Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].
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Taylor Says There’s ‘No Plan’ to Challenge Sussan Ley
For weeks, Sussan Ley has had to contend with talk of a leadership challenge.
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Australia, Indonesia to Develop Joint Defence Training Facilities Under New Pact
Australia has also been invited to invest in Indonesia’s new sovereign wealth fund.
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German, Australia Foreign Ministers Back Israeli President’s Visit Down Under
Germany’s foreign minister was in Australia to discuss critical minerals cooperation and trade opportunities.
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How Much Are Prisoners Costing Each Australian?
The Productivity Commission reveals the number of prisoners increasing, the police force not growing fast enough, and a new high in court case volume.
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Green’s Gambling Ban Push Stumbles Again
The Australian Greens moved a motion for a Senate committee to scrutinise the gambling ban bill failed 29–19.
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Labor Moves to Make National Indigenous Children’s Commission Permanent
Minister Tanya Plibersek said the bill would strengthen accountability for decisions affecting Indigenous children and address systemic failures.
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Attempted Bombing of Perth ‘Invasion Day’ Protest Deemed Terrorist Act
Premier says alleged device could have caused mass casualties.
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Australian Government Offers New $321 Million Round of Grants to Cut Emissions
The new grants are aimed at helping trade-exposed companies cut their emissions.
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2nd Australian Dies in Japan Skiing Incident This Season
The man has been identified as 27-year-old Michael Hurst from Melbourne. Japanese authorities are investigating the cause of his death.
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2-Year Beer Excise Freeze Clears Lower House
The bill will suspend indexation of the beer excise retrospectively from Aug. 1, 2025, preventing the usual twice-yearly increases linked to inflation.
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Taylor Says There’s ‘No Plan’ to Challenge Sussan Ley
For weeks, Sussan Ley has had to contend with talk of a leadership challenge.
|
Australia, Indonesia to Develop Joint Defence Training Facilities Under New Pact
Australia has also been invited to invest in Indonesia’s new sovereign wealth fund.
|
German, Australia Foreign Ministers Back Israeli President’s Visit Down Under
Germany’s foreign minister was in Australia to discuss critical minerals cooperation and trade opportunities.
|
How Much Are Prisoners Costing Each Australian?
The Productivity Commission reveals the number of prisoners increasing, the police force not growing fast enough, and a new high in court case volume.
|
Green’s Gambling Ban Push Stumbles Again
The Australian Greens moved a motion for a Senate committee to scrutinise the gambling ban bill failed 29–19.
|
Labor Moves to Make National Indigenous Children’s Commission Permanent
Minister Tanya Plibersek said the bill would strengthen accountability for decisions affecting Indigenous children and address systemic failures.
|
Attempted Bombing of Perth ‘Invasion Day’ Protest Deemed Terrorist Act
Premier says alleged device could have caused mass casualties.
|
Australian Government Offers New $321 Million Round of Grants to Cut Emissions
The new grants are aimed at helping trade-exposed companies cut their emissions.
|
2nd Australian Dies in Japan Skiing Incident This Season
The man has been identified as 27-year-old Michael Hurst from Melbourne. Japanese authorities are investigating the cause of his death.
|
2-Year Beer Excise Freeze Clears Lower House
The bill will suspend indexation of the beer excise retrospectively from Aug. 1, 2025, preventing the usual twice-yearly increases linked to inflation.
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