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Voice to parliament
Why Peter Dutton might have wrecker’s remorse
The Liberals need to reclaim city seats to win government, but many of these constituencies support the Voice and are unlikely to forgive the opposition leader if the referendum is defeated.
- by George Megalogenis
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Nationals
Nuclear shift and net zero feud stir Nationals’ leadership tensions
A push to ditch a climate change policy is viewed as the latest attempt to damage David Littleproud’s leadership of the Nationals by inflaming the Coalition’s energy debate.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Disability
Stark city-country divide in NDIS participation shows scale of challenge for schools
Boys in regional and disadvantaged parts of the country are joining the National Disability Insurance Scheme at up to three times the rate of their inner-city counterparts.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Best of cartoons, September 9, 2023
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.
The latest illustrations from artist Alan Moir
The Sydney Morning Herald’s political cartoonist, sketches the political unreality.
The latest illustrations from artist Michael Leunig
A look at the follies, foibles and joys of the human race through the eyes of cartoonist Michael Leunig.
The latest illustrations from artist Simon Letch
Gallery of illustrations by the Sydney Morning Herald artist.
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Aviation
Lawyer for women strip searched in Qatar urges Labor to give airline no quarter on bid
Marque Lawyers are representing 13 Australians subjected to invasive searches at Doha Airport in 2020. The firm says Qatar Airways needs to take responsibility.
- by Angus Thompson and Amelia McGuire