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Australia Reverses Home Affairs Restructure After Security Incidents

Following security incidents, the Australian government reversed its decision to separate ASIO and the Australian Federal Police from the Department of Home Affairs, a move praised by former minister Peter Dutton, highlighting concerns about effective intelligence sharing and counter-terrorism effor...

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NSW MP Found Guilty of Sexual Assault, Sparking Calls for Parliamentary Reform

New South Wales MP Gareth Ward was found guilty of indecent assault and sexual intercourse without consent, prompting calls for his resignation and raising questions about parliamentary rules that allow convicted MPs to remain in office.

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Cormann Secures Second Term as OECD Secretary-General

Mathias Cormann, former Australian finance minister, secured a second five-year term as OECD secretary-general, becoming the first Australian to lead a major international organization, despite facing initial opposition.

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Data Breach Exposes Risks of Political Party Data Security Exemption

A ransomware attack on Clive Palmer's Trumpet of Patriots and United Australia parties exposed potentially sensitive voter data, highlighting the ongoing risk posed by the exemption of political parties from Australia's Privacy Act's data breach reporting requirements, despite warnings issued as ear...

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Internal Conflicts Hamper Australian Political Parties' Policy Agendas

Sussan Ley's leadership of the Liberal Party is challenged by internal divisions, particularly regarding childcare policy and climate change, while Labor's productivity agenda clashes with its industrial relations policies, hindering potential economic growth.

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Mass Exodus of Staff from Australian Government Amidst High Workload and Lucrative Private Sector Offers

Following a sweeping election victory, the Australian government has seen a mass exodus of senior staff from the Prime Minister's office and various ministerial departments, driven by demanding work hours and lucrative private sector opportunities, raising concerns about institutional knowledge and ...

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Albanese Government's Strategic Timing for Policy Reform

Following the recent Australian election, Prime Minister Albanese's government successfully deflected opposition attempts to use scare campaigns about new taxes; this success suggests a strategic window for enacting significant reforms during its second year in office.

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Australia confronts multiple crises: Childcare abuse, Gaza, and domestic pressure

Australia grapples with widespread childcare abuse allegations, a push for Palestinian state recognition within the Labor party, and ongoing crises in Gaza and domestically.

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Australia's Opposition Prioritizes Gas in Upcoming Energy Policy

Australia's opposition Coalition is prioritizing gas in its upcoming energy policy, exploring carbon capture solutions to expand its use, while facing internal divisions over net-zero targets and developing a policy balancing energy security with emissions reduction.

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Australia's Renewable Energy Stalemate

Australia's energy transition is hampered by political infighting and regulatory hurdles, despite the global competitiveness of renewables, risking economic opportunities and environmental protection.

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New Australian MPs' Speeches Highlight Social Justice and Economic Concerns

The first speeches of Australia's new parliamentarians reveal personal journeys of overcoming adversity, highlighting issues such as disability rights, child welfare, and economic inequality, with an initial emphasis on social justice from Labor MPs followed by a focus on economic concerns from the ...

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Lehrmann Rape Trial Application Dismissed

Bruce Lehrmann's solicitor withdrew a bid to stop his rape trial in Toowoomba District Court after failing to prove Queensland police illegally recorded conversations; the trial is expected to commence by July 31.

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