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Weighted votes, four-day weeks and comfort creep debated
Published 1 week, 3 days ago
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A political journalist proposes reforming Australia's electoral system by making votes from people under 30 worth three times those of people over 60, sparking debate about democratic representation. Murrumbidgee Council in the New South Wales Riverina will introduce a four-day work week from January, closing most services on Fridays in towns like Jerilderie and Colleambally. The concept of 'comfort creep' describes people's tendency to stick with familiar holidays, TV shows and restaurants, with one writer suggesting it's acceptable to embrace routine rather than constantly seeking novelty.
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