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Rich Kid Poor Kid
by Jane Caro

The battle for public education in Vantage Point Issue 5

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The sports betting double standard: why our politicians blinked on gambling ads

Australians love a punt, but the house always wins.

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Tax the gas industry its fair share

Gas export companies are reaping billions from Australian resources while paying little or no tax.

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A Time for Bravery
What happens when Australia chooses courage?

Advocates, politicians, campaigners, medical doctors, academics and a firefighter answer to the question: what does bravery look like in Australia and how might it reshape our future for the better.

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Stop Misleading Ads at Next Year's NSW Election

It is perfectly legal to publish misleading political advertising in NSW, and it shouldn’t be.

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The arts still need reviving: Submission to the National Cultural Policy

June 12, 2026 by Skye Predavec, Morgan Harrington, Alice Grundy and Rod Campbell

Polling – Whistleblowers

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Tax, Spending & the Budget

Would Tax Indexation Have Made Us Better Off?

June 4, 2026 by David Richardson

Energy from Fossil Fuels, Fossil Fuel Mining, Transport

Diesel use in Australian mining

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Inequality, Tax, Spending & the Budget

Time to tax trusts more fairly

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Politics in the Pub: Safeguarding the fossil fuel industry?

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Politics in the Pub: The Case for Taxing the 1%

Wed, Jul 1, 2026 6:45 pm AEST Verity Lane Market

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After the landslide: One year on from the historic 2025 election

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Jane Caro – Rich Kid, Poor Kid: The Battle for Public Education

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