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Australian Parties Vow to End Chinese Lease of Darwin Port

Australia's Labor and Coalition parties plan to end Landbridge's lease of the Port of Darwin after a 2023 government review found no national security threat, despite citing strategic importance and potential costs to taxpayers for compensation.

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Rise of Independents Shakes Up Australian Election

Australia's upcoming federal election sees a rise in independent and minor party candidates, potentially leading to a hung parliament or minority government, significantly altering traditional political dynamics and introducing uncertainty.

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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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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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Coalition softens work-from-home stance, impacting only Canberra public servants

The Coalition, initially mandating a return to office for all Australian public servants, has revised its policy to only affect Canberra-based employees (36.9% of the workforce) after negative polling and internal criticism, resulting in a policy that is now more aligned with flexible work arrangeme...

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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 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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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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