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Mass Emails Pressure Australian Liberal MPs to Drop Net-Zero Targets
A secretive political consultancy group, Whitestone Strategic, sent hundreds of near-identical emails to Liberal MPs, demanding they drop net-zero targets or risk losing support, as part of a campaign by the right-wing lobby group Advance; the emails, which were sent using AI software, were describe...
Mass Emails Pressure Australian Liberal MPs to Drop Net-Zero Targets
A secretive political consultancy group, Whitestone Strategic, sent hundreds of near-identical emails to Liberal MPs, demanding they drop net-zero targets or risk losing support, as part of a campaign by the right-wing lobby group Advance; the emails, which were sent using AI software, were describe...
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44% Bias Score
Queensland Government Revokes Chief Health Officer Appointment, Sparking Legal Challenge
Dr. Krispin Hajkowicz is considering legal action after the Queensland government reversed its decision to appoint him as Chief Health Officer, citing his 2021 resignation from the same post under a previous administration, despite his recent successful application through a merit-based process, spa...
Queensland Government Revokes Chief Health Officer Appointment, Sparking Legal Challenge
Dr. Krispin Hajkowicz is considering legal action after the Queensland government reversed its decision to appoint him as Chief Health Officer, citing his 2021 resignation from the same post under a previous administration, despite his recent successful application through a merit-based process, spa...
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52% Bias Score
Victorian Parliament to End "Dump Day" Report Release Practice
The Victorian Parliament's "Dump Day" involves the mass release of hundreds of annual government reports in a single batch, hindering public and parliamentary scrutiny of government performance. The practice is enabled by the Financial Management Act's October 31st deadline, but proposed amendments ...
Victorian Parliament to End "Dump Day" Report Release Practice
The Victorian Parliament's "Dump Day" involves the mass release of hundreds of annual government reports in a single batch, hindering public and parliamentary scrutiny of government performance. The practice is enabled by the Financial Management Act's October 31st deadline, but proposed amendments ...
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48% Bias Score
RNA Showgrounds Arena Upgrade to Begin
Construction on Brisbane's RNA Showgrounds arena, a key 2032 Olympic legacy project, starts within weeks, focusing on historic stands before a new seating bowl is built after next year's Ekka, with no disruption except during the 2032 Games.
RNA Showgrounds Arena Upgrade to Begin
Construction on Brisbane's RNA Showgrounds arena, a key 2032 Olympic legacy project, starts within weeks, focusing on historic stands before a new seating bowl is built after next year's Ekka, with no disruption except during the 2032 Games.
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48% Bias Score
Albanese-Chalmers Rift Threatens Australian Economic Reform
Treasurer Jim Chalmers's proposed economic reforms face resistance from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, creating internal tension within the government and potentially hindering efforts to improve the Australian economy, according to Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie.
Albanese-Chalmers Rift Threatens Australian Economic Reform
Treasurer Jim Chalmers's proposed economic reforms face resistance from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, creating internal tension within the government and potentially hindering efforts to improve the Australian economy, according to Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie.
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36% Bias Score
WA Government Halves Wait Time for Former MPs' Board Remuneration, Sparking Cronyism Accusations
Western Australia's Premier Roger Cook reduced the waiting period for former MPs to receive taxpayer-funded board remuneration from 12 to 6 months, allowing former MPs Sue Ellery and Lara Dalton to receive an additional \$30,000 each, sparking accusations of cronyism and a lack of transparency despi...
WA Government Halves Wait Time for Former MPs' Board Remuneration, Sparking Cronyism Accusations
Western Australia's Premier Roger Cook reduced the waiting period for former MPs to receive taxpayer-funded board remuneration from 12 to 6 months, allowing former MPs Sue Ellery and Lara Dalton to receive an additional \$30,000 each, sparking accusations of cronyism and a lack of transparency despi...
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56% Bias Score
Albanese's Howard-esque Governing Style
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's governing style is increasingly mirroring that of former Prime Minister John Howard, prioritizing incremental change and consensus-building, a strategy that secured Howard a long tenure but also drew criticism.
Albanese's Howard-esque Governing Style
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's governing style is increasingly mirroring that of former Prime Minister John Howard, prioritizing incremental change and consensus-building, a strategy that secured Howard a long tenure but also drew criticism.
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36% Bias Score
Speakman's Leadership Under Siege Amidst NSW Liberal Party Crisis
Facing poor polling (32% primary vote), a looming by-election following the conviction of former MP Gareth Ward, and internal divisions, NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman is under pressure, with potential successors facing challenges of their own.
Speakman's Leadership Under Siege Amidst NSW Liberal Party Crisis
Facing poor polling (32% primary vote), a looming by-election following the conviction of former MP Gareth Ward, and internal divisions, NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman is under pressure, with potential successors facing challenges of their own.
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64% Bias Score
NSW Liberals face internal rift as they contest Kiama by-election
The NSW Liberals will contest the Kiama by-election despite internal divisions over a renewable energy bill that led to a frontbencher's resignation and questions about the leader's position; the party also faces a potential leadership challenge before Christmas.
NSW Liberals face internal rift as they contest Kiama by-election
The NSW Liberals will contest the Kiama by-election despite internal divisions over a renewable energy bill that led to a frontbencher's resignation and questions about the leader's position; the party also faces a potential leadership challenge before Christmas.
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52% Bias Score
Advance Targets Net-Zero Supporting Liberal MPs, Exacerbating Coalition Tensions
A right-wing Australian activist group, Advance, is targeting Liberal MPs supporting the 2050 net-zero climate target, intensifying internal Coalition tensions after their election losses and securing \$15.6 million in donations during 2023-24.
Advance Targets Net-Zero Supporting Liberal MPs, Exacerbating Coalition Tensions
A right-wing Australian activist group, Advance, is targeting Liberal MPs supporting the 2050 net-zero climate target, intensifying internal Coalition tensions after their election losses and securing \$15.6 million in donations during 2023-24.
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60% Bias Score
Ward Resigns from NSW Parliament Following Rape Conviction
Convicted rapist Gareth Ward resigned from the NSW parliament on Friday morning, triggering a by-election in Kiama, after unsuccessfully challenging his expulsion following a guilty verdict on four sexual assault charges last month.
Ward Resigns from NSW Parliament Following Rape Conviction
Convicted rapist Gareth Ward resigned from the NSW parliament on Friday morning, triggering a by-election in Kiama, after unsuccessfully challenging his expulsion following a guilty verdict on four sexual assault charges last month.
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60% Bias Score
Convicted NSW MP Defies Calls to Resign, Sparking Legal Battle
Convicted rapist and NSW MP Gareth Ward, despite his imprisonment and refusal to resign, is facing legal action for his continued presence in parliament, highlighting a loophole in the NSW Constitution Act that requires a five-year minimum sentence for expulsion and sparking calls for legislative re...
Convicted NSW MP Defies Calls to Resign, Sparking Legal Battle
Convicted rapist and NSW MP Gareth Ward, despite his imprisonment and refusal to resign, is facing legal action for his continued presence in parliament, highlighting a loophole in the NSW Constitution Act that requires a five-year minimum sentence for expulsion and sparking calls for legislative re...
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60% Bias Score
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