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Three Men Face Child Abuse Charges in Perth Court

Three men face child abuse charges in Perth, Australia, after separate incidents involving the alleged manipulation of underage girls, possession of child abuse material, and the discovery of child abuse videos during a baggage check at Perth Airport.

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High Immigration Creates Large Voting Blocs, Bolstering Labor's Electoral Victory

Australia's immigration reached 437,440 in the year to March, far exceeding forecasts and raising concerns about Labor's pledge to reduce it. This influx, predominantly from India and China, has created significant voting blocs bolstering Labor's electoral success in several key seats, potentially l...

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Australian Coalition Faces Internal Rift Amidst Rural Crises

The Australian Coalition government faces internal strife as the Nationals party threatens to leave over policy demands, distracting from severe floods and droughts affecting rural areas, prompting criticism from former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and other Coalition figures.

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Australian Coalition Parties Set to Reunite After Policy Concessions

Following a brief split, the Australian Liberal and National parties are poised to reunite after the Liberals agreed in principle to four key Nationals' policies, including nuclear energy support and supermarket reforms, marking only the third time in 80 years the coalition has fractured.

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Lehrmann Rape Trial: Defense Claims Prosecution Withholding Evidence

Bruce Lehrmann, a former Liberal party staffer, is to stand trial in Toowoomba, accused of raping a woman twice on October 10, 2021, following a night out in Toowoomba; his lawyer claims the prosecution has not disclosed vital evidence, including unredacted phone records and police notebooks.

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Australian Coalition Breakup: Opportunities Amidst Challenges

The breakup of the Australian Liberal and National coalition, despite criticism, presents opportunities for each party to better represent their distinct constituencies; a Western Australian example demonstrates a viable model for policy influence without a formal coalition.

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Australian Nationals Briefly Leave Coalition After Election Loss

The Australian Nationals briefly left the Coalition government following a major election loss, creating a short-lived crisis due to policy disagreements before a reconciliation was reached. This occurred after the 3 May election where the Liberal and Nationals parties were decisively defeated by th...

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Australian Coalition Faces Internal Divisions After Nationals Briefly Quit

Following Sussan Ley's narrow victory in the Liberal leadership race, the Nationals briefly left the coalition over policy disagreements, returning after a review was agreed to; however, concerns remain about the Coalition's ability to form a united front and address major policy challenges.

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Court Upholds Journalist's Credibility in Roberts-Smith Defamation Case

An Australian Federal Court dismissed Ben Roberts-Smith's appeal against Nine Newspapers, highlighting the complexities of journalist-source relationships and emphasizing the need for caution in interpreting secretly recorded conversations; the ruling has implications for journalistic ethics and leg...

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Leaked Letter Undermines Coalition Split Narrative

A leaked letter reveals the Nationals threatened to leave the Coalition after Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price defected to the Liberals on May 8, undermining claims the split was solely due to policy disagreements; the letter, from Bridget McKenzie to Michaelia Cash on May 12, highlighted the loss o...

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Liberal Party Shifts Stance on Environmental Reforms and Supermarket Divestiture

Following the split from the Nationals, the Australian Liberal Party will cooperate with the Labor government on environmental reforms and review its policy on supermarket divestiture, marking a significant shift in its political strategy. This new approach is expected to impact various sectors, inc...

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Australian Coalition Collapses Amidst Internal Divisions

The Australian Liberal and National parties' coalition collapsed due to irreconcilable policy differences and strategic disagreements on how to oppose the Labor government, leaving the future of the coalition uncertain.

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