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Nick Xenophon

Policy

Climate change


When it comes to climate change, the very least we can do is to give the planet the benefit of the doubt. That said, I don't support the carbon tax introduced by the Federal Government, nor do I support the Opposition's 'direct action' plan. Both schemes are inefficient and wasteful and there is a much...
Policy

Dumping crisis


Essentially, dumping puts Australia companies at a significant disadvantage because they cant compete against these cheap below-cost imports. Examples of goods which have recently been found to have been dumped in Australia include glass, toilet paper, steel, oranges and preserved mushrooms. With over 100,000 Australian manufacturing jobs lost since 2008, it is now more important...
Policy

Food labelling scandal


This policy position argues that labeling laws should allow consumers the opportunity to know the origins of the food they are purchasing and consuming.
Interview

The fifth estate: last bets


In this Fifth Estate discussion, series host Sally Warhaft is joined by anti-gambling campaigner and independent Senator Nick Xenophon and author Michaela McGuire, whose new book Last Bets examines the gaps between ethics and the law. Australians have always loved a punt – on the horses, card games, two up or the lotto – but...

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