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Year: 2022

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Niki Savva on her book Bulldozed, Scott Morrison and the Liberals’ woes

November 29, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Six months after Scott Morrison was ousted, he remains a centre of attention, with parliament set to censure him on Wednesday over his multi-ministry power grab. In exquisite timing, journalist Niki Savva’s book Bulldozed is released this week. It documents ... <a title="Politics with Michelle Grattan: Niki Savva on her book Bulldozed, Scott Morrison and the Liberals’ woes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/29/politics-with-michelle-grattan-niki-savva-on-her-book-bulldozed-scott-morrison-and-the-liberals-woes-195562/" aria-label="Read more about Politics with Michelle Grattan: Niki Savva on her book Bulldozed, Scott Morrison and the Liberals’ woes">Read more</a>

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Yes, the Chinese protests are about politics and freedom. But they are also about what COVID might do if it is let loose now

November 29, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies, University of Tasmania Kanis Leung/AP/AAP While a lot of attention has been given to the unprecedented protests in China about the “dynamic zero COVID” policy, not much has been written about the wider political context, and particularly the young people leading ... <a title="Yes, the Chinese protests are about politics and freedom. But they are also about what COVID might do if it is let loose now" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/29/yes-the-chinese-protests-are-about-politics-and-freedom-but-they-are-also-about-what-covid-might-do-if-it-is-let-loose-now-195553/" aria-label="Read more about Yes, the Chinese protests are about politics and freedom. But they are also about what COVID might do if it is let loose now">Read more</a>

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‘Zombie’ wage deals have hurt Australians for years. Here’s how new industrial relations laws could finally end your wage pain

November 29, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University Independent Senator David Pocock will vote for the government’s industrial relations bill. Mick Tsikas/AAP Imagine you were trying to design a system that would hold back wages. You would design one pretty much like the ... <a title="‘Zombie’ wage deals have hurt Australians for years. Here’s how new industrial relations laws could finally end your wage pain" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/29/zombie-wage-deals-have-hurt-australians-for-years-heres-how-new-industrial-relations-laws-could-finally-end-your-wage-pain-195534/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Zombie’ wage deals have hurt Australians for years. Here’s how new industrial relations laws could finally end your wage pain">Read more</a>

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‘Zombie’ wage deals have hurt Australians for years. Here’s how new industrial relations law could finally end your wage pain

November 29, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University Independent Senator David Pocock will vote for the government’s industrial relations bill. Mick Tsikas/AAP Imagine you were trying to design a system that would hold back wages. You would design one pretty much like the ... <a title="‘Zombie’ wage deals have hurt Australians for years. Here’s how new industrial relations law could finally end your wage pain" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/29/zombie-wage-deals-have-hurt-australians-for-years-heres-how-new-industrial-relations-law-could-finally-end-your-wage-pain-195534/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Zombie’ wage deals have hurt Australians for years. Here’s how new industrial relations law could finally end your wage pain">Read more</a>

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At-home DNA tests just aren’t that reliable – and the risks may outweigh the benefits

November 29, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andelka M. Phillips, Senior Lecturer in Law, Science and Technology, The University of Queensland Shutterstock The field of genomic science is rapidly advancing, with commercial genetic tests becoming affordable and popular. Taking these tests is simple. The company sends you a collection kit. You send it back ... <a title="At-home DNA tests just aren’t that reliable – and the risks may outweigh the benefits" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/29/at-home-dna-tests-just-arent-that-reliable-and-the-risks-may-outweigh-the-benefits-194349/" aria-label="Read more about At-home DNA tests just aren’t that reliable – and the risks may outweigh the benefits">Read more</a>

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What did pregnancy do to my gut? From nausea to constipation and farting

November 29, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vincent Ho, Senior Lecturer and clinical academic gastroenterologist, Western Sydney University Shutterstock It’s two weeks after the birth of your healthy bub and you notice your gut isn’t feeling quite right. Maybe you feel a bit bloated. Maybe you’re farting more than usual. What’s going on? Pregnancy ... <a title="What did pregnancy do to my gut? From nausea to constipation and farting" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/29/what-did-pregnancy-do-to-my-gut-from-nausea-to-constipation-and-farting-193012/" aria-label="Read more about What did pregnancy do to my gut? From nausea to constipation and farting">Read more</a>

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Underpaid at home, vulnerable abroad: how seasonal job schemes are draining Pacific nations of vital workers

November 29, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Apisalome Movono, Senior Lecturer in Development Studies, Massey University Getty Images The economic impact of COVID on Pacific Island states, combined with major labour shortages in Australia and New Zealand, has created a perfect storm. A mass exodus means Pacific nations are now losing crucial workers at ... <a title="Underpaid at home, vulnerable abroad: how seasonal job schemes are draining Pacific nations of vital workers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/29/underpaid-at-home-vulnerable-abroad-how-seasonal-job-schemes-are-draining-pacific-nations-of-vital-workers-194810/" aria-label="Read more about Underpaid at home, vulnerable abroad: how seasonal job schemes are draining Pacific nations of vital workers">Read more</a>

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Paxlovid is Australia’s first-line COVID antiviral but Lagevrio also prevents severe disease in over-70s

November 29, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Benjamin Cowie, Director, WHO Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis, The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity Shutterstock Australia is experiencing the fourth wave of COVID for 2022, with the number of people hospitalised with COVID trending to levels seen in winter and ongoing high levels of ... <a title="Paxlovid is Australia’s first-line COVID antiviral but Lagevrio also prevents severe disease in over-70s" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/29/paxlovid-is-australias-first-line-covid-antiviral-but-lagevrio-also-prevents-severe-disease-in-over-70s-195349/" aria-label="Read more about Paxlovid is Australia’s first-line COVID antiviral but Lagevrio also prevents severe disease in over-70s">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: November 29 2022 – Items of interest and importance today

November 29, 2022

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Items of interest and importance today POLITICAL FINANCE, PARLIAMENT, VOTING AGE Thomas Coughlan (Herald): Big money donors get access to PMs and party leaders – report Anna Whyte (Stuff): Political donations: ... <a title="Newsletter: November 29 2022 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/29/newsletter-november-29-2022-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: November 29 2022 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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When it comes to delivery drones, the government is selling us a pipe dream. Experts explain the real costs

November 29, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hannah Smith, Research Fellow, UWA Minderoo Tech & Policy Lab, Law School, The University of Western Australia Shutterstock In early November, the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure invited public comment on proposed Australia-wide “drone delivery guidelines” it has been quietly developing with industry stakeholders. A slick new website ... <a title="When it comes to delivery drones, the government is selling us a pipe dream. Experts explain the real costs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/29/when-it-comes-to-delivery-drones-the-government-is-selling-us-a-pipe-dream-experts-explain-the-real-costs-195361/" aria-label="Read more about When it comes to delivery drones, the government is selling us a pipe dream. Experts explain the real costs">Read more</a>

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Chasing future biotech solutions to climate change risks delaying action in the present – it may even make things worse

November 29, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tessa Hiscox, Microbiology PhD Candidate, University of Canterbury Getty Images The world is under growing pressure to find sustainable options to cut emissions or lessen the impacts of climate change. Technology entrepreneurs from around the globe claim to have the solutions – not just yet, but soon. ... <a title="Chasing future biotech solutions to climate change risks delaying action in the present – it may even make things worse" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/29/chasing-future-biotech-solutions-to-climate-change-risks-delaying-action-in-the-present-it-may-even-make-things-worse-194147/" aria-label="Read more about Chasing future biotech solutions to climate change risks delaying action in the present – it may even make things worse">Read more</a>

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Why does night shift increase the risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease? Here’s what we know so far

November 29, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Frederic Gachon, Associate Professor, Physiology of Circadian Rhythms, Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland Laura James/Pexels Shift work means businesses and organisations can be productive for 24-hours a day. It was initially adopted to protect camps or cities against predators, enemies or disasters. Since the ... <a title="Why does night shift increase the risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease? Here’s what we know so far" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/29/why-does-night-shift-increase-the-risk-of-cancer-diabetes-and-heart-disease-heres-what-we-know-so-far-190652/" aria-label="Read more about Why does night shift increase the risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease? Here’s what we know so far">Read more</a>