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Are you satisfied with the government's commitment to reduce CO2?

Are you satisfied with the government's commitment to reduce CO2?

16 Nov 2009, 2:16PM

Australia's proposed emissions trading scheme aims to curb emissions by 5 percent by 2020, or by up to 25 percent if there is a deal at Copenhagen. Such targets are in line with most developed countries, but are they enough to make a difference?

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Where were you when the Berlin Wall fell?

Where were you when the Berlin Wall fell?

09 Nov 2009, 12:08PM

World leaders are gathering in Berlin to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. What are your memories of the revolutionary events of 1989?

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Are we paying too much for groceries?

Are we paying too much for groceries?

09 Nov 2009, 11:26AM

Figures show Australia has one of the fasting rising food prices in the developed world, as MPs call for greater competition to avoid a duopoly between the major retailers.

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Should a halt to settlements expansion be a pre-requisite to peace talks?

03 Nov 2009, 12:14PM

Israel is savouring a victory after Washington backed Israeli calls for peace talks to resume without the construction freeze sought by the Palestinians. What's your opinion? Should a halt to settlements expansion be a pre-requisite to peace talks?

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Are you worried about Australia's housing bubble?

29 Oct 2009, 1:37PM

With a report suggesting that house prices across the nation have risen by 7.1 per cent just in 2009, do you think action should be taken to stem the rapid price hike? Was the government right in extending the first home buyers grant?

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Are you happy with the government's treatment of asylum seekers?

14 Oct 2009, 11:18AM

The Rudd government has come under fire for the increased number of unauthorised arrivals seeking asylum in Australia since it changed its policies last year. Are you happy with their treatment of asylum seekers?

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Should Australia accept the nuclear waste of uranium-export countries?

13 Oct 2009, 12:48PM

Former Foreign Minister Gareth Evans says it's difficult to argue with the principle that uranium producers should be responsible for the ultimate disposal of waste products that flow from them.

As Australia is one of the world's largest suppliers of uranium for nuclear power, should it be obliged to store the radioactive waste from other countries?

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Should the fashion industry be more inclusive of 'real' women?

12 Oct 2009, 11:06AM

Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld says curvy women have no place on the catwalk, after a German magazine banned skinny models in favour of realistic body sizes. Is he right? Or should the fashion industry be more inclusive of 'real' women?

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Do you think it is time for Turnbull to stand aside?

08 Oct 2009, 3:04PM

Malcolm Turnbull has faced massive pressure from within his own party, with two by-election looming and Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey confirming he's been approached to take over the party's leadership. Is it time for Malcolm Turnbull to stand aside?

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Do you think the 'Hey Hey' skit was inappropriate?

08 Oct 2009, 2:16PM

The producers of Channel Nine's show Hey Hey it's Saturday were forced to apologise following a skit in which the Jackson Five were depicted with blacked faces, prompting guest star Harry Connick Jr to express his distaste on air. Some say it's racist, is the outrage justified or is it political correctness gone too far?