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Don't expect political donation reform anytime soon

Crikey readers discuss political donations, land rights and financial reform.

Does Australia have one of the least generous paid parental leave schemes in the OECD?

Advocacy group Parents At Work says Australia has one of the least generous paid parental leave schemes in the OECD. Is that right?

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The long, dark ratings winter continues

Australian Ninja Warrior is leading the pack, though that's not saying much.

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Teaching is not the only industry facing crisis

Crikey readers discuss the state of teaching in Australia and the crises of the private health insurance industry.

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How many Australians are affected by homelessness?

Assistant Minister for Community Housing, Homelessness and Community Services Luke Howarth has made a number of claims about homelessness in Australia. How do they measure up?

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News programs and Australian Ninja Warrior win ratings battle

Seven's news programs won the night, but Nine's Australian Ninja Warrior wasn't far behind.

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Just more spin generated by a government that seems completely out of its depth

Crikey readers discuss Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's photo op with Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe.

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With so many sports to choose from, the ball is truly in viewers' courts

Wimbledon, the Cricket World Cup and Australian Ninja Warrior all pull in good figures — and so too does Gardening Australia.

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The tides of change sneak up too slowly on us to raise alarm

Crikey readers discuss religious freedom, climate change, nuclear weapons and the problems with a "towards zero" approach to suicide.

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Are there really 54,000 people employed in thermal coal mining?

National Party Deputy Leader Bridget McKenzie says there are here 54,000 people employed in the thermal coal mining industry. Is she right?