Tag: election
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Be angry about politics in Australia, and vote thoughtfully
Dr Peter W Tait – PHAA I assume Malcolm Baalman’s questions: “Why do democratic governments keep letting their people suffer the impacts of climate disruption?” and “Since most of them are supposed to be democratic governments, advised by clear scientific advice, you have to ask why they keep on failing”…
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Upcoming elections are in the gun lobby sights
Stephen Bendle The Public Health Association Australia (PHAA) is a founding member of the Australian Gun Safety Alliance (AGSA) along with many organisations concerned about firearm safety in our community. Australia’s gun reforms following the Port Arthur shooting in 1996 has been recognised by PHAA as one our Top…
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Message to Territorians: don’t throw petrol on the fire, vote for climate action this Saturday
Rosalie Schultz Extreme heat is a critical health issue for Territorians, and its effects on our health are only worsening with global warming. As a doctor working and living in Alice Springs, I am very conscious of the impacts of extreme heat on people’s lives and health. Some people may…