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LNP Demands Federal Funding for Maroochydore Rail Extension
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie criticized the federal Labor government for not prioritizing funding for the LNP's pledge to extend rail services to Maroochydore, a project excluded from Infrastructure Australia's draft priority list, while a second fire in two days at a Stanthorpe tobacconist is unde...
LNP Demands Federal Funding for Maroochydore Rail Extension
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie criticized the federal Labor government for not prioritizing funding for the LNP's pledge to extend rail services to Maroochydore, a project excluded from Infrastructure Australia's draft priority list, while a second fire in two days at a Stanthorpe tobacconist is unde...
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Australian Ministers Criticize Colonial Analogy
Australian Labor Minister Katy Gallagher and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized Sussan Ley's comparison of Australia's colonization to SpaceX's Mars mission, while Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus responded to criticism of Penny Wong's visit to Poland.
Australian Ministers Criticize Colonial Analogy
Australian Labor Minister Katy Gallagher and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized Sussan Ley's comparison of Australia's colonization to SpaceX's Mars mission, while Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus responded to criticism of Penny Wong's visit to Poland.
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40% Bias Score
Australia Day: Divided Celebrations Highlight Indigenous Rights Debate
Australia Day celebrations on January 26th, 2024, were marked by protests and celebrations, highlighting the ongoing division over Indigenous rights, with the opposition party vowing to mandate Australia Day citizenship ceremonies if elected and the current government attempting to accommodate multi...
Australia Day: Divided Celebrations Highlight Indigenous Rights Debate
Australia Day celebrations on January 26th, 2024, were marked by protests and celebrations, highlighting the ongoing division over Indigenous rights, with the opposition party vowing to mandate Australia Day citizenship ceremonies if elected and the current government attempting to accommodate multi...
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Albanese's First Term Defined by Failed Voice Referendum
Anthony Albanese's first term as Prime Minister is largely defined by the failed Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, overshadowing other policy initiatives and lacking the significant, enduring reforms of past Labor governments. The referendum's defeat also impacts the possibility of further ...
Albanese's First Term Defined by Failed Voice Referendum
Anthony Albanese's first term as Prime Minister is largely defined by the failed Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, overshadowing other policy initiatives and lacking the significant, enduring reforms of past Labor governments. The referendum's defeat also impacts the possibility of further ...
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Queensland Faces \$217.8 Billion Debt Projection, Premier Assures Public Servants
Queensland's debt is projected to hit \$217.8 billion by 2027-28, prompting Premier Crisafulli to assure public servants of job security despite Treasurer Janetzki's warning of a potential credit rating downgrade, a claim the opposition calls exaggerated.
Queensland Faces \$217.8 Billion Debt Projection, Premier Assures Public Servants
Queensland's debt is projected to hit \$217.8 billion by 2027-28, prompting Premier Crisafulli to assure public servants of job security despite Treasurer Janetzki's warning of a potential credit rating downgrade, a claim the opposition calls exaggerated.
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40% Bias Score
LNP Proposes $20,000 Tax Deduction for Business Food and Entertainment
Peter Dutton's LNP announced a $20,000 annual tax deduction for small businesses to spend on food and entertainment at clubs, pubs, and restaurants, a proposal that has been widely criticized by economists and commentators as wasteful and potentially costing billions of dollars.
LNP Proposes $20,000 Tax Deduction for Business Food and Entertainment
Peter Dutton's LNP announced a $20,000 annual tax deduction for small businesses to spend on food and entertainment at clubs, pubs, and restaurants, a proposal that has been widely criticized by economists and commentators as wasteful and potentially costing billions of dollars.
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56% Bias Score
Defamation Lawsuit Targets Senator Price over Central Land Council CEO
Senator Jacinta Price faces a defamation lawsuit from the CEO of the Central Land Council, Lesley Turner, for a press release suggesting his dismissal due to unprofessional conduct; the NT News previously apologized for publishing similar information, while Senator Price maintains her claims.
Defamation Lawsuit Targets Senator Price over Central Land Council CEO
Senator Jacinta Price faces a defamation lawsuit from the CEO of the Central Land Council, Lesley Turner, for a press release suggesting his dismissal due to unprofessional conduct; the NT News previously apologized for publishing similar information, while Senator Price maintains her claims.
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40% Bias Score
Victorian Treasurer Questions Government's Use of $12.1 Billion "Slush Fund"
Victorian Treasurer Jaclyn Symes raised concerns about her government's use of a $12.1 billion "slush fund", with experts citing significantly higher spending than other Australian jurisdictions; $39.9 billion since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, exceeding other states and the federal government ...
Victorian Treasurer Questions Government's Use of $12.1 Billion "Slush Fund"
Victorian Treasurer Jaclyn Symes raised concerns about her government's use of a $12.1 billion "slush fund", with experts citing significantly higher spending than other Australian jurisdictions; $39.9 billion since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, exceeding other states and the federal government ...
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Dutton Appoints Shadow Minister for Government Efficiency, Mirroring Trump's Policies
Peter Dutton appointed Jacinta Price as shadow minister for government efficiency on January 25, following Gina Rinehart's call for similar measures and mirroring Donald Trump's policies; this has raised concerns about potential overlaps with existing roles and the influence of wealthy individuals o...
Dutton Appoints Shadow Minister for Government Efficiency, Mirroring Trump's Policies
Peter Dutton appointed Jacinta Price as shadow minister for government efficiency on January 25, following Gina Rinehart's call for similar measures and mirroring Donald Trump's policies; this has raised concerns about potential overlaps with existing roles and the influence of wealthy individuals o...
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Dutton to Reshuffle Shadow Cabinet Amidst Internal Tensions
Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton will reshuffle his shadow cabinet over the Australia Day long weekend, prompted by Simon Birmingham's resignation from parliament and Paul Fletcher's upcoming retirement, creating internal tensions over the foreign affairs portfolio.
Dutton to Reshuffle Shadow Cabinet Amidst Internal Tensions
Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton will reshuffle his shadow cabinet over the Australia Day long weekend, prompted by Simon Birmingham's resignation from parliament and Paul Fletcher's upcoming retirement, creating internal tensions over the foreign affairs portfolio.
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Labor pledges \$626m to boost construction apprenticeships
The Australian Labor government announced a \$626 million initiative to boost the number of apprentices in the construction industry by providing \$10,000 in installments to those in housing or clean energy construction, aiming to address a shortage of workers needed to meet its 1.2 million-home bui...
Labor pledges \$626m to boost construction apprenticeships
The Australian Labor government announced a \$626 million initiative to boost the number of apprentices in the construction industry by providing \$10,000 in installments to those in housing or clean energy construction, aiming to address a shortage of workers needed to meet its 1.2 million-home bui...
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36% Bias Score
Albanese's Desperate Bid to Save Australian Labor Government
Facing a potential electoral defeat in Australia's 2024 election, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has intensified his campaign efforts, despite policy achievements like the Housing Australia Future Fund and tax cuts, due to waning popularity driven by communication issues and economic concerns.
Albanese's Desperate Bid to Save Australian Labor Government
Facing a potential electoral defeat in Australia's 2024 election, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has intensified his campaign efforts, despite policy achievements like the Housing Australia Future Fund and tax cuts, due to waning popularity driven by communication issues and economic concerns.
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60% Bias Score
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