Tag #Australian Politics

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Deeming Seeks Reinstatement to Victorian Liberal Party After Defamation Win

Following a defamation win against Victorian Liberal Party leader John Pesutto, Moira Deeming seeks reinstatement to the party despite facing significant opposition from fellow MPs who had voted for her expulsion; her future within the party remains uncertain.

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Albanese's Appeasement of News Corp Yields Limited Results Amidst Rising Tensions

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has attempted to appease News Corporation to avoid conflict, a strategy that has included frequent meetings with executives and appearances on Sky News. However, News Corp has launched attacks on the government, particularly surrounding the Voice referendum...

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Australia Announces Childcare Subsidy Expansion, Reserve Bank Hints at Dovish Approach to Rates

Australia's Labor government will today announce a childcare subsidy expansion for families earning up to \$530,000 annually, covering three days a week, aiming to ease cost-of-living pressures; the Reserve Bank hinted at a potentially more dovish approach to interest rates, though cuts remain unlik...

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"Conflicting Polls Cloud Labor's 2025 Election Outlook"

"A new Resolve poll shows Labor's primary vote at 27%, compared to 32.6% in the 2022 election, while the Coalition sits at 38%; however, other polls suggest a closer race, leaving the 2025 election outcome uncertain."

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Victorian Electoral Laws Face High Court Challenge Over Funding Disparity

Independent Victorian candidates are challenging the state's electoral laws in the High Court, alleging that an exemption allowing major parties unlimited funds from nominated entities creates an unconstitutional barrier to political communication; the Premier's inaction on promised reforms has prom...

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Labor's Support Plummets to New Low Amid Economic Concerns

A Resolve Political Monitor survey reveals a sharp decline in Labor's primary vote to 27 percent, the lowest since the last election, with 59 percent of voters feeling worse off economically, while the Coalition is favored to improve the economy and leads in two-party preferred terms by 51 to 49 per...

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"2024: 'Enshittification', Political Turmoil, and Property Controversies in Australia"

"2024 in Australia saw Syria's fall, Trump's re-election, the Gaza war's continuation, and significant property market controversies involving Prime Minister Albanese and other prominent figures; the year was described as 'enshittification'."

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Cross River Rail Cost Soars to $17 Billion, Opening Delayed to 2029

Queensland's Cross River Rail project faces a substantial cost increase, with the LNP government citing a $17 billion price tag and a 2029 completion date, compared to Labor's $5.4 billion and 2026 projections. Disagreements center on included costs and accounting practices.

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"Labor Unveils Expanded Childcare Subsidies Ahead of Australian Election"

"Australia's Labor government will announce plans to expand childcare subsidies to families earning up to \$530,000 annually for three days a week, eliminating the activity test, as part of its election platform."

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Dutton Accused of Policy Flip-Flop on Migration

Opposition leader Peter Dutton initially promised to cut net overseas migration to 160,000 but later appeared to retract this commitment, prompting criticism from Bill Shorten who highlighted the confusion between net and permanent migration, questioning Dutton's readiness to govern.

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Australian Unions Plan Political Shift, Threatening Labor's Electoral Prospects

Eighty union leaders, angered by the Albanese government's administration of the construction union and feeling ignored by the Labor party, are meeting in Canberra to plan a new political strategy, potentially shifting support to independent and minor parties and demanding stronger workplace reforms...

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Tight Australian Election Race: Polling Shows Coalition Gaining Ground

With the Australian federal election looming, recent polling indicates a tight race between the Coalition (projected 64 seats) and Labor (59 seats), leaving 14 seats undecided, and highlighting the importance of Western Australia where Prime Minister Albanese will visit to shore up support.

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