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Hunt's credibility shattered on My Health Record warrant debacle

Parliament's own library has demolished Greg Hunt's misleading claims about whether My Health Record data will be handed over to police, warning that existing protections of medical records have been significantly reduced.

Peak GP body's alleged support for My Health Record called into question

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has distanced itself from the government's My Health Record roll-out, as the agency responsible for the scheme deals with accusations of defamation.

Soon there may be no escape from government and corporate surveillance

The amount of information governments can obtain about us without a warrant is growing dramatically. But it's not too late to prevent a major assault on our privacy.

What to do if you already have a My Health Record and don't want it

If you discover you already have a My Heath Record, there's a reason for that. And it's not hard to cancel it -- but bear in mind it won't vanish entirely.

The Turnbull Syndrome: why we can't trust our governments any more

Australians don't trust Turnbull or his government because they keep stuffing up -- but their poor governance is as much to do with ideology and malice as much as incompetence.

Australians living longer than ever — but girls' suicide a looming concern

Despite the many epidemics we're said to be in the grip of, we continue to be healthier and live longer. But there are some concerning signs around suicide.

Weakening jobs market bodes poorly for wages

The strong jobs growth of 2017 is now in the rear-view mirror, meaning wages growth is unlikely to pick up. But workforce participation is at an all-time high.

Why is the National Disability Insurance Agency singling out the University of Sydney?

The National Disability Insurance Agency has kept mum about the reams of coverage it has received; why then, is it dedicating an entire page to taking down a University of Sydney report?

Birth rights and the hidden threat of obstetric violence

It might seem counter-intuitive that in an activity experienced only by women, women are nonetheless pushed to the bottom of the power hierarchy and treated so appallingly, but this is the case.

The battle for benefits: people with disabilities fight back against broken system

Record numbers of Disability Support Pension applicants are having their claims rejected, often against the explicit advice of doctors. With nothing left to lose, some are choosing to fight.