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Australia's Pre-Election Spending Surge: $35 Billion Increase

Australia's government will increase spending by $35 billion before the election, driven by tax cuts and investments in healthcare, infrastructure, and social programs, bringing government spending to 27% of the economy, the highest since 1985-86 excluding pandemic years, while the opposition critic...

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Australia's Election: Work From Home Rights Become Major Battleground

Australia's major parties clash over work-from-home rights, with the Coalition pushing for a return to offices for public servants, while Labor highlights potential cost increases and attacks on workers' rights, particularly women, to gain political advantage.

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Dutton Warns Coalition Against Leaks, Citing Election Risks

Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton warned his Coalition party to stop leaking internal policy debates and frustrations to the media, fearing it could cost them the election, following reports of internal divisions over policy proposals and leadership.

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Zempilas Elected Leader of WA Liberals

Basil Zempilas, a former Perth lord mayor and Seven West Media personality, was elected leader of the WA Liberals and opposition on Tuesday, following the party's win of seven lower house seats in the recent election. He plans to focus on curbing wasteful government spending and improving parliament...

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Call to Cancel Melbourne Suburban Rail Loop Amid Funding Concerns

Opposition Leader Brad Battin is urging Premier Jacinta Allan to cancel contracts for Melbourne's \$34.5 billion Suburban Rail Loop, citing an Infrastructure Australia report expressing low confidence in its costings and funding methods, with the report suggesting no further federal funding beyond t...

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Australia's Election-Focused Budget: Record Spending Amidst Rising Debt

Australia's upcoming budget features record spending across various sectors, including $16 billion for HECS debt reduction, $10 billion for affordable housing, and $20 billion for energy upgrades, all aimed at bolstering Labor's re-election prospects despite concerns about rising national debt.

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Brisbane 2032 Olympics: $3.79 Billion Infrastructure Plan Announced

The Queensland government announced a $3.79 billion plan for Brisbane's 2032 Olympics, including a new 63,000-seat stadium and aquatic center at Victoria Park, breaking a prior commitment; the Gabba will be redeveloped for housing, while other events will be held in Rockhampton and Toowoomba.

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Paterson Defends Gatto Accusations, Blames ABCC Abolishment

Opposition frontbencher James Paterson defended his criticism of underworld figure Mick Gatto, blaming the government's abolishment of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) for the issues exposed in the Building Bad investigation, while Gatto denied the accusations and demanded ...

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Brisbane to build new \$3.8bn Olympic stadium, replacing Gabba

Queensland will build a \$3.8bn, 63,000-seat stadium at Brisbane's Victoria Park for the 2032 Olympics, replacing the Gabba, despite Premier David Crisafulli's election promises.

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Queensland Secures Education Funding Amidst Controversial Olympic Stadium Plans

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese finalized an education funding deal in Canberra today, coinciding with discussions about the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, including a potential \$3.4 billion stadium at Victoria Park, contradicting a previous election promise.

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Australia's "Pocket Money Politics": Handouts Fuel Inflation and Risk Long-Term Economic Instability

An overwhelming 83% of Australians support increased government spending to combat cost-of-living pressures, despite acknowledging it fuels inflation, creating a politically entrenched cycle of handouts that risks long-term economic instability due to tax churn and a growing public service sector.

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Labor Announces $300 Power Bill Relief Ahead of Election

Australia's Labor government will provide $150 in power bill relief to all households and small businesses, followed by two further $75 reductions, costing taxpayers $1.8 billion, to counter rising energy prices, despite a prior unfulfilled promise of a $275 reduction.

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