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Dutton's Budget Plan: A Male-Dominated Focus Raises Gender Equality Concerns

In his budget reply speech, Peter Dutton prioritized boosting male-dominated sectors (mining, agriculture, construction, manufacturing) to fund healthcare and education, raising concerns about his approach to gender equality given the significant female workforce in the latter sectors.

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Gender Equality
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Dutton Considers Slashing Education Department, Drawing Trump Comparisons

Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton is considering cutting the federal education department and conditioning funding to state schools based on concerns about a "woke agenda" in curriculums, prompting strong criticism from the Labor party and education unions who draw parallels to similar actio...

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Quality Education
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Dutton's Unclear Energy Plan: Promises of Cheaper Power Lack Detail

Dutton claims the Coalition can lower electricity prices through nuclear power and a national gas reserve, but provides no concrete plan for achieving \$10/gigajoule gas or lowering household costs, despite modelling suggesting otherwise; experts warn of market disruption.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Labor and Coalition Clash Over Supermarket Price Gouging

In response to rising supermarket prices, Labor proposes a price-gouging taskforce, while the Coalition threatens divestiture of major chains if consumers are overcharged, highlighting a key policy difference between the two parties during a time of public concern.

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Reduced Inequality
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Dutton's Gas Plan Faces Criticism Amidst Feasibility Questions

Energy Minister Chris Bowen criticized Peter Dutton's plan to lower gas prices by reserving 50–100 petajoules of Queensland gas for the east coast market, questioning its feasibility and accusing the Coalition of rehashing an old policy; experts raised concerns about forcing gas producers to sell at...

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Labor Promises Federal Aid for Home Batteries to Cut Energy Bills

Australia's Labor party will offer federal assistance for households to buy home batteries, aiming to cut annual power bills by over \$1000, as part of its election campaign; the Coalition is focusing on gas price reductions.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Dutton's Funding Shift Threatens Melbourne Airport Rail Link

Opposition leader Peter Dutton's plan to redirect \$4.2 billion in federal funding from the Suburban Rail Loop East and Sunshine station projects to the Melbourne Airport Rail Link would severely impact regional connectivity, potentially stranding train travelers and harming regional communities.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Albanese Revises Federal EPA Plan After Previous Legislative Failure

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a revised plan for a federal environmental protection agency, differing from a previous failed attempt, involving consultation with various stakeholders to balance industry needs and environmental protection.

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Climate Action
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Australia Faces Hung Parliament in Upcoming Election

Australia's upcoming election is highly likely to result in a hung parliament, forcing negotiations between major parties and crossbenchers to form a government; this follows a significant decline in support for major parties and the rise of independents.

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Dutton Retracts Referendum Proposals Amidst Political Backlash

Peter Dutton, the Australian opposition leader, initially proposed three referendums—Indigenous recognition, four-year parliamentary terms, and stripping citizenship from dual nationals—but later withdrew these proposals due to the lack of bipartisan support, highlighting the challenges of achieving...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Labor Gains Ground in Latest Resolve Poll

A nationwide poll shows Labor's primary vote rising to 29 percent and Albanese regaining preferred Prime Minister status, while the Coalition's vote slipped to 37 percent and Dutton's performance rating fell. The shift is attributed to policy issues within the Coalition and potentially global events...

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Dutton's Controversial Nuclear Reactor Plan Faces Backlash

Australian politician Peter Dutton's plan to construct seven small-scale nuclear reactors faces widespread criticism due to high costs, extended timelines (20 years), safety concerns, and the potential for increased carbon emissions, delaying the transition to renewable energy sources.

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