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Josh Taylor — Journalist

Josh Taylor

Journalist

Josh is Crikey’s general reporter covering politics, immigration, technology, the environment and, well, just about everything. Josh joined Crikey in 2015 after being lured away from his role as an award-winning technology journalist for ZDNet.

Mourners gather at a vigil for the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting in downtown Orlando, Florida

Let's be clear: Orlando was an attack on gay people at a gay club because they were gay

This was an act of extreme and violent homophobia. Claiming otherwise is an insult to LGBTI people.

Dangerous fluid ideology taught to our kids

Children as young as nine are being taught to mix bleach with their favourite drink, cordial. The bleach represents Jesus (yes, we are confused too). And they are supposed to love Jesus ...

Fifield fronts frosty arts debate with no policy

Mitch Fifield has no arts policies, but hey, the sector came together in the wake of his own government's cuts.

Greens backflip on copyright policy

The Greens introduced a bill in favour of fair use exceptions in 2013. But it seems they no longer are keen on changing copyright law.

Tasmania could weaken law to allow bigots in marriage equality debate

Should people be able to say whatever they like in same-sex marriage debate? Tassie says maybe.

Like Uber, but for regulation

Where is Uber legal, where is it regulated, where is it banned and where is it laissez faire?

Roostam Sadri could face jail time for flying without a pilot's licence. And now the police are investigating a potential bribery scandal.

AFP called in to investigate high-flying LDP candidate's party donation

Roostam Sadri could face jail time for flying without a pilot's licence. And now the police are investigating a potential bribery scandal.

LDP candidate's high-flying Senate bid could come crashing to earth

Roostam Sadri, who is running for the Senate for the Liberal Democrats, has hit a bit of turbulence.

Kelly O'Dwyer stares down the Greens in the Red Room

Tempers occasionally flared as cashed-up LGBTI businesspeople asked the Higgins candidates about asylum seekers, marriage equality and negative gearing.

Bill Shorten and Linda Burney

Linda Burney on campaigning in winter and the need for indigenous recognition

Linda Burney says there is a lot more ground to cover in an federal election campaign. And a lot more train stations to cover at 6.30am.