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Dutton's Budget Reply: Fuel Excise Cut Takes Center Stage

In his budget reply speech, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton criticized the Albanese government's economic performance, citing rising power prices and financial hardship, while proposing a temporary fuel excise cut as a key election promise.

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Coalition to Counter Labor's Tax Cuts with New Cost-of-Living Plan

In response to Labor's $17.1 billion income tax cuts, the Australian Coalition, led by Peter Dutton, will announce a competing cost-of-living relief package on Thursday, including potential gas reservation policies and additional housing initiatives, ahead of a likely Friday election.

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Decision on Woodside's North West Shelf Gas Project Delayed Until After Federal Election

Australia's Environment Minister delayed the decision on Woodside's North West Shelf gas project extension until May 31, after the federal election, sparking criticism from the opposition who accused the government of political maneuvering, while Woodside expressed disappointment over the delay.

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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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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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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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Salmon Farm Protection Bill Sparks Extinction Concerns

The Australian Greens protested the government's decision to protect salmon farms from legal challenges in the Senate, using a dead salmon to highlight concerns about the potential extinction of the endangered Maugean skate due to low oxygen levels caused by fish farming in Macquarie Harbour, Tasman...

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NDIS Reforms Spark Outcry as Senator Details Son's Plan Cut

Outgoing Senator Hollie Hughes emotionally recounted her son's NDIS plan cut, sparking renewed debate about the scheme's $48.5 billion reforms and the government's refusal to disclose its financial sustainability framework, despite 19 requests from opposition and Greens senators.

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Dutton's Election Gamble: Can Negative Campaigning Secure Victory?

Peter Dutton, leader of the Australian Liberal Party, aims to defeat Prime Minister Albanese in the upcoming election, but his current strategy, focused on highlighting Albanese's flaws rather than offering detailed policy, faces challenges. The 2019 election, where voters favored a directionless go...

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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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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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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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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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