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8 Key Takeaways From the Queensland Election Result
The outcome of the Queensland election will likely be pored over by political strategists in the lead-up to the federal election.
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Minor Party Backs Bringing Back Caning for Children and Adult Offenders
A Queensland political party has suggested bringing in the use of the cane for criminals, a method used by countries like Singapore.
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Abortion Once Frowned Upon, Now Celebrated: Academic Leader
Australians abort around 80,000 babies every year in a practice that was once religiously and culturally frowned upon.
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Bill to Recognise Biological Sex Fails at 1st Hurdle
One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson tried to push the Bill, which was voted down by Labor, the Greens, and Senator Pocock.
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South Australian MP Says Video Showing Drug Use Is a Deepfake
Former SA Opposition Leader David Speirs claims a video showing him snorting a substance off a plate was faked.
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Senator Faruqi’s Participation in Antisemitism Investigation ‘Inappropriate’: Jewish MP
Politicians and Jewish groups are questioning why Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi has taken a place on a committee to decide on an inquiry into antisemitism.
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Premier Attempts to Salvage Billion-Dollar Gold Mine Shuttered Due to Indigenous Heritage
NSW Labor Premier Chris Minns has stepped in to try and save a mining project after federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek put a stop to part of it.
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Treasurer Says Opposition Using ‘Division’ as Political Tactic
The comments come after Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton argued against giving visas to Gaza refugees temporarily.
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NT Election Loss Heralds Tricky Times Ahead for Labor Party: Expert
Griffith University researcher Paul Williams also warned that job losses from AI could be an election issue soon.
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Gladys Berejiklian Loses Appeal Against Corruption Allegations
The former New South Wales Liberal leader’s appeal outcome just in.
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Minister Backflips on Claim That Drones Were Used to Monitor Detainees
Australia’s immigration minister has once again found himself under fire for saying police were watching criminal migrants with drones when they weren’t.
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Victoria Appoints Parliamentary Secretary for ‘Men’s Behaviour Change’
The role will earn nearly $245,000 per year.
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8 Key Takeaways From the Queensland Election Result
The outcome of the Queensland election will likely be pored over by political strategists in the lead-up to the federal election.
|
Minor Party Backs Bringing Back Caning for Children and Adult Offenders
A Queensland political party has suggested bringing in the use of the cane for criminals, a method used by countries like Singapore.
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Abortion Once Frowned Upon, Now Celebrated: Academic Leader
Australians abort around 80,000 babies every year in a practice that was once religiously and culturally frowned upon.
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Bill to Recognise Biological Sex Fails at 1st Hurdle
One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson tried to push the Bill, which was voted down by Labor, the Greens, and Senator Pocock.
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South Australian MP Says Video Showing Drug Use Is a Deepfake
Former SA Opposition Leader David Speirs claims a video showing him snorting a substance off a plate was faked.
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Senator Faruqi’s Participation in Antisemitism Investigation ‘Inappropriate’: Jewish MP
Politicians and Jewish groups are questioning why Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi has taken a place on a committee to decide on an inquiry into antisemitism.
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Premier Attempts to Salvage Billion-Dollar Gold Mine Shuttered Due to Indigenous Heritage
NSW Labor Premier Chris Minns has stepped in to try and save a mining project after federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek put a stop to part of it.
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Treasurer Says Opposition Using ‘Division’ as Political Tactic
The comments come after Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton argued against giving visas to Gaza refugees temporarily.
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NT Election Loss Heralds Tricky Times Ahead for Labor Party: Expert
Griffith University researcher Paul Williams also warned that job losses from AI could be an election issue soon.
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Gladys Berejiklian Loses Appeal Against Corruption Allegations
The former New South Wales Liberal leader’s appeal outcome just in.
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Minister Backflips on Claim That Drones Were Used to Monitor Detainees
Australia’s immigration minister has once again found himself under fire for saying police were watching criminal migrants with drones when they weren’t.
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Victoria Appoints Parliamentary Secretary for ‘Men’s Behaviour Change’
The role will earn nearly $245,000 per year.
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