The Age's View
Since The Age was first published in 1854, the editorial team has believed it important to express a considered view on the issues of the day for readers, always putting the public interest first.
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Strata reform failure leaves apartment owners at the mercy of predators
The Allan government’s weak-kneed response to a damning review of the strata sector kicks crucial consumer protections into the long grass.
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- Courts
It’s time federal judges had the same oversight as others
Scrutiny of judicial officers is past its use-by date, and Labor should get on with implementing its promise to change it.
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- Capital gains tax
Government will need to tread carefully through budget storm
Labor is showing signs of tacking with the wind, and it will need to act with dexterity and resolve in the coming weeks.
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- Building Bad
CFMEU scandal ‘semantics’ further proof of zero-tolerance furphy
The idea that the state government has no tolerance for corruption is being demolished by a torrent of reporting.
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- Federal budget
A budget that meets the moment but doesn’t yet prepare for the future
Long-awaited action on taxes producing perverse outcomes is to be welcomed but there is still much to be done to boost the economy and repair the budget.
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- Gas
Gas reservation a welcome stop, but it’s not the destination
There are questions remaining about the taxation return to Australians from the exploitation of our resources.
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- Organised crime
Urgent and clear strategy needed to break the wave of criminal attacks in city
These crimes are now so much a part of daily life in Victoria that they seem almost normalised. We can’t afford for that to become the case.
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- Petrol prices
Nation deserves clear, hard truths on energy future
The prime minister’s address to Australians was heavy on reassurance, but it lacked any long-term vision for energy security.
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Lessons to be learnt from the end of this tragic road
Dezi Freeman’s demise should prompt renewed diligence in dealing with those intent on turning conspiracy into violence.
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- Energy
Albanese’s next step must address the fuel crisis and assure the public
A key measure of governments in a crisis is their ability to project stability in times of uncertainty.
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