Editorial

It means a redoubling of the need to ensure that where we disagree it does not escalate into violence.

In some ways Anzac Day can be seen as our national day — a day when the community can truly unite, and remember why it is we observe the day and why the reason for that continues to be as relevant as ever.

EDITORIAL: At last it seems the temperature has been lowered in the national scramble to secure enough fuel. For now at least.

EDITORIAL: The task in front of Health Minister Mark Butler as he goes about trying to reset the NDIS should not be underestimated.

EDITORIAL: Australian businesses are hostage to a web of red and green tape that results in time-consuming and expensive compliance work.

EDITORIAL: As Jim Chalmers reviews his Budget plan, one area which must remain at the top of the savings list is the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

EDITORIAL: It is vital that the Government continue to do all it can to lessen the impact of the crisis. It is also crucial that it is up-front and transparent about where we stand.

The gathering economic storm clouds mean we may be hit by hard decisions sooner rather than later.

Government spending to prop up the economy during COVID has resulted in an ongoing expectation of regular handouts. But the Treasurer should resist the temptation to throw money around in a willy-nilly manner.

Australians are clearly ready for a serious discussion around immigration. It needs to be held openly, honestly and free of judgment.

We need to get on the front foot with the US to work out how we can help move beyond this.

Real relief depends on the smoke clearing on the Middle East conflict and a lasting resolution.

For Australia, which relies completely on the US security blanket, the stakes could not go any higher.

Even if all goes well over the next two weeks and the ceasefire turns into the end of the war, it will be some time before oil supplies return to sufficient levels to take some of the pressure off.

Mr Roberts-Smith was judged to be a hero for his bravery during combat. Authorities are now asking Aussies to judge the decorated soldier as a murderer for his activities in that very same field of combat.