Tag #Australian Politics

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Dutton Criticizes ABC Funding, Hints at Cuts

Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton criticized the ABC's funding and journalists' impartiality, hinting at potential cuts if the Coalition wins the election, prompting concerns about the broadcaster's independence and reflecting a broader pattern of conservative scrutiny.

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Labor's Primary Vote Slumps in Key States, Endangering Key Seats

A Resolve Strategic survey reveals a drop in Labor's primary vote to 30% in NSW and 27% in Victoria, significantly lower than the last election, endangering key seats; while recent trends favor the government, Labor needs to equal its 2022 performance to avoid power-sharing.

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Dutton Pledges National Roads Program for WA Mining and Agriculture

In Perth, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton pledged a four-year, national mining and agriculture roads program for Western Australia, aiming to improve transport of food and mining commodities, contrasting his plan with the Albanese Labor government's approach.

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Dutton Supports Wage Rises, but Stops Short of Matching Albanese's Above-Inflation Proposal

Peter Dutton supports wage increases for 2.9 million low-paid Australian workers but opposes an above-inflation rise, unlike Prime Minister Albanese who advocates for such an increase to combat cost-of-living pressures, setting the stage for a key election battleground.

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Dutton attacks Victorian Labor government amid low approval ratings

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton criticized Victoria's Labor government for its handling of the police commissioner position and low approval ratings, while Prime Minister Albanese defended the Victorian premier's absence from campaign stops due to a parliamentary session; the Victorian state ...

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Dutton's Conservative Strategy: A Gamble for the 2025 Election

Peter Dutton's conservative policies targeting the ABC, schools, and government spending aim to appeal to the conservative base, but his strategy contrasts sharply with Prime Minister Albanese's economic focus, creating a clear ideological divide ahead of the 2025 Australian federal election.

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Death of Petro Georgiou: A Legacy of Principled Dissent

Petro Georgiou, a prominent Australian Liberal politician known for his independent stance, died at 77; his career was marked by challenging party lines on asylum seeker policies and advocating for human rights and multiculturalism.

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Protesters Disrupt Chalmers' Perth Press Conference

Two protesters interrupted Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers' press conference in Perth on Friday, questioning government support for gas projects and investments in Israel; Chalmers responded calmly, engaging with one protester and highlighting government actions.

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Dutton's Shock Gas Policy Enters Australian Election Debate

Australia faces a federal election on May 3rd, with a key issue being opposition leader Peter Dutton's new gas policy aiming to increase domestic supply by streamlining project approvals and potentially mandating domestic gas retention, contrasting with the Albanese government's approach of reservin...

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Coalition's Internal Conflict on Gambling Ad Ban Exposed

Liberal MP Keith Wolahan's campaign ads, promoting the Coalition's partial gambling advertising ban as a 'first step', reveal internal divisions within the party, contrasting with his previous support for a total ban in a bipartisan parliamentary committee report; other MPs also express varying view...

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Coalition's Economic Plan Relies on Growth, Not Tax Reform

Australia's Coalition plans to tackle a projected $179.5 billion budget deficit through economic growth, not wide-ranging tax reform, aiming to cut 41,000 public service jobs and repeal certain tax cuts, while avoiding detailed spending cut specifications.

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Dutton Vows to Review ABC Funding

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has announced that the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's (ABC) funding will be reviewed if the Coalition wins the next election, citing the need for cost-cutting measures amid economic hardship faced by Australian families. The ABC received $1.137 billion in federa...

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