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

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?

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?

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?

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Will you get the swine flu vaccine?

30 Sep 2009, 9:46AM

The swine flu vaccine is available from today. Health authorities are encouraging all Australians over 10 years to get vaccinated, but priority will be given to the elderly and infirm.

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Should paedophiles re-enter the community?

16 Sep 2009, 1:30PM

This week, convicted paedophile Dennis Ferguson again faced pressure to leave his community housing residence after angry neighbours recognised him from news reports in TV.

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Is the government being too heavy-handed with Telstra?

15 Sep 2009, 12:03PM

Planned reforms to the telecommunications sector announced by the federal government could see Telstra broken up into separate wholesale and retail entities and force the sale of its stake in Foxtel. Should the government force it to split up, or should Telstra manage its own future unhindered?