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Could family violence education in schools be a solution?

Senior secondary students from Hobsons Bay City Shire have introduced a Bill in YMCA’s Youth Parliament for the introduction of family violence education in schools. Alice Rennison asks if this solution is viable.

Giving HOPE to the homeless

With homelessness in Melbourne on the rise, some are sacrificing their own time and money to give back to the less fortunate, writes Tijan Biner.

Andrews government review: part two

In the second part of upstart’s review, Ewa Staszewska speaks with politics lecturer Nicholas Barry about the Andrews government’s performance so far.

Where are the women in politics?

With a lack of women in Australian politics, perhaps it is time for us to look at implementing quotas, writes Ewa Staszewska.

Andrews government review: part one

In part one of upstart’s Andrews government review, Susannah Woolley speaks with the Herald Sun’s James Campbell about the government’s progress.

Australia’s renewable future

In order to lower Australia’s carbon emissions, more money needs to be invested in solar and wind energy sectors, writes Ewa Staszewska.

What the Netflix Tax means for you

Ethan Miller examines the changes to GST outlined in the 2015 federal budget and what they could mean for Australian consumers.

Should the pill be free in Australia?

Ewa Staszewska examines how the availability and cost of the contraceptive pill is affecting the number of unwanted pregnancies in Australia.

Renewing the republic debate

Tam Kendi examines conflicting opinions about the nation becoming a republic and asks if the British Monarchy is still relevant to Australian society.

Increased consequences for road safety

Double demerit point periods are in place in some Australian states over long weekends. Joely Mitchell examines whether it helps to reduce the road toll.

Labor divided over conscience vote

The push to scrap a conscience vote on marriage equality hasn’t received unanimous support. Ethan Miller explains why a binding vote may be an impractical move.

Putting a price on citizenship

The Australian government is exploring the option of selling citizenship to prospective immigrants. Tam Kendi looks at the possible effects.

Higher education reforms still likely

A lack of discussion about higher education has left many feeling nervous ahead of the federal budget release on 12 May, writes Kieran Balmaceda.

Why Australia should ban smacking

A correlation between smacking and mental health issues for children is concerning and should no longer be ignored, writes Susanne Tunge Østhus.