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Posted inNational, Opinion

Australia will soon have its own ‘centre for disease control’. Let’s not repeat the chaos of the US

12 September 202527 September 2025

Australia is moving toward a national CDC set to launch in 2026. To succeed, it must learn from the US by staying independent and transparent while protecting public health from political influence and bureaucratic chaos.

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The Liberals used to be the party for women – then John Howard came along

25 August 202510 September 2025

Blair Williams argues that if the Liberal Party wants to solve its “women problem”, it must return to its liberal roots.

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