By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
With long experience in parliament behind him, the former Queensland policeman is looking to take the top job. But he has his work cut out.
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By Andy Marks, Vice-President, Public Affairs and Partnerships, Western Sydney University
Blair Williams, Lecturer in Australian Politics, Monash University
Michelle Cull, Associate Professor of Accounting and Financial Planning, Western Sydney University
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have had their fourth and final leaders’ debate of the campaign. The skirmish, hosted by 7News in Sydney, was moderated by 7’s Political Editor Mark Riley.
Cost of living and housing affordability featured in the clash, with both leaders acknowledging the price pain being felt by many Australians. Immigration, US President Donald Trump, energy policy and welcome to country ceremonies were also thrashed out in a number of lively exchanges.
How did each leader perform? Have they done enough to convince undecided…
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By Adesewa Olofinko
But here’s the problem: in a region where malnutrition and diet-related illnesses are growing threats, understanding what’s in our food is no longer optional.
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By Pat Armstrong, Distinguished Research Professor of Sociology, York University, Canada
Why Canada needs to put seniors’ care back on the agenda, not only in this election but also in its aftermath.
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By Louise Stahl, PhD candidate, Communication, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
Elizabeth Dubois, Associate Professor, Communication, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
Michelle Bartleman, PhD candidate, Communication, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
Online influencers are not governed by laws that regulate political content, and as such, can be leveraged to spread campaign content.
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By Ashika Niraula, Senior Research Associate, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration & Integration Program, Toronto Metropolitan University
Iori Hamada, Lecturer, Japanese Studies, Migration and Employment
Skilled migrants and international students are leaving the U.S. in growing numbers and many are heading north to Canada. But will Canada be able to create policies to help retain them?
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By Valerie Oosterveld, Professor, Faculty of Law, and Western Research Chair in International Criminal Justice, Western University
Investigators are increasingly using technology and user-generated content to help identify and persecute perpetrators of sexual violence in conflict zone.
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By Daniel Hoyer, Senior Researcher, Historian and Complexity Scientist, University of Toronto
If Canada allows inequality to rise unchecked, it risks ending up where hundreds or ancient societies have: plagued by widespread unrest, violence and even complete collapse.
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By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
The fourth debate asked leaders to produce one-word responses to pictures of the prime minister’s Copacabana house, a three eyed fish and Elon Musk.
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By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne
With just five full days left until the May 3 election and early voting in progress, Labor remains the favourite to win, according to the polls.
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