The 1st Presidential Debate: ESSA Writers React
After a dramatic 90 minutes of debate, millions of people were left reacting to a memorable tussle between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Some of ESSA’s Staff of Writers have their say below.
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The 1st Presidential Debate: A setback for the Donald?
A fiery first presidential debate has just concluded over in the United States. After 90 memorable minutes, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton left the stage leaving millions with lots to consider. Tom Crowley provides his hot take on the debate.
Election 2016: a reflection
Kasun Yakupitiyage offers his thoughts on a chaotic and confusing election night. With the outcome still very much to be decided, Kasun sees worrying and uncertain times look ahead for Australia regardless of who forms government.
Election Hangover: ESSA Explains
Tom Crowley and Sam O’Connor kick off ESSA’s post-election coverage
Double Dissolution, Double Jeopardy: The Senate
Sam O’Connor dives into Election 2016’s early Senate results
Australia Doesn’t Quite Decide: The House of Reps
Tom Crowley surveys the landscape in the Lower House after a tumultuous election night.
Election 2016: The Taxation Debate
From multinational tax avoidance to GST to everything tax related, ESSA’s Louise Yun takes a look at the changes to the tax system that are proposed by the Liberals, the ALP and the Greens.
Election 2016: Same Sex Marriage
The push for same sex marriage has gained more and more momentum in recent years. Eddie Go contrasts the different attitudes and policies towards same sex marriage espoused by our major political parties.
Election 2016: Asylum Seeker Policy
Australia’s asylum seeker policy has always been a hot topic of political debate. ESSA’s Eloise Hesse explores how each major political party intends to tackle the controversial issue.
Election 2016: The Innovation Agenda
With talk of an ‘ideas boom’ being the next ‘mining boom’, it is clear that Australians are now investing in innovation to grow the economy. ESSA’s Solomon Zhang compares the strategies proposed by the major political parties to spur and strengthen national research and innovation.
Election 2016: Youth unemployment
Sam O’Connor compares the two major parties’ policies on their proposals to help young jobseekers find employment.
Election 2016: Unimelb Presidents’ Pitches
So, after 8 weeks of gaffes, selfies and high-vis vests, the moment of truth has finally arrived. Tomorrow, Australians cast their vote to decide our political future (at least for the next few months, before our traditional mid-term ministerial mutiny). Over the last 24 hours, ESSA has brought you comprehensive coverage on this election’s big …