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The Albanese government’s teen social media ban is technology denialism that delays real action

Cam Wilson — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 01:45:37 +0000

When it comes to the well-being of children, the Albanese government is ignoring its commitment to 'science' and 'evidence-based solutions' in favour of cowing to loud voices and political expediency.

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‘This protest is now a public funeral’: Disability ‘sicko’ activists picket Shorten’s office over NDIS

Patrick Marlborough — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:24:21 +0000

'I can’t go on doing this. I can’t fill out any more forms. I can’t keep having to prove that I’m sick, that I need help.'

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NDIS and aged care: It’s not just about fiscal sustainability

Bernard Keane — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 04:54:31 +0000

Reducing the rate of growth of the NDIS isn't just about the cost to the budget — the workforce for disability care can't keep up.

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Dick Smith the person has a problem with Dick Smith the store selling anti-vax books

Charlie Lewis — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 23:32:09 +0000

There is a particular irony in anti-vaccine literature turning up on the Dick Smith website, given Smith himself is a long-time campaigner against vaccine misinformation.

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Shorten teaming up with Hanson on the NDIS tacitly endorses her views of disability

Patrick Marlborough — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 02:09:03 +0000

Last week Bill Shorten stood beside the One Nation leader to hammer home the importance of NDIS reform. But what sort of message does this send to disabled people?

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Abortion rights could be a trump card for Biden in November

Kathryn Schumaker — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 23:21:59 +0000

Two years since Roe v Wade was overturned, reproductive rights could affect the outcome of the US presidential race.

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Crikey reader reply: I’m one of countless young Australians at the mercy of a mental health system under strain

Will Crisfield — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 23:14:07 +0000

Will Crisfield has firsthand experience dealing with a health system that is struggling to keep up with demand.

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Enough awareness-raising: It’s time to STFU about mental health

Bernard Keane — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 01:04:27 +0000

Is 'awareness-raising' actually good for mental health? Or is it a distraction from bigger issues?

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Therapeutic Goods Administration fines another medicinal cannabis supplier

Daniel Holmes — Mon, 27 May 2024 04:50:43 +0000

Medicinal cannabis products cannot be advertised to Australian consumers — but some suppliers are alleged to be playing fast and loose with the rules.

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Cannabis companies advertising on social media face backlash from drug watchdog

Alex Cameron — Sun, 19 May 2024 23:10:57 +0000

The Therapeutic Goods Administration alleges advertising cannabis directly to consumers can lead to 'inappropriate demand for these medicines'.

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