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The change Bill needs to be

It’s up to Labor’s new leader to change his public perception if he is to have a shot at winning the next election, writes Liam Quinn.

The harm in ostracising sex offenders

Publicly listing the details of sex offenders has caused more problems than solutions overseas. Tahlia McPherson questions if we really need to do it in Australia.

Protecting the undeserving

Rather than protecting the privacy of convicted sex offenders, we need a national public register, writes Mandi Santic.

Australia’s Big Issue

We all witness it, yet ignore it for the most part. Laura Buyers says it’s time for Australians to get real about tackling poverty in our own backyard.

Generation ‘Me’

Generation Y think mortgages are too big of a burden. Renting and travelling seem to be the way to go, writes Louise Bianco.

Last call

Life Education Australia is challenging you to lose the booze in October, writes Mandi Santic.

Supporting asylum seekers

Rameez Abdeen talks with Melburnians at a rally protesting Tony Abbott’s asylum seeker policy.

Cabbies caught out by change

Taxi licence owners have been crippled by state government reforms and deserve compensation, writes James Gray-Foster.

The $100 million laughing stock

It’s the $100 million laughing stock of Melbourne. Jordan Witte explains why the Southern Star has been such a failure.

An American conscience

The antithesis of exuberant machismo in the NFL, Chris Kluwe, speaks to Liam Quinn about being an advocate on and off the field.

The name and shame game

Matt Calvitto discusses the difference between commenting and trolling, and who’s responsible when social media turns ugly.

Stolen away

Parents kidnapping their own children is becoming a current issue in Australia. Julia Szuflak tries to understand why.

Self-fulfilling prophecies

By announcing plans to boycott CNN and NBC in the 2016 election cycle, the Republican Party is dooming itself once more, writes Liam Quinn.

QandA Scorecard: Alternate debate

The QandA Scorecard is back for another week, with Liam Quinn and Bridget Rollason running the rule over the combatants this week.

QandA Scorecard: Princess Yassmin

After taking the semester break off to restock on snark, the QandA Scorecard is back just in time for a federal election, with Liam Quinn and Paddy Naughtin handing out the TJs.

Tecoma’s tussle

Protestors claim nine out of 10 locals are against McDonald’s proposed store in Tecoma. Matt Calvitto says this figure may be misleading.

Community caring is key

Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells proves to Australia that a strong community grounding is key to public respect and legitimacy, writes Tom Colwell.