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Teal MP Urges Albanese to Call Early Climate Change Election
‘Prime Minister, the stakes have never been higher,’ Teal MP Monique Ryan wrote to Mr. Albanese.
Fatima Payman Quits Labor Over Stance on Palestinian State
West Australian Senator Fatima Payman has announced she has quit Labor following her move to cross the floor in voting in favour of a Palestinian state.
Australia Passes Law to End Live Sheep Export by 2028
The Labor government says live cattle exports will not be banned.
Senator to Abstain From Voting After Suspension From Labor Caucus
Senator Fatima Payman says she will abstain from Senate matters for the week following her suspension from the Labor caucus.
‘Zionism Is Fascism’: Jewish MP’s Office Targeted With Fires, Windows Smashed
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called on those involved to ‘dial it down.’ Deputy Victorian Liberal Leader David Southwick said the attack was ‘unacceptable.’
Queensland Pledges $26 Billion on Renewables
The Liberal National Party has already promised to support funding in the state budget, before seeing the document.
Queensland Trumpets Appointment of Women to 55 Percent of Board Positions
The government has appointed 14 women to fill 21 positions across Queensland’s government-owned companies.
US Consulate Targeted by Pro-Palestinian Activists in Melbourne
Meanwhile, a Greens motion to suspend standing orders to recognise a Palestine state was defeated in Parliament by Labor and the Coalition.
Questions Raised Around Future of Labor Ministers Following Visa Chaos
More than a year after Labor gave a direction on appealing visa cancellations, some ministers are blaming the department handling them.
Greens’ Move to Recognise Palestinian State Voted Down in Parliament
The motion was voted down 80 votes to five.
Labor Pays Coal-Fired Power Station $450 Million to Stay Open
NSW Labor has angered environmental stakeholders by committing to coal for longer than promised in an effort to ensure lights remain on.
Labor and Greens Carbon Dioxide ‘Tax on Family Cars and Utes’ Passes Parliament
The New Vehicle Efficiency Standards will add thousands of dollars to the cost of buying SUVs, utes and four-wheel drives, according to the Coalition.
Mums, Dads, Grandparents Raise Alarm on Digital ID, Not Just ‘Tinfoil-Hat Brigade’: MP
Australia’s digital bill has been sent to the Federation Chamber for debate, and then back to the House on May 16.
Budget 2024: Government Pledges to Build 1.2 Million New Homes in Five Years
About $6.2 billion will go into the initiative.
Queensland Premier Doles out Coal-Funded $1,000 for Energy Bills
The coal-royalty funded handout comes less than 6 months before the Queensland state election.
Queensland Premier Steven Miles Expects to Be Swept out of Power
The premier recently came under fire for chartering two private jets to an announcement just days after passing a law to cut climate emissions by 75 percent.
Climate Change Minister Releases ‘Largest-Ever’ Tender for Renewable Energy
The government is aiming for 82 percent renewable energy by 2030.
Queensland Locks in 75 Percent Emissions Reduction Target by 2035
The government is also hoping 80 percent of the energy grid will come from renewable sources by 2035.
$11,000 Fines in Store for Landlords Who ‘Do the Wrong Thing’ in Victoria
Investigators will look into issues like functional kitchens, lockable external doors, and leaky taps.
