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Pro-Israel Supporter Arrested Amid Rally Outside Synagogue
Israeli supporters showed up in force when news broke of a planned pro-Palestine protest outside the Synagogue in Melbourne.
Integrity Questions Cast Shadow Over National Anti-Corruption Commission
A testy exchange with a Parliamentary committee and the resignation of a senior officer cast more doubt on the body that refused to look at Robodebt.
Senator’s 5th Attempt at Setting up Inquiry Into Puberty Blockers Fails
Her push comes after neighbouring New Zealand issued tougher guidelines around the use of puberty blocking drugs.
Budget to Slump Nearly $50 Billion, Deloitte Predicts
Australia’s federal budget will go from a budget surplus achieved in 2023/24 to a bigger than expected deficit.
Musk’s X Says Parents Need to Take the Lead on Online Safety, Not Big Tech
‘We have serious concerns as to the lawfulness of the Bill, including its compatibility with other regulations and laws,’ X said.
National Energy Market Review to Track Progress of Net Zero Transition
The review will determine what more needs to be done to attract investment into renewable projects.
A Victory for Free Speech: Misinformation Bill Repeal Sparks Widespread Reaction
Senator Jenny McAllister said failure of the bill to pass meant the government would ‘not be in a position to help keep Australians safe.’
‘Common-Sense’ Move: Bill to Deport up to 80,000 Non-Citizens Gains Bipartisan Backing
Dan Tehan said the amendments largely mirror provisions from prior Coalition bills.
After Near-300 Day Standoff, Greens Finally Agree to Labor’s Housing Bills
The Help to Buy scheme is a shared equity proposal where the government will pay 30 percent of an existing home.
Business Failure Rates Soar to COVID Levels, Food and Beverage Worst Hit
Business failures have hit a post-pandemic peak, matching the rate measured in October 2020, with food and beverage the worst affected.
Australian Prime Minister Calls on Both Houses to Pass Under 16 Social Media Ban
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has backed the ban, urging the government to finalise the bill before Christmas.
Man Faces 21 Charges After Antisemitic Vandalism Spree
The man is alleged to have caused over $100,000 in damage.
Parliament House to Go Orange to Combat Gender Violence
‘We cannot be satisfied until women feel safe, until this is no longer an issue,’ the prime minister said.
Deputy Prime Minister Sued by Former Chief of Staff
Jo Tarnawsky has lodged a case against the deputy PM, the federal government, and the prime minister’s chief of staff.
A Handful of Nuts a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
A recent study has found that daily consumption of nuts, regardless of the type or form, is associated with maintaining a healthy lifespan.
Home Affairs Reinstates Electronic Monitoring and Curfews for 10 Released Asylum Seekers
Liberal Senator James Paterson questioned the Home Affairs Department’s slow progress and raised concerns about security risks of released asylum seekers.
Long Periods of Isolation Could Change the Way Food Tastes and Smells
This study aimed to help explain why meals taste different in space.
Social Media Giants Earned Nearly $17 Billion from Minors: Senate Inquiry Hears
A Harvard professor says social media platforms will not be motivated to ban children from accessing their platforms.
