Tag #Australian Politics

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Dutton Proposes Referendum on Dual Citizen Deportations

Peter Dutton proposed a referendum to amend the Australian constitution, granting the federal government expanded powers to deport dual citizens convicted of serious crimes such as terrorism, paedophilia, and antisemitism, following a High Court ruling against ministerial citizenship stripping.

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Dutton Proposes Referendum on Deporting Criminal Dual Citizens

Peter Dutton proposes a constitutional amendment to allow deportation of dual citizens convicted of serious crimes in Australia, following an incident involving nurses who allegedly threatened Israeli patients; the proposal faces legal and political hurdles and may distract from economic issues in t...

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Albanese Approval Rating Surges, Outpacing Dutton Amidst Political and Economic Uncertainty

A Guardian Essential poll shows Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's approval rating at 46%, surpassing his disapproval rating for the first time in 18 months, while opposition leader Peter Dutton's disapproval rating reached 46%. The poll of 2,256 voters also revealed mixed public opinion o...

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Dutton Calls for CFMEU Deregistration Amidst Corruption Allegations

Opposition leader Peter Dutton proposed legislation to deregister the CFMEU's construction division, reintroduce the ABCC, and increase Fair Work Act penalties, sparking a political clash with Labor who fear jeopardizing ongoing investigations.

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Greens Offer Labor Support in Exchange for Debt Relief and Bulk Billing Boost

The Greens are offering Labor their support on key measures in exchange for immediate student debt reduction and a tripling of bulk-billing incentives, aiming to secure these policies before the election and prevent potential reversal by the opposition.

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Australia Urges Local Consumption Amid Trump Tariff Fallout

Australia's government is urging consumers to buy local products to mitigate the economic impact of failing to secure an exemption from Donald Trump's tariffs, prompting a political debate ahead of the election, with the opposition criticizing the government's weakness while also attempting to explo...

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Dutton's Proposed Referendum on Deporting Dual-National Criminals Faces Backlash

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton proposed a potential costly constitutional referendum to allow ministers to deport dual-national criminals, facing criticism from Prime Minister Albanese and Treasurer Chalmers who labeled it a distraction from the Coalition's economic policy, while internal dissent ro...

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Dutton's Referendum Proposal to Strip Citizenship of Criminal Dual Nationals Faces Steep Challenges

Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton proposes a referendum to change the Constitution, enabling ministers to revoke the citizenship of criminal dual nationals, despite past High Court rulings against such powers, facing challenges from a low referendum success rate and potential lack of biparti...

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Gangland Figures Persist in CFMEU Despite Investigations

Despite two royal commissions and the CFMEU's administration, known gangland figures like Mick Gatto continue operating within the union, highlighting a systemic failure of accountability and lack of government intervention.

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Dutton-Rinehart Friendship Sparks Concerns of Political Influence

As Australia heads to federal elections, the close friendship between opposition leader Peter Dutton and billionaire Gina Rinehart raises concerns about potential political influence, with Rinehart's substantial donations to the Coalition adding to the debate on money's role in politics.

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GST Allocation: Victoria's $3.7 Billion Windfall, Queensland's $1.2 Billion Shortfall

The Commonwealth Grants Commission's 2024 GST allocation awarded Victoria a $3.7 billion surplus and left Queensland with a $1.2 billion deficit, driven by population growth in Melbourne, high coal royalties in Queensland and NSW, lingering pandemic costs, and a costly deal to protect Western Austra...

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DiCaprio Condemns Jarrah Forest Clearing

South32 received approval to clear 39 square kilometers of jarrah forest near Boddington, WA, despite a 2024 ban on native forest logging; Leonardo DiCaprio's Instagram post brought global attention to the issue, highlighting the conflict between mining and environmental protection policies.

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