What is Australia’s “national security” policy and strategy?
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    The Government and Labor Opposition often cite the importance of “national security”, most frequently in the context of countering terrorism and Islamic extremism. But there is no extant national security policy and strategy, and little public debate on this critical topic that should concern all Australians.

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    Michael G. Smith
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    Why don’t we have game centres for adults?
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    Sometimes adults get a little too serious and forget to have fun! I would like to see what happens to our work culture and society if game play is more available & mainstream for adults. It would be a great experiment to test the importance of play and creativity and how it correlates to innovation and new ideas for the Australian economy.

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    @planetsuzie
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    What is the impact of conflating capitalism with democracy?
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    Capitalism is driven by infinite growth, but the planet cannot sustain this. We are at breaking point now. But it seems to question capitalism is akin to treason.

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    @aitch_el
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    Why does cold and flu medication kill your appetite?
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    I’ve not been hungry for days…

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    Jazz Booth
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    Why are some people “lyrics” people and others not?
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    The lyrics are the last thing that matter to me when I listen to a piece of music (if I can even understand them it’s a plus). But for others they seem to be the most important thing of all (weirdos). Why is this so? Probably it doesn’t matter – I’m just curious.

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    @pinknantucket
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    what will life be like after death?
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    afraid of touching the question

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    shiyun
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    Why do we want to be happy?
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    Just wondering.

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    Charlie McMillan Summons
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    For a nation of immigrants why have we become a less welcoming country in the last 10 or so years?
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    I’m annoyed by the illogical and racist emails that I receive from friends whose parents or grandparents came here as so called economic migrants or refugees. Ever since people like Pauline Hanson have come on the scene I’ve seen a change in our culture. I’m sure most Australians don’t want to live in a racist country.

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    Stephen Schmideg
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    Can we really help but become our mothers and fathers?
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    A wager: all literature and life is shaped by what we knowingly and unwittingly inherit, and what we pass on. Even if we know this, can we change it?

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    @critrature
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    Could we be entering a new era of stability in Australian politics, or does that afford Malcolm Turnbull way too much credit?
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    Tom Nicholls
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    Why are politicians involved in border protection?
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    We have laws, law enforcement bodies, military defence resources, and humanitarian organisations sponsored by Government. Why don’t we just let them do their job without political meddling? If the public don’t agree, political parties can suggest change as part of an election platform and we can vote for it.

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    Peter Martin
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    How is a good collective decision made?
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    John Briggs
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    What is the one mechanism that will unify all of humanity for common good?
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    I am asking because we are becoming more convergent at the same time we are becoming more divergent. We have the power to build and destroy each other and ourselves. I want to know what we are doing today to ensure humanity exists for future generations at the same time the earth is changing/evolving.

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    Cynthia Mueller
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