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Why touted public transport savings from competitive tendering are too high
This article reviews a new report from Infrastructure Australia on competitive tendering of public transport services, questioning whether cost savings are realistic.
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Grattan on Friday: Now it’s the ASIO chief who is the target of the vocal right
The most unfortunate aspect of the controversy surrounding ASIO chief Duncan Lewis is that it has given a free kick to those who want to sharpen a divisive debate about Australia’s refugee intake and Muslim immigrants generally.
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Why the seemingly tidy, leaked proposal for hospital funding may be a problem policy
Leaked documents reveal Commonwealth bureaucrats are considering a proposal to simplify how public hospitals are funded in Australia.
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Explainer: how will the changes to HELP student loans affect you?
Federal Education Minister Simon Birmingham has unveiled big changes to the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP). With about A$50 billion in outstanding student debt, the goal is to curb costs. Assuming parliament passes the changes, all students will have to pay more and repay quicker. The changes affect current and future debtors. Read the full...