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Australia's Election: Renewables Win Public Mandate

Australia's 2025 election saw Labor's victory, driven by strong support for renewable energy, challenging the narrative of its limited appeal and highlighting the high cost of the Coalition's nuclear policy (estimated at $600 billion by Labor and $331 billion by Frontier Economics).

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Albanese Victory Opens Path for Long-Term Climate and Energy Policy in Australia

Australia's Albanese government, after winning a decisive election victory ending 15 years of insecure governments, has a chance to implement long-term policies to address climate change and boost its economy through renewable energy and hydrogen production, potentially reducing global emissions by ...

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Australia to Tax High-Value Superannuation Earnings

Australia's Labor government will increase taxes on superannuation earnings exceeding \$3 million to 30% from July 1st, expecting to raise \$2.3 billion in 2027-28 and \$40 billion over a decade, despite facing opposition from the Coalition and some independents.

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Albanese Sworn In, US-China Tariff Pause Announced

Following Australia's recent election, Governor-General Sam Mostyn oversaw the swearing-in of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his new cabinet, a process involving the PM's resignation and the approval of ministerial appointees, while Treasurer Jim Chalmers welcomed a 90-day tariff pause between ...

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Liberal Leadership Contest and Political Shifts in Australia

A Liberal party leadership battle is underway between Sussan Ley and Angus Taylor, following Labor's election victory and increased approval ratings for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese; other news includes a toxic algae bloom killing marine species and international developments regarding trade wars...

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Liberal Party Elects First Female Leader

Sussan Ley won the Liberal Party leadership ballot on Tuesday, becoming the first woman to lead the party, a move praised by Brittany Higgins but criticized by others as politically motivated. This comes four years after Higgins accused the party of abandoning her following an alleged rape.

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NSW Parliament Passes Amended Abortion Bill Amidst Activist Threats

The NSW Parliament passed an amended abortion bill, allowing nurses and midwives to prescribe medical terminations up to nine weeks, despite threats from anti-abortion activist Joanna Howe against politicians who supported it; the bill also prompted a controversial comparison to Nazi atrocities from...

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Speakman Defies Abortion Bill Threats

NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman will defy threats from anti-abortion campaigner Joanna Howe and vote for a bill allowing nurses and midwives to prescribe medical terminations up to nine weeks, calling her actions "brazen bullying".

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Australian Governor-General Sworn In Amidst US-China Trade Truce and MH17 Ruling

Australia's Governor-General Sam Mostyn was sworn in this morning, receiving Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's resignation letter and ministerial appointments, while Treasurer Jim Chalmers welcomed a temporary US-China tariff pause amid global economic uncertainty, and the UN's ICAO ruled Russia res...

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Internal Divisions in Australia's Nationals Party Highlight Global Net-Zero Debate

Australia's Nationals party is deeply divided over its commitment to a net-zero emissions target by 2050, with prominent members advocating for its abandonment, mirroring a broader international debate spurred by comments from former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair questioning current approaches to cli...

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Liberal Party Shared Voter Data with Exclusive Brethren for Election Campaign

The Australian Liberal Party granted access to sensitive voter data to the Exclusive Brethren, a Christian sect, enabling them to make nearly a million phone calls supporting the Coalition during the recent federal election, raising significant privacy and ethical concerns.

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Ley Elected First Female Leader of Liberal Party

Following a significant election loss, Sussan Ley was elected the first female leader of the Liberal party on 3 May, defeating Angus Taylor 29 to 25 votes, marking a potential shift in the party's direction.

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