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Defence Minister Richard Marles paid tribute to military personnel as he closed his remarks on the Brereton report.

‘National shame’: Richard Marles strips medals from Afghanistan war commanders

Opposition defence spokesman Andrew Hastie choked with emotion as he said “our soldiers must tell the truth, and those in leadership must seek it out”.

  • by Matthew Knott

Opinion & Perspectives

Chalmers has every right to comment on what the Reserve Bank is doing to the economy

The RBA has a job to do, but let’s never forget it’s a bunch of unelected people wielding what amount to extraordinary powers. It’s not infallible, and it should not be verboten for an elected parliamentarian to note the effects of the RBA’s choices.

Shaun Carney
Shaun Carney

Columnist

Yes, PM, we should keep kids off the apps. But how, exactly?

The prime minister has made a surprising jump when there are huge doubts about a workable social media ban for children. But Australia does have a real problem.

David Crowe
David Crowe

Chief political correspondent

Social media ‘crackdown’ is little more than flimsy thought bubble

Parents are concerned at their children’s use of social media. But an announcement by the Albanese government to introduce age restrictions is paper thin.

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Defence Minister Richard Marles paid tribute to military personnel as he closed his remarks on the Brereton report.

‘National shame’: Richard Marles strips medals from Afghanistan war commanders

Opposition defence spokesman Andrew Hastie choked with emotion as he said “our soldiers must tell the truth, and those in leadership must seek it out”.

  • by Matthew Knott
The Reserve Bank should be open to criticism.

Chalmers has every right to comment on what the Reserve Bank is doing to the economy

The RBA has a job to do, but let’s never forget it’s a bunch of unelected people wielding what amount to extraordinary powers. It’s not infallible, and it should not be verboten for an elected parliamentarian to note the effects of the RBA’s choices.

  • by Shaun Carney

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