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Peter Dutton
$22.7 Billion Future Made in Australia Bill Introduced to Parliament
Labor introduces renewables bill to help Australia move towards net zero emissions by 2050.
RBA Has Much to Consider Before Deciding on Another Interest Rates Rise: Deputy Governor
The Reserve Bank of Australia will study a range of data as the nation waits to see if another interest rates rise will arrive in August.
Success of Renewables Behind Coalition’s Nuclear Push, Says Energy Minister
Energy Minister Chris Bowen says it’s the speed and effectiveness of renewables that has prompted the Coalition to put forth an alternative.
Australia Conservation Foundation Opposes Liberal’s Nuclear Energy Proposal
The Liberal-National Coalition said that Australia needs to have a balanced energy mix to deliver cheaper, cleaner and consistent 24/7 energy.
Regional Queensland Mayor Backs Nuclear Site for Local Area
Mayor Kathy Duff is concerned about the footprint large renewable energy developments require.
Journalist Formerly Detained in China Barred From Australian Media Event During CCP Premier’s Visit
The journalist was blocked from entering a government press event, but by Australian officials.
Data Centres Are Energy Hungry Beasts and Nuclear Could Be the Answer: Opposition
Technology could help breathe life into ailing businesses across the nation, but that technology comes with an ever-increasing need for power.
ANALYSIS: The Albanese Government’s ‘Patient, Calibrated’ Approach to Australia-China Relations
Li Qiang’s visit has, for the most part, been notable for shedding minimal light and generating no heat.
No Investigation Into 6 Public Servants Means No Justice for Robodebt Victims, Welfare Groups Say
The National Anti-Corruption Commission noted that the Australian Public Service Commission was already investigating 5 of the 6 senior public officials.
ABC’s Laura Tingle Issues Statement Explaining Comments on Racism
Laura Tingle told the Sydney Writer’s Festival that Australia was a ‘racist country.’
Greens’ Move to Recognise Palestinian State Voted Down in Parliament
The motion was voted down 80 votes to five.
Treasurer Calls Opposition’s Budget Reply ‘Dark, Divisive’
Dutton has pledged to cut overseas migration from 260,000 to 160,000, while Coalition partner Littleproud said it would not affect migration to regional areas.
Opinion: Opposition Hits the Right Notes in Budget Reply
His job in a budget-in-reply speech is to hold the government to account, not to govern himself. The time for detailed plans is much closer to the next election
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.
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.
‘Provocative’: Australian Helicopter Targeted by Flares From Beijing
An Australian Navy Seahawk helicopter was forced to take ‘evasive action’ after a CCP warplane dropped flares in its flight path.
Migrant Detainee Charged by Police for ‘Aggravated Robbery’ of 73-Year-Old Grandmother
Majid Jamshidi Doukoshkan is one of a 100 immigration detainees released into the community following a High Court ruling.
Opposition Leader Sides With Musk on Global Takedown Issue, Says Australia Cannot Be the ‘Internet Police’
The federal opposition in Australia has expressed differing views on whether it supports a global takedown order against X.
Fintech Company Executive Amelia Hamer Takes on Teal MP Monique Ryan in Kooyong Contest
‘Amelia Hamer has a breadth of experience and will be a champion for the people of Kooyong,’ Mr. Dutton posted to X.
Labor Government Backs Former PM to Remain as Ambassador Despite Trump Criticisms
While senior Labor figures back an appointment many had misgivings over, the Coalition backpedals on its earlier support for the acerbic former PM.
