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State Politics

Rundle: Labor readies, aims, shoots itself in the face in Northcote byelection

Are Labor Right unwittingly writing the script for Fiona Richardson's successor to be a Green?

Should experts commenting on euthanasia laws have to disclose their religious ties?

At what point, if any, does religious conviction corrupt expert opinion?

View from the 'accessible' section: Victoria's delirious, heartening euthanasia vote

My vantage point from the "accessible" section of the public gallery was one of the few perks of being, as far as I know, the only visibly seriously physically sick or disabled person to attend the sitting, writes activist and blogger Nia Sims.

Why has the euthanasia debate been less feral than that of marriage equality?

The battle surrounding assisted-dying legislation has been muted compared to the fist-fight that has been the push for marriage equality.

Rundle: those opposed to euthanasia are on the side of reason

People opposed to euthanasia are not the "emotional" ones. And, for the moment, it is impossible to justify voluntary assisted dying from a left perspective.

Why the High Court shut down Tassie's anti-protest laws in Bob Brown case

The High Court has given judgment in Bob Brown’s case against Tasmanian anti-protest laws, and found the laws invalid on the basis they infringe the implied constitutional freedom of political communication.

Sydney isn't full. Its existing home owners just hate change.

According to many residents, Sydney has suddenly reached capacity. But the problem isn't a physical one: it's political.

Labor says ‘yes’ to more guns and a party worse than One Nation

Don't ever think NSW Labor won't seize a political opportunity over principle any day of the week.

Why an anti-pokies reformer is running for the Woolworths board

The Woolworths notice of meeting for its November 23 AGM in Melbourne is not yet out, but City of Darebin councillor in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Dr Susan Rennie, has nominated for the board. Here she explains why.

The human cost of the space industry in Australia

Australia's space aspirations have often been in lockstep with the development of weapon technology, and indigenous Australians have often paid the price for such endeavours, finds freelance writer and Adelaide-based researcher Ann Deslandes.