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Emojis for marriage equality

Prime Minister stands by plans for an expensive plebiscite while Labor backs a free vote in parliament as early as Tuesday, Caitlyn Leggett writes.

Emojis for marriage equality

Prime Minister stands by plans for an expensive plebiscite while Labor backs a free vote in parliament as early as Tuesday, Caitlyn Leggett writes.

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Emojis for marriage equality

Prime Minister stands by plans for an expensive plebiscite while Labor backs a free vote in parliament as early as Tuesday, Caitlyn Leggett writes.

The Recap

Join the upstart editorial team as they Recap the big news stories of the week.

Reconsidering refugees

Public support towards refugees is increasing in Australia, writes Caitlin McArthur.

Abbott thanks Australia

Abbott says he refuses to snipe and undermine the new government, as he makes his final speech as prime minister.

Australia lagging behind

Australia has the potential to be a world leader with renewable energies, but policy makers continue to take a backseat, writes Caitlin McArthur.

Stop the tax on tampons

Menstruating isn’t a choice. Joely Mitchell explains why pads and tampons should be categorised as important health goods and become tax-free.

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.

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.

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.

Protest over remote community closure

Australians are speaking up against the planned closure of up to 150 remote Aboriginal communities in Western Australia, writes Nat Kassel.