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Dutton Vows to ‘Make Victoria a Safer Place’ in Tough-on-Crime Pitch
The opposition leader has campaigned in Melbourne where crime was a major issue.
Greens Demand 1 Percent of Federal Budget Be Devoted to Environmentalism
Under the Greens’ plan, environmental funding would rise to $7.8 billion for 2025/26, with an additional $17 billion over the forward estimates.
Victoria Targets ‘Rotten Culture’ in Construction with New Laws
The new law will create a complaint referral service to investigate misconduct at public construction sites.
Victoria’s Acting Chief Commissioner Rules out Permanent Role
Less than 2 months in, Nugent said he won’t seek the role long-term, saying, ‘Life is short, and I have other passions to pursue.’
Labor Lobbies Fair Work for Wage Increases in Cost-of-Living Election Battle
Labor has made a submission to a Fair Work review into wages, aimed at sweetening the vote from low earners.
Labor Promises Over $38 Million for Road Upgrades in Melbourne Ahead of Election
Melbourne’s troubled roads will see $38.5 million in upgrades through a partnership of the federal and state governments.
Dutton Pledges to Lower the Home Loan Borrowing Buffer
Michael Sukkar said research shows nearly 40 percent of first-home buyers fail to secure finance due to serviceability buffers.
Queensland’s Tougher Crime Laws to Cover Another 20 Offences, Including Boasting on Social Media
Young criminals across Queensland have been put on notice, with a broad range of crimes set to attract strict penalties of up to life in prison.
RBA Holds Interest Rates Steady Ahead of Federal Election
RBA holds rates steady, citing inflation risks, global uncertainty, and tight labour markets despite easing price pressures and recovering demand.
Australia Largely Spared From Tariff Scrutiny, But US Flags Concern With Media Code, Pharma Rules, Beef
The US trade representative’s report to the president and Congress cites Australia’s News Media Bargaining Code and pharmaceuticals as concerns.
Paterson Warns CCP Ship Has Deep Sea Mapping Capabilities, Dutton Calls for Better Undersea Drones
‘We don’t know exactly what it’s doing,’ said Home Affairs Shadow Minister James Paterson.
Dutton to Cut $4.2 Billion in Melbourne Rail Funding, Redirects to Airport Link
Dutton’s campaigning is in Melbourne so far where the Liberal Party needs to secure several outer suburban seats.
Labor Pledges Ambitious Plan for 10,000 New Health Appointments Amid Campaign to Shore up Adelaide Seats
The $150 million promise comes as Labor attempts to shore up the knife-edge South Australian seat of Boothby.
Dutton Says He Would Prefer to Live in Sydney Over Canberra as Prime Minister
The prime minister and federal treasurer have labelled the Opposition Leader as ‘arrogant’ for discussing living arrangements ahead of the election.
Dutton Warns of ‘Blackouts’ Under Labor Energy Plan, Promises $10 Million for New Weather Radar
Campaigning has continued for both sides of politics.
Queensland LNP Says ‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’ Penalties Cutting Crime Rates
Incidents of wounding among youth criminals have fallen 16.9 percent on last year, according to the government.
Bird Flu Becomes ‘Urgent’ Notifiable Condition in Victoria
Medical practitioners must notify the government of any suspected or confirmed cases within 24 hours in Victoria.
Albanese Gets to Work on WA Marginal Seats With $200 Million Hospital Promise
Marginal seats across Australia’s major cities will play a big part in the election.
Global Program For Faster Entry into the US Widened to Australia
Israel, Columbia, India, Canada, Japan, Germany, Mexico, Panama, Netherlands, Switzerland, Taiwan, and UAE are among other nations involved in the program.
$35,000 Spent on 1 Custom Parliamentary Desk in Australia: Senate Committee
A desk like this for all Australian politicians in the parliament would cost $7.9 million.
