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Monica O’Shea
Labor and Greens Carbon Dioxide ‘Tax on Family Cars and Utes’ Passes Parliament
The New Vehicle Efficiency Standards will add thousands of dollars to the cost of buying SUVs, utes and four-wheel drives, according to the Coalition.
May 17, 2024
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Monica O’Shea
4 hours
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Crystal-Rose Jones
ANALYSIS: Politicians Up the Stakes on Cutting Migration
Sydney Councillor Steve Christou has said Peter Dutton’s plan to go lower than Labor on migration isn’t enough.
May 16, 2024
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Crystal-Rose Jones
9 hours
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Rex Widerstrom
Budget 2024: Opposition Promises to Cut Migrant Intake by 25 Percent for Two Years
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton played to the Coalition’s strengths in his reply to Tuesday’s Budget, emphasising issues such as crime and immigration.
May 16, 2024
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Rex Widerstrom
22 hours
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Monica O’Shea
Australian Parliament Passes National Digital ID Law
Eighty-seven members voted for, and 56 against the Digital ID Bill 2024.
May 16, 2024
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Monica O’Shea
May 16
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World News
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Monica O’Shea
Senator Wins Support to Condemn Pro-Palestinian Slogan ‘From the River to the Sea’
The phrase was used by a Labor Senator, however, she was not present for the vote in the Senate.
May 16, 2024
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Monica O’Shea
May 16
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Alfred Bui
14 Australian Politicians Urge Prime Minister to Reject WHO Pandemic Treaty
The politicians warned the WHO will hold an unacceptable level of authority, power and influence over Australia’s affairs if the country adopted the treaty.
May 16, 2024
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Alfred Bui
May 16
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Taiwan
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Rex Widerstrom
Australian MPs to Attend Taiwan Inauguration, Says Beijing Can’t Dictate Australia
DFAT rejected Beijing’s ‘incorrect assertions,’ saying the visit is consistent with Australia’s one China policy.
May 16, 2024
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Rex Widerstrom
May 16
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Celene Ignacio
Budget 2024: Healthcare Bodies Say Budget a ‘Missed Opportunity’ to Fix System Issues
The Australian Medical Association said that the government should have prioritised improved funding arrangements for general practice.
May 16, 2024
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Celene Ignacio
May 16
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Alfred Bui
Australian PM Disapproves of Senator’s ‘Genocide’ Comments on Israel
The senator, the first Afghan-Australian Muslim woman in parliament, made a surprise move by going against her party’s stance on Gaza issues.
May 16, 2024
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Alfred Bui
May 16
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Australia News
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Monica O’Shea
Mums, Dads, Grandparents Raise Alarm on Digital ID, Not Just ‘Tinfoil-Hat Brigade’: MP
Australia’s digital bill has been sent to the Federation Chamber for debate, and then back to the House on May 16.
May 15, 2024
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Monica O’Shea
May 15
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Australia News
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Nina Nguyen
Labor Faces Calls to Reveal ‘Secret Manual’ for Avoiding Senate Questions
‘The revelation of this secret manual brings into question Labor’s ability and willingness to perform the minimum requirements of government.’
May 15, 2024
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Nina Nguyen
May 15
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Rex Widerstrom
Court Rules Australia’s Internet Czar Has No Power to Block Content Overseas
The judge found that trying to continue to ban the spread of a video on X globally would have been overreach by local authorities.
May 15, 2024
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Rex Widerstrom
May 15
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Australian Politics News
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Crystal-Rose Jones
Farmers Walk out of Agriculture Minister’s Speech Over Live Export Ban
Angry farmers have turned their backs on MP Murray Watts as he gave his post-budget speech.
May 15, 2024
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Crystal-Rose Jones
May 15
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Australia News
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Monica O’Shea
Energy Companies Offering EV Charging for Under $5
Electric vehicle sales fell in the month of April in Australia. However, hybrid sales increased.
May 14, 2024
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Monica O’Shea
May 14
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AAP
Treasurer’s Theory of Economics to Be Put to the Test
The treasurer defends cost-of-living relief, disputing inflationary impacts.
May 14, 2024
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AAP
May 14
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Viewpoints
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Graham Young
Opinion: A Triple 'F' Rating for This Federal Budget
Is this the future of Australia? Fat, flaccid, and foolish?
May 14, 2024
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Graham Young
May 14
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Australia News
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Alfred Bui
Budget 2024: Interest Payments on Government Debt to Soar by 57 Percent in 4 Years
Total interest payments will soar from $22.7 billion in the 2023-24 financial year to $35.6 billion in 2027-28.
May 14, 2024
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Alfred Bui
May 14
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Crystal-Rose Jones
Budget 2024: Billions Poured into Making Australia a ‘Renewable Energy Superpower’
A range of green energy initiatives will be funded followed the release of the official budget by Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
May 14, 2024
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Crystal-Rose Jones
May 14
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Australia News
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Rex Widerstrom
Budget 2024: $500 Million to Map the Entire Continent of Australia for Critical Minerals
The process to map the entire continent will take 35 years.
May 14, 2024
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Rex Widerstrom
May 14
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Australia News
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Crystal-Rose Jones
Budget 2024: Government to Fund Aged Care Worker Pay Increase
A boost to aged care workers’ salaries is among the $2.2 billion in announcements made for the sector in the 2024 federal budget.
May 14, 2024
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Crystal-Rose Jones
May 14
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