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Australian Politics

MARCH 2015

Julie Bishop: 'This is what our foreign aid budget buys.'
It's time to give kids in detention their childhoods back.
Monday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Michelle Grattan: Why Julie Bishop needs to slow down if she wants to be PM.
NSW votes: Mike Baird's Coalition retains government despite swing to Labor.
"We shouldn't be teaching our children to fear people who are different."
Saturday's News in 5 minutes.
Richard Marles: "I never understood my wife's love for shoes. Until now."
Hundreds gather to farewell former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser.
Dear Karl Stefanovic, your casual racism was not okay. And nor is this apology.
He campaigned against same-sex marriage. Then his daughter married a woman.
Another day, another woman killed by a man. So what are we doing, Australia?
Kate Ellis wants to tell you a few things about child care.
Tuesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Explain to me: Why is the government closing remote Aboriginal communities?
Tanya Plibersek: "My dad had the right to die with dignity."
Five steps to the perfect eye roll. By Minister Julie Bishop.
This Christopher Pyne Star Wars parody will make your day.
Sunday's news in under 5 minutes.
Review into Nauru confirms violence, abuse and rape - and a culture of fear.
Tributes flow for former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser: 1930-2015.
It's not good enough that you've done this - AGAIN - Prime Minister.
Senior Ministers are talking about a double dissolution election - but is it likely?
EXCLUSIVE: The trailer for the first feature documentary about same-sex families.
Dear Magazine, a woman's weight is not the most interesting thing about her.
Breaking: Senate votes down university fees legislation. Again.
"I am 23. I have no political experience. And I'm standing against the NSW Premier."
Julie Bishop on why young Australian women are becoming radicalised.
Bill Shorten talks exclusively to Mamamia about ending family violence.
The leaked text conversation between two senior Liberals that's making waves today.
"It's time to move on for Tony Abbott, the Onion King."
And in other news...Tony Abbott ate a raw onion.
Saturday's news in less than 5 minutes.
'Yes, the LGBTI community has an agenda: To keep kids safe from bullying.'
"I'm tired of being scared to tell friends I'm Jewish."
Glenn Lazarus quits the Palmer United Party after his wife's sacking.
'No, women shouldn't be able to dip into their super to buy a home.'
Good news: Queensland's set to introduce "no jab, no play" childcare rules.
"No, Prime Minister, being Indigenous is NOT a 'lifestyle choice'."
What happened to the thousands of letters sent to detainees in Nauru?
"It's more than okay to ignore Mark Latham on this topic."
Wait. Did Germaine really just say that?
What's that, hate-preacher? We can't hear you!
The 7 best moments from the night women took over QandA.
Poor Tony Abbott. The pesky United Nations is picking on him again.
Tanya Plibersek writes her first column for Mamamia.
Shameful. Australia is breaking the United Nations rules on torture.
Shame on you, Channels 7 and 9. This ad should never have aired last night.
Tony Abbott as Minister for Women: A Report Card.
Indonesia saved 200 of their own from death row - but still says no to the Bali Nine.
"Indecent exposure by parading adults!": Surprise! It's Rev Fred Nile on Mardi Gras.
11 'Captain's Calls' that are better than any Tony Abbott has made.
Rosie Batty just did something incredible for victims of domestic violence.
The Foreign Minister's bid for a Bali Nine prisoner swap has been denied.
NSW pledges to appoint a Minister for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Bravo.
Tony Abbott wants to raise family violence "awareness"... while cutting funding for support services.
The issue that has politicians from all sides standing up together.
Explain to Me: What does the intergenerational report mean?
Julia Gillard's #throwbackthursday photo is everything you want it to be and more.
The International Women's Day lunch that's being held at a men-only club.
Julie Bishop's powerful plea for the Bali Nine duo's lives.
5 things to say to people who support the death penalty.
Wednesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Did Malcolm Turnbull just hint that he'd challenge for the leadership?
The Bali Nine duo have arrived on Execution Island.
Bill Shorten: 'We need a national crisis summit to tackle family violence.'
Julie Bishop writes her first column for Mamamia.
4 lies people tell about the gender pay gap (and how you should respond).
Miriam Margolyes calls Prime Minister Tony Abbott a 'tit' on Q&A.
Kate Carnell bravely shares her experience with anorexia.
The situation in Syria is now the worst humanitarian crisis since WWII.
The Senate has declared George Brandis “unfit for office”.
The latest polls may have just given Tony Abbott a lifeline.

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