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Anthony Albanese
The PM obeyed the rules with Qantas declarations – but the rules need to change
More detail on gifts to MPs would give the public better transparency and place on the politician a greater accountability.
- The Age's View
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Housing crisis
Question marks hover over every Allan promise on housing
The state government’s housing strategy might be politically beneficial for Labor, but is it the right plan for the city? And will it be enough to meet housing supply problems?
- The Age's View
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King Charles III
It’s time, King Charles, to do the right thing by the Indigenous peoples
First Nations people need to hear an apology on behalf of the King’s reign and those that preceded him.
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City of Melbourne
Who’s best for Melbourne? The Age cannot endorse mayoral candidates
It’s not only donation reform that is required, but better transparency around who candidates are, what they really stand for, and their political affiliations.
- The Age's View
‘The Thunderer’: How The Age has shaped public opinion and held a mirror to society
An editorial does not exist to please. As The Age turns 170, we look back at editorials which have served as barometers of the times, but also went against the general view.
- by Warwick McFadyen
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Victorian council elections
Voting system must change. It’s not a preference, it’s a demand
The Age’s reports on the Victorian local government elections have confirmed our voting system urgently needs reform. To do nothing would cast integrity aside.
- The Age's View
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Victorian budget
Victorians deserve greater insight into how government decisions are made
Stalling and secrecy raises obvious questions for probity and confidence in the Victorian government.
- The Age's View
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Tobacco
Clock is ticking to take action on tobacco wars
The frequency of the violence on our streets should not allow it to seem normal. It’s past time that the premier took the necessary steps to end it.
- The Age's View
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Victorian council elections
Voters deserve integrity and transparency, and are getting neither
Victoria’s rules on candidate disclosures in the upcoming election are not fit for purpose and must be changed.
- The Age's View
Waving a flag for responsibility
Freedom of speech in a democracy carries responsibilities – not inciting violence or hatred upon one particular part of society must be one of those.
- by The Age's View
FIFO final could be fitting finish to vintage AFL season
The angst around interstate raiders has rightfully eased and now fans can enjoy one last taste of our great game.
- by The Age's View