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Governor-general appeals to Australians to ‘exercise our muscle of decency’; Haines’ husband reveals MP has lost second leg
The governor-general’s calls for us to “choose to be better” in the wake of the horrific attack on Haines.
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View from The Hill: Mathias Cormann offers blunt advice on countering populism and reforming the economy
In a weekend speech, Cormann delivered a sharp message about surging populism – one both sides of politics would do well to take to heart.
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What is idiopathic transverse myelitis, the neurological condition Helen Haines’ alleged attacker has?
Transverse myelitis is a neurological condition caused by inflammation of the spinal cord. Here’s how it affects those with the condition.
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‘Please explain’, Palestine Forum tells NZ over Israeli-Pacific Islands Forum ‘partnership’
Asia Pacific Report A leading Palestine advocacy group in New Zealand has given the government a “please explain” message after news reports that the Pacific islands Forum (PIF), the region’s main political body, have admitted Israel as a sectoral partner. According to 1News, the decision was made under a new two-tier partnership model, with Israel
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Australia has let abuse of its representatives become ‘part of the job’ – and women bear the brunt
The alleged attack on Helen Haines has renewed focus on MPs’ safety. More needs to be done to stop abuse and violence against public officials.
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‘Serious questions to answer’ – Labour slams Luxon over Israel’s Pacific Islands Forum move
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has “serious questions to answer” over Israel becoming a partner of the region’s main political decision-making institution, Labour’s foreign affairs spokesperson says. Israel has joined the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) as a development partner, the Israeli Foreign Ministry announced in a statement on
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Keith Rankin Analysis – Has the Opportunity Party missed some opportunities to talk tax?
Keith Rankin writes; Imagine a world in which all countries have an income tax scale which offers at least a Basic Universal Income. Then, all workers – all economic citizens – in the world should have access to some level of BUI; but in practice people who are citizens of one country but denizens of another would miss out. My view is that the BUI should be paid by their country of tax-residency rather than their country of formal citizenship.
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Keith Rankin Analysis – Interview Question the Commentators Ignored: NZ and the EU
Keith Rankin writes; The general talk among the realist academic community is that the world is safer now, because the Euro-American 'unipolar moment' has been defeated – note past tense – and that the important political and academic discussions are about the present – not future – construction of a constructive multipolar world, and whether Europe can or will play any serious part in this future world order.
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Keith Rankin Analysis – New Zealand International Migration by Age
Keith Rankin writes: These age-specific data do not show the pattern of specifically trans-Tasman migration. Though we do know that this is the biggest component of emigration; indeed an even bigger component these days, given the heightened geopolitical risks of living further afield.
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Israel joins Pacific Islands Forum as development partner
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific Israel has joined the Pacific Islands Forum, the region’s principal political organisation, as a partner. The country, which has a “deep-rooted affection from Pacific communities“, confirmed the decision in a press release yesterday. Israel has stepped up its diplomatic focus on the Pacific over the last few years, winning
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How rage and frustration against authority figures tips over into conspiracy and violence – and what we can do about it
Feeling angry, frustrated and ignored, many have turned to online echo chambers to vent their rage. And that can tip over into conspiracy theories and violence.
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Israelis mislead Australia’s Royal Commission into Antisemitism
Wendy Bacon investigates the Israel lobbyists, PR people and astroturfers behind the Combat Antisemitism Movement targeting local councils and the Bondi Royal Commission. Michael West Media. INVESTIGATION: By Wendy Bacon Australia’s Commonwealth and NSW governments are supporting a national local government conference organised by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM), whose Israel-based CEO was head of