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Tweet Is our adversarial justice and political system unfair, undemocratic and barbaric? Managing editor David Donovan says: “most definitely”. MY FATHER, who was a true visionary, said something to me when I was still quite young...
Tweet Gee looks at the unforeseen consequences of plain paper packaging, with Tim Wilson from the Institute of Passive Asphyxiation, Sophie Mirabella and Big Tobacco himself. read more »
Tweet Due to an astounding piece of over-reach, the campaign against climate change science by “tobacco tanks” such as the Heartland Institute and the IPA may be on its last gasp, says Professor Stephan Lewandowsky. What next,...
Tweet The world’s biggest cigarette companies made their case in the High Court today, battling the Federal Government’s attempts to impose plain packaging on their product, fearful it may set a worldwide precedent. Already, the UK is...
Tweet The Crackers Award* this week goes to the Institute of Public Affairs**, the cash for comment think tank of choice for the Liberal Party, Big Tobacco, Big Coal, Big Carbon and many other fellow travellers. Environment editor Sandi Keane...
Tweet Anthropogenic climate change is real, but even if you don’t agree, putting a price on carbon makes good economic sense. David Donovan talks carbon economics. by managing editor David Donovan I believe that global warming is real. Or...
TweetTHE PLANET VS EAST BUMCRACK*: THE CORRUPT SCIENCE OF DR FRED SINGER By Sandi Keane | Environment correspondent The title “rocket scientist” conjures up a trusted authority figure with an IQ in the stratosphere, a potential Einstein,...
Tweet Are there cracks appearing in the fragile façade of Liberal Party unity? Senior correspondent Barry Everingham says they’re bigger than the Grand Canyon. The cracks in the Liberal Party are causing Tony Abbott real worry – so...
Tweet Barry Everingham says former Health Minister Tony Abbott should try to kick the Liberal Party’s nasty habit of accepting political donations from big tobacco. Most politicians have a streak of pragmatism — which suits them well...
Tweet Tony Abbott has a big decision to make — will he take the money or will he consider the health of Australians who smoke? Senior correspondent Barry Everingham reports. When Parliament resumes for the Budget session in a few weeks...
