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Cyclone Postpones Australian Election

A cyclone disrupted Australian election plans, prompting postponement beyond April, giving both the ruling Labor party and opposition leader Peter Dutton time to adjust strategies.

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Coalition Plans 36,000 Public Service Job Cuts

Australia's Coalition party plans to cut 36,000 public service jobs if elected, aiming to save $6 billion annually to offset increased Medicare spending; however, this plan has drawn criticism for potentially harming service delivery and ignoring the geographical distribution of public servants.

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Trump Announces 100% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

Donald Trump announced 100 percent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, starting next Tuesday, following a decision to double tariffs on Chinese imports, prompting warnings of severe global economic consequences.

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Victoria Park Council Opposes WA Labor's Burswood Park Motorsports Precinct

WA Labor's \$217 million plan to build a motorsports precinct at Burswood Park faces opposition from the Victoria Park council due to environmental concerns and lack of community consultation, with over 2000 residents signing a petition against the plan.

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Australian Election: Coalition Targets Labor Heartland, Labor Eyes Greens Seats

Peter Dutton's Coalition is targeting Labor's traditional heartland seats, while Labor is focusing on winning back seats held by the Greens, with speculation growing that the election will be called within three weeks.

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Australian Election: Economic Hardship and Policy Choices

As Australia's May 17 federal election nears, politicians are proposing policies to address economic hardship caused by inflation and rising interest rates, creating a tension between short-term political gains and long-term economic stability; tax reform is a potential solution but faces political ...

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Coalition's Policy Inconsistency Undermines Election Campaign

Internal divisions within the Australian Coalition are causing confusion and conflicting messages on key policy proposals, including divestment powers and public sector job cuts, weeks before the election.

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Labor's Plan for Household Battery Incentive Scheme

Australia's Labor party is preparing a large residential energy efficiency package that may include expanding the small-scale renewable energy scheme (SRES) to include home batteries, aiming to lower energy costs and emissions; the Coalition is also developing a similar plan.

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Record Voter Turnout and Electoral Redistribution Shape Australia's 2025 Federal Election

Australia's 2025 federal election will feature a record 18 million voters, due to population growth and electoral commission efforts, resulting in electoral redistribution, impacting campaigning strategies and policy priorities.

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WA Election: Labor's Housing Plan vs. Liberal's Tough-on-Crime Stance

The re-election campaign in Western Australia sees the Labor government pledging up to 1000 new affordable housing units via a $210 million Keystart boost, while the Liberals promise a $100 million investment in 300 GPS trackers for dangerous offenders and public naming of escaped prisoners, alongsi...

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Cost of Living to Dominate Australian Federal Election

Australia's upcoming federal election will be heavily influenced by cost of living concerns; despite overall inflation at 2.4%, employee households saw a 4% increase, largely driven by a 14.7% rise in mortgage repayments.

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Rishworth Faces Cousin in Election; Dutton's Housing Ban Popular

Australia's Minister Amanda Rishworth faces a cousin in the upcoming election, while a survey reveals almost 70% support for Peter Dutton's temporary ban on foreign residential property investment.

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