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In the fight against slavery, abolitionists eventually prevailed over slave owners. The long fight was not won in the sensible centre, but by “radical, democratic” absolutists who risked their lives in the fight to save the lives of others. It scares me to think how the ABC, or indeed most…

Environmental groups had lodged a reconsideration request over a 2012 decision to allow for the expansion of salmon farming

At the last federal election, Australia elected the largest lower house crossbench in its post-war federal history.

Remember Joe Hockey’s claim 10 years ago? We put it to the test and guess what: even after a decade of saving, you still wouldn’t have enough for a deposit

Tasmanian senator says she is ‘pro-salmon’ but the farms should move on to land or offshore

Environmental advocates are calling for the United Nations to save an endangered dinosaur fish as a farming ban is under consideration.

The Albanese government is trying once more to legislate wide-ranging changes to the way federal elections are administered.

A think tank that wants laws to protect peaceful protest has called out the contrast in the treatment of environmental protesters and political lobbyists.

Insurance premiums are already rising in Australia and destructive fires in the United States may help keep costs high.