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Government Report Criticizes Supermarket Giants Amidst Budget and Election

The ACCC released a critical report on Friday detailing Woolworths and Coles' profit increases despite rising costs, prompting questions about the timing and adequacy of proposed remedies.

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Canavan's Childbirth Loan Policy: Potential Impacts on Housing and Fertility

Queensland Senator Matt Canavan proposed a policy offering a \$100,000 low-interest loan to first-home buyers after having a child, aiming to boost Australia's declining birth rate, but critics argue it may inflate property prices and inadequately addresses complex societal issues.

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Australia Reassesses US Alliance Amidst Supermarket Price-Fixing Scandal

A former Australian defense chief criticized the US administration's reliability, prompting calls to reassess the strategic partnership; the ACCC found Coles and Woolworths increased prices during a cost-of-living crisis.

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Protests Disrupt Major Political Speeches in Australia

Two anti-nuclear protesters interrupted Peter Dutton's speech at the Lowy Institute in Sydney on Thursday, protesting the Coalition's plan to build seven nuclear power plants; similar protests disrupted Treasurer Jim Chalmers' speech on Tuesday.

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Liberal Party's Omission of Nuclear Energy in Ads Sparks Controversy

The Liberal Party's avoidance of "nuclear" in its paid social media advertisements, despite a proposed nuclear energy policy, has been criticized by Energy Minister Chris Bowen. This follows recent anti-nuclear protests targeting opposition leaders, highlighting public concerns amidst rising energy ...

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ACT Integrity Commission Finds Walter Sofronoff Guilty of Serious Corrupt Conduct

The ACT Integrity Commission found Walter Sofronoff, who led the inquiry into the Bruce Lehrmann trial, engaged in "serious corrupt conduct" for leaking his report to journalists before official release, violating the Inquiries Act and potentially committing offenses.

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Australia's Election: Hung Parliament Highly Likely

Australia's upcoming election is projected to result in a hung parliament, with neither major party likely to secure a majority; the balance of power rests on the preferences of numerous crossbench MPs, notably the teal independents who have yet to clearly state their post-election support.

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Lehrmann Case: Judge Ends Cost Dispute, Further Legal Actions Continue

Justice Michael Lee concluded the Lehrmann v Ten and Wilkinson legal cost dispute by ordering each party to pay their own costs, ending his involvement after a five-week trial and a $1.15 million settlement; further legal actions stemming from the Lehrmann case continue, including an appeal and a co...

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WA Nationals Win Albany, Jeopardizing Liberals' Opposition Bid

A recount in Albany gave the Nationals a seat, hindering the WA Liberals' bid for opposition status, which hinges on winning the extremely close Kalamunda seat where the margin is only 64 votes; this could lead to a Liberal-National alliance.

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Dutton Prioritizes Trump Meeting in Planned First Overseas Trip

Peter Dutton, if elected Australian Prime Minister, will prioritize a meeting with President Trump, focusing on restoring US aid to the Asia-Pacific, defending Australia's drug pricing scheme, and strengthening pro-Israel policies, marking a departure from previous Australian diplomatic practice.

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Australian Senator Skips Budget for Far-Right Conference

Victorian senator Ralph Babet will skip the pre-election budget in Canberra to MC the Australian Freedom Conference in Newcastle, featuring Tucker Carlson and Dinesh D'Souza via video stream, while his team attends the budget lock-up.

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Judge Sofronoff Found Guilty of Corrupt Conduct

The ACT Integrity Commission found former Queensland judge Walter Sofronoff guilty of serious corrupt conduct for leaking his inquiry report into the Bruce Lehrmann prosecution to journalists Janet Albrechtsen and Elizabeth Byrne before its official release on August 2nd, 2024, violating the Inquiri...

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