Articles
QUITTING NUKES
The Russian invasion of Ukraine ramps up the threat of use of nuclear weapons; redoubled efforts are required to ban them
POLITICAL ISSUES: BIG VS LOCAL
There are burgeoning existential threats facing humanity but these don’t seem to get much of a mention in Australian election campaigns. Why?
THE BIG CAMPAIGN ISSUES
In this Federal election campaign The Greens (WA) emphasize climate action, First Nations justice, equitable income distribution and dental and mental health
LGBTQIA+ POLITICAL PAWNS YET AGAIN
What Labor’s 5D chess move on the Religious Discrimination Bill cost the LGBTQIA+ Community
SIX BIG COVID IDEAS
Covid is not “just like the flu” and therefore evidence-based strategies such as vaccination, testing, physical distancing and mask wearing are essential
COVID, BORDERS AND COMPASSION
Covid response must be based on the best evidence-based health knowledge, but compassion and care for each other are equally important in getting us through
From our MPs
JORDON STEELE-JOHN’S FEBRUARY UPDATE
In Canberra addressing the NDIS Bill, the Mitochondrial Donation Reform Bill, the Religious Discrimination Bill and the Government’s Covid response
DORINDA COX’S FEBRUARY UPDATE
The view from the West: How did we get here? Our climate in crisis and the fight for our future
BRAD PETTITT’S FEBRUARY UPDATE
Trying to protect biodiversity, and Carnaby’s Cockatoos in particular, tackling homelessness and engaging with the State Government on climate action
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