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State Politics

Turnbull’s infrastructure plans built on shaky ground, but escape proper scrutiny

There's no evidence we're getting infrastructure spending or decision-making right at the Commonwealth level.

‘Woman problem’ plagues Liberals around the country

SA's Liberal leader concedes it's a "fact" that women are under-represented in the Liberal ranks. But he also says it's as important to promote candidates who represent a broader cross-section of society -- regardless of gender. InDaily journalist Tom Richardson reports.

NSW government rejects call for internet filtering, opt-in Safe Schools

The NSW government has rejected calls to force internet filtering on the population and to make Safe Schools opt-in only.

Poll Bludger: despite shifting public attitudes on abortion, criminalisation remains in Qld, NSW

To the extent that abortion’s technical status as a criminal offence remains, it's clearly the case that the law is running behind public opinion.

Don't panic, but it seems the economy is getting weaker

Tucked away in the budget forecasts was a prediction that the economy was going to slow down significantly before picking up next year. A senior economist agrees, as Glenn Dyer and Bernard Keane report.

Incarceration of speech: denying the right to protest in Australia

Bob Brown is challenging the constitutional validity of Tasmania's protest laws -- a subject the guardians of free speech in parliament and the media have had little say about.

Could Badgerys Creek airport be built cheaper and faster? One man thinks so.

The man behind the Wellcamp Airport says Badgerys Creek could be open after three years of hard but determined work, and for a fraction of the money.

Why the courts overturned convictions in Brett Whiteley forgery case

The Court of Appeal's judgment in this case reads like the script of a great art-crime movie, writes freelance journalist Angus Smith.

Budget changes to uni funding could seriously undermine postgrad studies, warns acting VC

Melbourne uni stands to be majorly affected by any changes to current funding arrangements, with the government’s current higher education proposals including plans to overhaul how CSPs are allocated, writes journalist at The Citizen Anders Furze.

Victorian Premier Dan Andrews' "Night Network" is the worst kind of initiative because it was an election promise made from opposition with scant analysis or regard for what’s good policy.

Is 24-hour public transport really such a good idea?

Victorian Premier Dan Andrews' "Night Network" is the worst kind of initiative because it was an election promise made from opposition with scant analysis or regard for what’s good policy.