Tag #Australian Politics

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Broad Coalition Opposes Australian Nuclear Reactor Plan

Forty-one Australian groups, including unions, environmentalists, and Indigenous communities, launched a coordinated campaign against the opposition's plan to build seven nuclear reactors at seven sites across Australia, citing slow deployment, high costs, long-lived waste, and a lack of community c...

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Scrutiny of Liberal Candidate's Business Practices

Liberal Party candidate Zahid Safi's business practices are under scrutiny after several of his companies were deregistered for unpaid fees, websites showed false reviews and stock images, and residents denied knowledge of business operations at his listed address.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Labor MP Criticizes Government's Inaction on Gambling Ads

Labor MP Jerome Laxale criticized the Albanese government for failing to act on a bipartisan inquiry's recommendations to ban gambling ads, expressing his disappointment and committing to stronger reforms if re-elected, highlighting the ongoing presence of betting odds during live sports broadcasts ...

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Queensland Government Halts Fast-Tracked Housing Project

The Crisafulli government in Queensland is reviewing fast-tracked housing projects, halting one development in Tewantin due to community concerns and local planning issues, while approving others, reflecting a policy shift towards greater collaboration with local councils.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Palmer Launches "Trumpet of Patriots" Campaign, Targeting Australia's Major Parties

Clive Palmer launched his "Trumpet of Patriots" party campaign at his Queensland resort on the Sunshine Coast, aiming to provide a "common sense" alternative to the established parties, promising policies such as high-speed rail and reduced immigration while criticizing the major parties' spending a...

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Economists Condemn Australian Housing Schemes as Counterproductive

Australia's political parties propose various housing schemes to help first-home buyers, but economists warn these will likely increase housing prices, benefiting current homeowners rather than buyers due to increased demand exceeding supply. Labor's $10 billion plan to build 100,000 new homes is th...

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Labor Ministers Refuse to Condemn Candidate's Anti-Pope Tweets

Australian Labor ministers Richard Marles and Clare O'Neil refused to condemn their candidate Helen Madell for past tweets accusing Pope Francis of supporting pedophiles; Madell deleted the tweets, but the ministers' response sparked controversy and criticism from the opposition.

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Australian MP Advocates for Men's Health, Discloses Weight-Loss Medication Use

Australian Member of Parliament Dan Repacholi publicly discussed his use of Mounjaro, a weight-loss drug, highlighting a need for open conversation about men's health and advocating for its inclusion in the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme to lower costs.

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Australian Election Campaign Paused Following Pope Francis's Death

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton suspended their election campaigns today to pay respects to Pope Francis following his death; tonight's leaders' debate is still scheduled.

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Gender Equality
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Australian Election 2025: Liberals Aim to Reclaim Lost Seats

The 2025 Australian federal election sees Liberal candidates attempt to regain seats lost to independent "teal" candidates in 2022, with the outcome depending on shifting voter priorities from climate change to economic concerns and the potential for a hung parliament.

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Australia's Coalition Accuses Labor of Secrecy Over Alleged Russian Military Base Request in Indonesia

Australia's Coalition accuses the Labor government of secrecy concerning an alleged Russian request to base long-range aircraft in Indonesia, claiming a breach of caretaker conventions despite the government's assertion that no such obligation exists during the election campaign; this has prompted a...

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Sydney Lawyer Fined, Hires Controversial Employee

Sydney criminal lawyer Ahmed Dib was fined $3000 for failing to comply with court orders, while his firm hired Steve "Mav" Mavrigiannakis, a former political candidate with a controversial past, highlighting ethical considerations within Sydney's legal system.

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