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Sudden outbreak of responsibility from both parties on budget

Sudden outbreak of responsibility from both parties on budget

The Coalition’s sudden enthusiasm for spending cuts is rather hypocritical — but a welcome embrace of fiscal responsibility. Both major parties are lifting their game, improving the dire standards in political debate.

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Abbott budget reply: mind the gap between rhetoric and reality

Abbott budget reply: mind the gap between rhetoric and reality

Tony Abbott’s budget reply speech suggests that, despite a “budget emergency”, a Coalition government’s fiscal policy would be broadly similar to Labor’s. His rhetoric is austere, but his promises are not.

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The UK’s little problem with Europe

The UK’s little problem with Europe

Can British Prime Minister David Cameron’s Tory government hang onto EU membership? Or will the UKIP and its allies force the country to go it alone?

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Lost in translation: Chinese papers nicking English-language work

Lost in translation: Chinese papers nicking English-language work

Chinese-language newspapers are blatantly stealing copy from Australian publications. They say they want to expose good work to non-English speakers, but freelancer Sian Powell isn’t buying it.

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‘Don’t mention this’: China’s economy is worse than you think

The Chinese economy is no longer growing at a rate of knots. Will the new leadership succeed with economic reform — and what would happen to Australia if they don’t?

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Seat of the week: Fowler — former Labor heartland up for grabs

Three years ago, the outer western Sydney seat of Fowler was Labor’s third safest in the country. Now there are fears the ALP may lose it, writes William Bowe.

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The op-ed rejected by the papers: unions and employers agree on skills

The newspapers didn’t want to publish a joint op-ed by business lobbyist Peter Anderson and unions boss Ged Kearney on the need to upskill Australian workers. Crikey is happy to.

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What’s (also) wrong with the Left: Josh Bornstein on Helen Razer

Helen Razer would have all aspiring lefties undertake an education in Keynsian economics. But lawyer Josh Bornstein wonders, are modern-day Keynsians really leading the campaigns Razer would support?

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From anxiety to Asperger’s, how the DSM is redefining disorders

The “bible” for mental health disorders is getting a much-needed update. It could reshape diagnosis and treatment for many sufferers, and not everyone is happy, writes Wes Mountain at The Citizen.

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The rise and fall of UGL’s $26m man Richard Leupen

Engineering and mining contractor UGL has slashed its profit forecasts by 40% this week. But chief executive Richard Leupen remains in the chair long after his contract expired.

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WHAT WAS SAID:

"(Thanks) to Labor's poor management over five years, there is now a budget emergency."

"When in doubt, Opposition leaders should always try to create a sense of panic."

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