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<h2>Current Role and Professional Background</h2>

<p>Mike Seccombe is an Australian <a href="/biography/mike-seccombe">journalist</a> currently serving as the national correspondent for The Saturday Paper. He is also a regular <a href="/biography/mike-seccombe">panelist</a> on ABC television programs, where he provides analysis on national politics and public affairs. From 2006 to 2011, Seccombe covered politics and national issues for The Sydney Morning Herald, one of Australia's leading newspapers.</p>

<h2>Advocacy and Views on Same-Sex Marriage</h2>

<p>Seccombe has been a vocal <a href="/biography/mike-seccombe">supporter</a> of same-sex marriage, advocating for the legal recognition of same-sex partnerships in Australia. His commentary prior to the legalization of same-sex marriage in 2017 reflected his belief that Australian law should recognize and protect diverse forms of partnership equally under the institution of marriage.</p>

<h2>Criticism of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Howard">Howard</a> and <a href="/biography/tony-abbott">Abbott</a> Governments</h2>

<p>Seccombe has frequently criticized the policies of the Liberal Party, particularly those implemented during the tenure of former Prime Ministers <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Howard">John Howard</a> and <a href="/biography/tony-abbott">Tony Abbott</a>. He argues that the Howard Government contributed to a more divided Australia by reinforcing structural inequality and entrenched privilege.</p>

<p>Regarding the <a href="/biography/tony-abbott">Abbott</a> administration, Seccombe has expressed concern that the government's alignment with conservative Christian values led to environmental policies that were inconsistent with the broader public's expectations. He has also noted that the government's stance on several social issues was out of touch with evolving societal norms.</p>

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<h2>Observations on the Administrative Appeals Tribunal</h2>

<p>Mike Seccombe has written critically about the state of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), particularly during recent years. He argues that political appointments, the removal of qualified personnel, and the sidelining of merit-based processes have undermined the institution’s effectiveness. According to his reporting, these changes have contributed to a significant backlog of unresolved cases, with the number exceeding 50,000 at one point, burdening the appeals system and delaying justice for many <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australians">Australians</a>.</p>

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