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Victoria, despite everything – we’re almost through this

Victoria, despite everything – we’re almost through this

by Derryn Hinch | Sep 23, 2020 | Featured, Op-eds, VIP

Dan Andrews today confirmed that Victoria is ahead of schedule, and restrictions will soon be eased. Despite everything, we’re almost there.

Abbott putting money ahead of morality is something out of Nazi Germany

Abbott putting money ahead of morality is something out of Nazi Germany

by Derryn Hinch | Sep 2, 2020 | Featured, Op-eds, VIP

Tony Abbott’s comments should grate, as a callous dismissal of the sick to save money is completely beyond the pale, and entirely within Hitler’s wheelhouse.

Don’t blame COVID-19 for the aged care crisis

Don’t blame COVID-19 for the aged care crisis

by Derryn Hinch | Jul 30, 2020 | Featured, Op-eds, VIP

Those who read the headlines may believe that the coronavirus is the catalyst for a crisis in our aged care facilities. This is not the case.

We’re politicising the biggest health emergency in a century

We’re politicising the biggest health emergency in a century

by Derryn Hinch | Jul 23, 2020 | Featured, Op-eds, VIP

2020 has gifted us many grim events, but the selfish politicising of an international pandemic surely takes the cake.

Face masks and retrograde steps: Victoria, we have a problem

Face masks and retrograde steps: Victoria, we have a problem

by Derryn Hinch | Jul 8, 2020 | Featured, Op-eds, VIP

Today, Scott Morrison proclaimed that “we are all Victorians”. On the other side of a closed border, visceral lockdowns and putrid politics, I feel that might be a bit of a stretch.

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