Rodrigo Santos Andrade
Rodrigo Santos Andrade
View from The Hill: Mathias Cormann offers blunt advice on countering populism and reforming the economy Ads
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View from The Hill: Mathias Cormann offers blunt advice on countering populism and reforming the economy

In a weekend speech, Cormann delivered a sharp message about surging populism – one both sides of politics would do well to take to heart.

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Rodrigo Santos Andrade
Australia has let abuse of its representatives become ‘part of the job’ – and women bear the brunt Ads
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Australia has let abuse of its representatives become ‘part of the job’ – and women bear the brunt

The alleged attack on Helen Haines has renewed focus on MPs’ safety. More needs to be done to stop abuse and violence against public officials.

Rodrigo Santos Andrade
Rodrigo Santos Andrade
How rage and frustration against authority figures tips over into conspiracy and violence – and what we can do about it Ads
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How rage and frustration against authority figures tips over into conspiracy and violence – and what we can do about it

Feeling angry, frustrated and ignored, many have turned to online echo chambers to vent their rage. And that can tip over into conspiracy theories and violence.

Rodrigo Santos Andrade
Rodrigo Santos Andrade
NZ election poll watch: right majority possible even if Opportunity enters parliament Ads
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NZ election poll watch: right majority possible even if Opportunity enters parliament

The latest 1News Verian poll suggests the right may not need Opportunity to form a government.