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Issue 16

Featured Article
Howard’s 1995 promise on political advertising
Domestic Politics | The Editors
Oct 26: It turns out that John Howard hasn’t always been such a big fan of taxpayer funded political advertising.

Featured Article
We envy you now, but one day things may change
Generation Y | Jack FitzGerald
Oct 04: It's an issue that many of us ponder - escaping the rat race to pursue our own dreams. Jack recently walked away from the glamours of corporate law. Here are his initial thoughts and the reactions of those around him.

The US-China relationship: A train wreck waiting to happen?
International Affairs | Bradley DW Wong
Oct 04: "These days Americans make a living selling each other's houses funded by the Chinese". Just one of the many complexities of the US-China relationship.

National security legislation: It's not just the policy, it’s also the policymakers.
Domestic Politics | Manuel F. McDonald
Oct 04: While the standards of politicians are in rapid decline, unprecedented power is being handed to them.

The new softer, more pliable Australia
Sport | Luke McDougall
Oct 04: With all the highlights in their hair, modelling contracts and jewellery endorsements, is the era of the gritty sporting hero over?

The Malaysian Chinese racial prism
International Affairs | Bradley DW Wong
Oct 04: In order to progress, the Malaysian Chinese racial prism has to be smashed.

PM blames fuel prices on Cross City Tunnel
Domestic Politics | Manuel F. McDonald
Oct 04: Differing views on the price of oil.



Chinese calligraphy, Beijing
Photo: Stuart Loh/Beijing

Ten reasons why young people should forget about organised politics
Domestic Politics | The Editors
Oct 06: Mark Latham's speech at the University of Melbourne. Scrape away the bile, and there are some good points made.

Latham's Diaries - The Draft!
As colourful (and crude) as usual.


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