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Marise Payne
Marise Payne is leaving but has long been ensconced in the political departure lounge
Unsurprisingly, the spectacular policy fail that will define Marise Payne’s tenure as foreign minister doesn’t get a look-in in her resignation statement.
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Catherine King
Transport minister in danger of a death spiral over Qatar confusion
Catherine King’s fluctuating versions about refusing Qatar Airways’ request for more flights into Australia raise doubt about her suitability as minister.
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Education
Pay rises for teachers solve only part of NSW’s education problems
Pay uncertainty still surrounds NSW’s teachers despite the deal agreed between the state government and the union.
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Alan Joyce
Jettisoning Alan Joyce came too late to help the reputation of Qantas
The departing CEO leaves behind a company with a trashed reputation and goodwill leaching away.
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Poker machines
Chancer pubs and clubs try getting around bans on pokie advertising
Some NSW poker machine venues are treating minor reforms by the Minns government with contempt as the industry fights to block action against problem gambling.
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Schools
Solution to reducing violence against teachers is complex
Latest figures from the State Insurance Regulatory Authority showing a tripling in six years of the cost of teacher compensation payouts.
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US Votes 2024
US political old guard face dilemma that age shall weary them
Washington is littered with old hands, and ageism has become a weapon in contemporary American politics as a presidential election nears.
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State Parliament
Labor brilliantly prosecuted the Coalition over Barilaro, then forgot the lessons
Frustrated NSW commuters deserve better than a distracted minister and transport secretary.
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Voice to parliament
Why a Yes victory would be the better outcome for Australia
The Herald respects readers who will vote No but remains firmly of the view that a Yes on October 14 would deliver better outcomes for Indigenous Australians.
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Dementia
Time to bring the dementia conversation out of the shadows
A move where those afflicted by dementia don’t languish in care homes when they can safely remain within the community is to be welcomed.
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ICAC
ICAC needs to argue a case rather than acting under cover of darkness
Mark Speakman’s attack on the anti-corruption watchdog suggests a hint of self-serving hypocrisy and is far from a good look.
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