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Queensland’s partial repayment of ancient debts to Aboriginal workers this week was tangible justice. In this era of political speech without substance it felt especially momentous. This week, Crikey delved into that settlement and what it means for the other states in this settler nation. Elsewhere, INQ released its report on the Australian mining boom you’ve never heard of. Hint: it’s in Africa. As always, we’re keen to hear what you made of the week’s news. Write to boss@crikey.com.au. |
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The new frontier
Mining in Africa's developing nations can be fraught, with both small cap companies and governments looking to make sizable profits. But who are the winners and losers in this mad dash for cash? |
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What’s next for Indigenous reparations?
Queensland may have agreed to pay Indigenous workers whose wages were stolen by the state, but the national issue of reparations is far from over. |
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The right is destined to lose the fight on Folau
In the wake of Israel Folau's sacking, sections of the conservative right are pushing for greater religious freedoms. But in doing so they risk blowing up the rights they already have. |
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Why power likes to play the victim
Speaking truth to power is difficult enough. But as human rights lawyer Diana Sayed discovered on Q&A this week, when power plays the victim card it becomes practically impossible. |
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Tax cuts coverage ignored substance, focused on trivia
When it came to covering the most important change in our income tax system for decades, the media focused on political trivia at the expense of hard analysis. |
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Who is Amanda Stoker, rising star of the religious right?
Stoker is fast making a name for herself in the Senate. But where did this outspoken Christian come from? And what beliefs inform her policymaking? |
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Suicide cannot be made a front in the culture war
A poorly researched article by Bettina Arndt shows how the right is turning male suicide into yet another aspect of Australia’s culture wars. |
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How Afterpay became one of the most valuable companies in Australia
The buy now, pay later system has a market value of nearly $7 billion. But will what investors buy now definitely pay off later? |
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The supreme hypocrisy and failure of a ‘zero suicide goal’
A 'towards zero' suicide prevention strategy is an admission of philosophical failure — especially in a country like Australia. |
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What’s missing from the naive phone ban debate
Has anyone writing these policies ever actually met a teenager? A phone ban isn't just impractical, it's reckless. |
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Yes, Labor made the right choice on the government’s tax cuts
When it came to a tax bill that was destined to pass no matter what, Labor cut its losses. That people are seeing it as a new sellout or betrayal is utterly bewildering. |
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How could Australia develop nukes?
Author Hugh White and Chernobyl-mania have put nuclear weapons are back in the spotlight. Could nukes really be in our future? |
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The government’s war on the press has been years in the making
Since passing metadata retention laws in 2015, the government has been hard at work gunning for journalists. The AFP’s demand for Qantas to hand over personal travel records should not be surprising. |
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Why do politicians spill their guts for books like Plots and Prayers?
Politicians risk looking like complete fools when they reveal all for a book like Niki Savva's Plots and Prayers or for ABC documentaries like The Killing Season. Still, they persevere. |
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RSL Victoria’s masterclass on how not to run an AGM
For an organisation that represents soldiers who risked their lives to defend Australian freedom and democracy, the RSL should think about practicing some freedom and democracy of its own. |
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