A government-backed ACCC push to make Google and Facebook pay publishers for Australian news risks backfiring on all parties including consumers, argues Richard Holden. He says that government itself should help subsidise journalism in the interests of democracy.
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Today, readers comment on an arts and culture stoush, councils rejecting GM crops within their borders, and a parliamentary dog ban.
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While working from home might be embraced by many, it’s not ideal for everyone and there are very real legal and compensations risks involved. Morry Bailes explains the pitfalls for employers.
As COVID-19 restrictions slowly lift and borders begin to reopen, emergency payments and increased benefits introduced to mitigate economic and social damage are about to be wound back. Besides the economic impact, a return to pre-pandemic welfare income will plunge many back into poverty, argues Catherine Earl.
The Adelaide-based Australian Space Agency needs a shake-up after bureaucratic inertia put obstacles in the way of Saturday’s historic satellite launch, argues Rex Patrick.
Today, readers comment on impending cuts to JobKeeper payments, a Liberal minister’s assertion that only the centre-right can deliver action on climate change, and a South Australian company’s move to launch what it says is the world’s first bacteria-killing smart light.
Ignoring ideological symbolism and gestures to focus on real, practical measures in environmental and climate change policy is the only way forward, argues state environment minister David Speirs.
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“The pandemic has reopened debate on the role of the Commonwealth and the right of states to go their own way in tackling the crisis. Victoria’s response is a warning on ceding power to executive government, argues Morry Bailes.
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