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Can the government, or my employer, force me to get a...

By Maria O'Sullivan, Monash University Prime Minister Scott Morrison took many people by surprise last month when he said a COVID-19 vaccine would be “as...
COVID-19
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‘Garbage’ and ‘cash cows’: temporary migrants describe anguish of exclusion and...

By Bassina Farbenblum, UNSW and Laurie Berg, University of Technology Sydney In early April, Prime Minister Scott Morrison sent a clear message to temporary visa...
COVID-19
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Melbourne residents could face $4957 fine if they travel to regional...

Anyone caught trying to sneak into regional Victoria to escape Melbourne's lockdown will face $4957 fine. This new offence will be introduced in Victoria to...
Politics + Society
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On the road to COVID normal: the easing of regional Victoria’s...

By Adrian Esterman, University of South Australia From 11.59pm (September 16), regional Victoria will take the third step out of COVID-19 restrictions, Premier Daniel Andrews...
COVID-19
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Victoria’s path out of COVID-19 lockdown – quick reference guides

By Liam Petterson, The Conversation; Michael Hopkin, The Conversation, and Wes Mountain, The Conversation Victorian Premier Dan Andrews and Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton on...
COVID-19
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Family of Sarah Caisip | Photo credit: Screenshot from YouTube

When grief meets politics, it is sad and ugly

By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra It’s been welcome to see governments taking expert health advice during the pandemic. But on the issue of ultimate...
COVID-19
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