Who “won” or “lost” tonight’s debate – and opinion was divided – was less important that what new was said by Kevin Rudd. Most notably, Rudd seemed to significantly toughen the government line on foreign investment in Australian land. He also appeared open discussion on a more liberal approach on access… Author Michelle Grattan Professorial Continue Reading →
Vote Compass: Majority of voters back gay marriage Updated 32 minutes ago Map: Australia A majority of Australians support gay marriage but clear divisions emerge along ideological lines, according to data from the ABC’s Vote Compass policy tool. Fifty-two per cent of respondents do not believe marriage should only be between a man and a Continue Reading →
Australian Greens Search form Search Home Candidates Party Policies Get Involved Donate News You are here Home Foreign ownership of land In an age of food insecurity, Australia needs to accurately track foreign ownership of agricultural land and make sure it’s in the national interest. What you need to know Multinational corporations and foreign governments Continue Reading →
Medicare and Mental Health: where do the major parties stand? Inbox x Dr Ben Mullings <mail@change.org> 11:04 PM (5 minutes ago) to me Dear supporters, With only weeks to go before the election, both major parties have had next to nothing to say about improving access to mental health care. Yesterday the Greens stepped forward Continue Reading →
Sixth senate spot shapes as main electoral battleground in SA By Nick Harmsen Posted 3 hours 29 minutes ago Photo: Nick Xenophon’s decision to preference the major parties ahead of the Greens will make it difficult for Sarah Hanson-Young. (AAP: Lukas Coch) Map: SA There aren’t many contests to capture the nation’s interest in South Continue Reading →
Flying low over Greenland, Icepod tracks changes in the ice sheet A suite of radar and imaging systems is helping scientists to find out how melting happens and detect early signs of instability in the ice – useful as cracks in the landing strip become a hazard Share 65 inShare5 Email Suzanne Goldenberg at Camp Continue Reading →