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Feature series

The Census Files: When the government missed the deadline (Part 2)

This article is the second in our ‘The Census Files’ series. Read the first article here. Throughout the winter months ...
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Feature series

The Census Files: When the bishops pushed back (Part 1)

This article is Part 1 in our ‘The Census Files’ series. On 11 April 2024, the Australian Bureau of Statistics ...
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Law & Politics

Can Australia be a credible voice for religious and belief rights internationally?

While Australian diplomacy claims to protect and promote universal human rights internationally, a credibility gap is becoming increasingly evident in regards to ...
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Art, Humour & Poetry

MBJ’s view

See current affairs through the eyes of cartoonist Matt Bissett-Johnson. Published 17 January 2026.
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Ethics & Religion

Why do we think hard work is virtuous?

Not long ago, a relative of mine told me he had been working so hard in the yard that he’d ...
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Letters to the Editor

Taking issue with the Catholic archbishop’s heartless, offensive ‘kill teams’ comments

Editor’s note: If you would like to submit a letter for possible publication, please email it to editor@rationalist.com.au. See our ...
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