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High Immigration Creates Large Voting Blocs, Bolstering Labor's Electoral Victory

Australia's immigration reached 437,440 in the year to March, far exceeding forecasts and raising concerns about Labor's pledge to reduce it. This influx, predominantly from India and China, has created significant voting blocs bolstering Labor's electoral success in several key seats, potentially l...

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Leaked Letter Undermines Coalition Split Narrative

A leaked letter reveals the Nationals threatened to leave the Coalition after Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price defected to the Liberals on May 8, undermining claims the split was solely due to policy disagreements; the letter, from Bridget McKenzie to Michaelia Cash on May 12, highlighted the loss o...

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Australian Coalition Breakup: Opportunities Amidst Challenges

The breakup of the Australian Liberal and National coalition, despite criticism, presents opportunities for each party to better represent their distinct constituencies; a Western Australian example demonstrates a viable model for policy influence without a formal coalition.

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Liberal Party Shifts Stance on Environmental Reforms and Supermarket Divestiture

Following the split from the Nationals, the Australian Liberal Party will cooperate with the Labor government on environmental reforms and review its policy on supermarket divestiture, marking a significant shift in its political strategy. This new approach is expected to impact various sectors, inc...

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Brisbane Delays Cyclone Recovery Due to Funding Shortfall

Brisbane City Council is delaying post-Cyclone Alfred clean-up efforts due to a \$45 million funding shortfall, despite receiving \$32 million in federal aid, highlighting bureaucratic challenges in disaster recovery for large cities.

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Nationals Leave Coalition Over Policy Disputes

The Australian National Party left the Coalition after failing to secure policy agreements with the Liberals, particularly on nuclear power and shadow cabinet confidentiality, leading to a fractured opposition.

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Australian Coalition Parties Set to Reunite After Policy Concessions

Following a brief split, the Australian Liberal and National parties are poised to reunite after the Liberals agreed in principle to four key Nationals' policies, including nuclear energy support and supermarket reforms, marking only the third time in 80 years the coalition has fractured.

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Lehrmann Rape Trial: Defense Claims Prosecution Withholding Evidence

Bruce Lehrmann, a former Liberal party staffer, is to stand trial in Toowoomba, accused of raping a woman twice on October 10, 2021, following a night out in Toowoomba; his lawyer claims the prosecution has not disclosed vital evidence, including unredacted phone records and police notebooks.

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Australian Coalition Collapses Amidst Internal Divisions

The Australian Liberal and National parties' coalition collapsed due to irreconcilable policy differences and strategic disagreements on how to oppose the Labor government, leaving the future of the coalition uncertain.

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Price's Advance Promotion Divides Fractured Liberals

Following the Coalition's election loss, Senator Jacinta Price is facing backlash for promoting the Advance group, which targeted the Greens, despite the Liberals' defeat. This action further divides an already fractured Liberal party.

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National Party Splits from Liberal Coalition After Election Defeat

Following a May 3 Australian federal election rout, the National Party ended its coalition with the Liberal Party due to policy disagreements, leaving both parties to rebuild and potentially face three-way election contests.

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Coalition Collapse Exposes Ideological Rift

The Australian Coalition government collapsed due to disagreements between the Liberal and National parties over four policies promoting increased government intervention: nuclear power, a $20bn regional fund, expanded telecommunications obligations, and forced retail divestiture. This exposed a fun...

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