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Victoria Public Sector Racks up $50.6 Billion in Deficits Over 6 Years
Victoria’s operating expenses increased by $6.7 billion in the 2025 financial year.
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Bank Checks, Photo IDs: Snapchat Reveals How It Will Verify Underage Users
Snapchat has revealed how it plans to comply with Australia’s impending under-16 social media ban.
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One Nation’s Hanson Suspended From Senate Until Next Year After Burqa Stunt
Hanson will attend the opening days of Parliament when it returns in early 2026.
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Barnaby Joyce Says One Nation Defection Decision Coming This Week
The New England MP described himself as a ‘front row forward; who had been put in a corner’ by the National party.
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Political Sphere Swiftly Condemns Hanson Burqa Stunt
Criticism has been levelled at One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson with some saying it could dim the party’s recent success in the polls.
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‘Part-Time Minister’: Opposition Probes Bowen on New Global Climate Role
Opposition MPs accused the government of neglecting soaring power bills as Chris Bowen faced criticism for prioritising next year’s COP presidency.
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One Nation’s Hanson Suspended From Senate After Wearing Burqa in Chamber
Senate President Sue Lines suspended proceedings for 90 minutes after Hanson refused to remove the burqa.
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Hacking Concerns: MPs Ordered to Shut Devices During Visit by Top CCP Official
An internal email urged MPs to shut down devices, disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and keep laptops offline while the delegation moved through Parliament House.
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CCP No. 3’s Australia Visit Comes Amid Ongoing Scrutiny of Organ Harvesting Activities
Amid calls for US sanctions against Zhao Leji, a human rights lawyer says Australia also risks undermining its global reputation.
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$16 Billion Student Debt Reduced for 3 Million Australians, Fiscal Concerns Remain
The ATO will process $16 billion in cuts over the next two weeks.
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Minister Orders Culture Reset at BOM After Website Blowout Soars to $96 Million
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology’s controversial website upgrade, initially costed at $4 million is now estimated at $96 million.
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Workplace Laws Too Confusing for Well-Meaning Employers: Costello
The former long-serving treasurer says most industrial awards are too complex, and the Productivity Commission is focused on anything but productivity.
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Indian Energy Giant Cuts Russia Oil Flow After Wong Urges Supply Chain Caution
On a diplomatic visit to India, Wong also spoke about China being a major regional force.
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New Restrictions on Power Banks for Aussie Travellers Following Cabin Fire
Virgin’s ban begins Dec. 1, while Qantas and Jetstar will enforce stricter rules from Dec. 15.
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Twitch Added to Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
Pinterest and Roblox remain exempt from the ban coming into effect from Dec. 10.
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Kellie Sloane Takes NSW Liberal Leadership Unopposed After Speakman Steps Aside
She replaces Mark Speakman, who formally resigned on Nov. 20 after mounting pressure inside the party.
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Queensland Parliament Clash as Labor Moves Motion to Support Net Zero
Labor says some LNP members can’t even bring themselves to say the words ‘net zero.’
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After Victoria, NSW Liberal Party Also Loses Leader
Former TV presenter Kellie Sloane is expected to have the numbers within the moderate dominated party room to take the leadership.
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NSW Moves to Ban ‘Public Displays of Nazi Ideology’
‘The bill responds to the recent neo-Nazi activity that took place outside New South Wales Parliament,’ said Attorney General Michael Daley.
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Senator Critical as Federal Public Service Budget Blows out by Nearly $1 Billion
ABS figures reveal the total federal government payroll rose to $40.8 billion in the 2024–25 financial year.
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Victoria Public Sector Racks up $50.6 Billion in Deficits Over 6 Years
Victoria’s operating expenses increased by $6.7 billion in the 2025 financial year.
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Bank Checks, Photo IDs: Snapchat Reveals How It Will Verify Underage Users
Snapchat has revealed how it plans to comply with Australia’s impending under-16 social media ban.
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One Nation’s Hanson Suspended From Senate Until Next Year After Burqa Stunt
Hanson will attend the opening days of Parliament when it returns in early 2026.
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Barnaby Joyce Says One Nation Defection Decision Coming This Week
The New England MP described himself as a ‘front row forward; who had been put in a corner’ by the National party.
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Political Sphere Swiftly Condemns Hanson Burqa Stunt
Criticism has been levelled at One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson with some saying it could dim the party’s recent success in the polls.
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‘Part-Time Minister’: Opposition Probes Bowen on New Global Climate Role
Opposition MPs accused the government of neglecting soaring power bills as Chris Bowen faced criticism for prioritising next year’s COP presidency.
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One Nation’s Hanson Suspended From Senate After Wearing Burqa in Chamber
Senate President Sue Lines suspended proceedings for 90 minutes after Hanson refused to remove the burqa.
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Hacking Concerns: MPs Ordered to Shut Devices During Visit by Top CCP Official
An internal email urged MPs to shut down devices, disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and keep laptops offline while the delegation moved through Parliament House.
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CCP No. 3’s Australia Visit Comes Amid Ongoing Scrutiny of Organ Harvesting Activities
Amid calls for US sanctions against Zhao Leji, a human rights lawyer says Australia also risks undermining its global reputation.
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$16 Billion Student Debt Reduced for 3 Million Australians, Fiscal Concerns Remain
The ATO will process $16 billion in cuts over the next two weeks.
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Minister Orders Culture Reset at BOM After Website Blowout Soars to $96 Million
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology’s controversial website upgrade, initially costed at $4 million is now estimated at $96 million.
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Workplace Laws Too Confusing for Well-Meaning Employers: Costello
The former long-serving treasurer says most industrial awards are too complex, and the Productivity Commission is focused on anything but productivity.
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Indian Energy Giant Cuts Russia Oil Flow After Wong Urges Supply Chain Caution
On a diplomatic visit to India, Wong also spoke about China being a major regional force.
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New Restrictions on Power Banks for Aussie Travellers Following Cabin Fire
Virgin’s ban begins Dec. 1, while Qantas and Jetstar will enforce stricter rules from Dec. 15.
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Twitch Added to Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
Pinterest and Roblox remain exempt from the ban coming into effect from Dec. 10.
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Kellie Sloane Takes NSW Liberal Leadership Unopposed After Speakman Steps Aside
She replaces Mark Speakman, who formally resigned on Nov. 20 after mounting pressure inside the party.
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Queensland Parliament Clash as Labor Moves Motion to Support Net Zero
Labor says some LNP members can’t even bring themselves to say the words ‘net zero.’
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After Victoria, NSW Liberal Party Also Loses Leader
Former TV presenter Kellie Sloane is expected to have the numbers within the moderate dominated party room to take the leadership.
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NSW Moves to Ban ‘Public Displays of Nazi Ideology’
‘The bill responds to the recent neo-Nazi activity that took place outside New South Wales Parliament,’ said Attorney General Michael Daley.
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Senator Critical as Federal Public Service Budget Blows out by Nearly $1 Billion
ABS figures reveal the total federal government payroll rose to $40.8 billion in the 2024–25 financial year.
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