Opinion

By Tharunka Executive We at Tharunka are heartbroken for our counterparts at UTS and stand with them as they fight to restore themselves to their rightful standing. UTS has significantly reduced the capabilities of its student publication by cutting its budget by more than 50%.   The argument for the cuts …

Welcome to Australia in 2022: During rising costs of living, tales of struggle from ordinary Australians and a steep federal budget deficit, both major parties remain supportive of a $300 billion income tax cut that overwhelmingly benefits Australia’s highest earners.

As the election campaign nears its end, it is clear just how little the futures of young people have been considered, despite the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, a global pandemic and soaring house prices. 

Women have been in the Australian Federal Parliament for 80 years. In this time, the culture of Parliament house has changed but has it caught up with modern workplace culture standards? 

By Emily O’Brien First time voting? We explain how the preferential voting system works and break down the difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate! Death and Taxes, the two unavoidable things in life. Well if you’re an Australian citizen there’s a third; voting, which is FAR more …

With high-profile independents and Greens candidates shaking up safe Coalition and Labor seats, a hung parliament is looking like an increasing possibility. So, what does a hung parliament look like – and should we be afraid of it?