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Dutton Limits Press Questions, Albanese Pledges Post-Election Media Collaboration

Facing criticism and tough questions, Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton limited press conference questions to one per reporter, impacting transparency while potentially benefiting his election campaign; meanwhile, Prime Minister Albanese pledged post-election media collaboration against hate...

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No Poverty
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Trump's Shadow: Australian Election Campaign Hinges on Temperament, Not Policy

The 2025 Australian federal election campaign saw incumbent Prime Minister Anthony Albanese benefit from voters seeking stability amid the disruptive influence of Donald Trump's presidency, while opposition leader Peter Dutton's aggressive, negative campaign backfired, leading to declining poll rati...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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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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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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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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Australia to Launch 24/7 Telehealth Hotline

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a $204 million investment in a new 24/7 telehealth service, 1800MEDICARE, projected to reduce 250,000 annual emergency room visits, starting early next year.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Dutton Accused of Avoiding Nuclear Reactor Sites During Election Campaign

During Australia's 2025 election campaign, opposition leader Peter Dutton is accused of avoiding visits to seven proposed nuclear reactor sites, prompting criticism from the Labor party who claim his policy is unpopular and unviable, despite Dutton's claims of commitment to nuclear energy for the na...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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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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Gender Equality
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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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Good Health and Well-being
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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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Good Health and Well-being
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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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