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Australian Energy Prices Soar Despite Political Promises

Australian electricity prices have risen sharply, contradicting pre-election promises by both Labor and the Coalition to lower energy bills; the increase highlights failures in grid expansion and policy effectiveness, creating political pressure as the next election approaches.

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Cost-of-Living Anger Could Swing Australian Election to Coalition: Bligh

Former Queensland Labor premier Anna Bligh predicts that voter anger over cost-of-living issues could lead to a Coalition victory in the upcoming federal election, although she acknowledges the challenges involved. She also suggests the most likely outcome is a minority government with an unpredicta...

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NSW Hate Speech Laws Questioned After Explosives Incident Revealed as Hoax

NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley condemned a colleague's request for a briefing on when Premier Chris Minns learned a Sydney explosives incident was a criminal hoax, not terrorism, sparking concerns that hate speech laws were rushed through parliament under false pretenses.

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Cyclone Alfred Forces Australian Election Postponement

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese postponed the planned April 12 election due to Cyclone Alfred, prioritizing disaster relief over political campaigning, a decision influenced by past political missteps in similar situations.

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Fox's Uncharacteristic Endorsement Shakes Up Kooyong Race

Australia's wealthiest truckie, Lindsay Fox, has publicly endorsed Liberal candidate Amelia Hamer for the Kooyong electorate, breaking from his typical non-partisan approach due to his personal friendship with Hamer's family, despite his equal financial support for both Albanese and Dutton, and his ...

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Coalition's Plan to End Flexible Work for Public Servants Sparks Gender Equality Debate

The Australian Coalition plans to force public servants back into the office five days a week, reversing a 2023 agreement that allows flexible work. This decision is criticized for potentially harming women's careers and economic contributions, while the government claims it aims to boost productivi...

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Coalition Party Divided on Insurance Divestiture Policy

The Australian Coalition party is experiencing internal conflict over its policy on breaking up large insurance companies, with Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor denying any such plans while leader Peter Dutton stated he would consider divestiture if recommended by Treasury; this disagreement, along wit...

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Dutton Vows No Women's Rights Rollback Amidst Public Service Cuts

Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton promised no rollback of women's rights despite planned cuts to diversity and inclusion roles; he faced criticism for attending a fundraiser instead of addressing Tropical Cyclone Alfred impacting his electorate, while also disclosing $18.8 million in propert...

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Palmer's New Party Outspends Rivals with Controversial Ad Blitz

Clive Palmer's new party, "Trumpet of Patriots", is employing a massive advertising campaign across print, television, and online media, focusing on controversial messages about immigration, gender, and the economy, outspending major parties and generating millions of online impressions.

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Dutton Faces Scrutiny Over Taxpayer-Funded Flights to Liberal Fundraisers

Peter Dutton, Australia's opposition leader, has repeatedly used taxpayer-funded flights to attend Liberal party fundraisers, coinciding with parliamentary business, raising ethical concerns despite no rule breaches; Prime Minister Albanese uses similar methods, but with less transparent expenses.

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WA Labor Wins Second-Best Election Result Amidst Regional Losses and Independent Surge

In the Western Australian state election, Labor secured at least 40 seats with an 18 percent swing in their primary vote, while the Liberals won only 7 seats; however, Labor experienced significant losses in regional areas and faced challenges from independent candidates.

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WA Liberal Party Suffers Third Consecutive Electoral Defeat

The WA Liberal Party suffered a devastating electoral defeat in the 2025 election, winning only a few seats despite a well-resourced campaign; this continuous failure reflects a deeper issue of voter disconnect due to a lack of strategic planning and effective communication.

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