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Albanese Faces Backlash Over Controversial Parliamentary Staff Cuts

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's decision to slash staffing levels for the opposition and minor parties sparked bipartisan outrage, with the Coalition introducing a bill for an independent body to decide staff allocation, while a Greens-backed inquiry failed due to last-minute withdrawal...

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Australia's Proposed Superannuation Tax Faces Uncertainty

Australia's Labor government proposes a 15% tax on unrealised superannuation gains above \$3 million, impacting 80,000 Australians and potentially forcing asset sales; the Greens may push for a lower threshold.

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Australian Nationals Party to Review Net-Zero Commitment Amidst Internal Divisions

The Australian Nationals party is reviewing its commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050, led by pro-fossil fuel Senator Matt Canavan, due to internal party disputes and concerns about economic impacts, despite widespread scientific agreement on the urgency of emissions reduction.

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Childcare Assault Allegation in Victoria

A mother alleges her two-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted by a childcare worker in Victoria; however, due to a lack of evidence, the worker remains employed and hasn't been charged, raising concerns about childcare safety regulations.

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Australian Nationals Party Reopens Debate on 2050 Net-Zero Target

The Australian Nationals party is reviewing its climate policies following an election loss, with leader David Littleproud open to abandoning the 2050 net-zero emissions target amid internal dissent and concerns about the economic and social impacts of the renewable energy transition.

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Australian Government to Slash Student Debt by 20%

The Albanese government will introduce legislation to cut student debt by 20 percent and raise the income threshold for repayments, saving graduates hundreds of dollars annually, following criticism of a previous program that disproportionately increased the cost of humanities degrees.

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Queensland Expands CFMEU Inquiry to Probe Underworld Links

The Queensland government will expand its inquiry into the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) to investigate allegations of cross-border underworld criminal links, prompted by media reports and a statement from the union's administrator revealing evidence of corruption...

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Australian Government Prepared to Sidestep Environment Laws Over Native Forest Logging

A court case challenged the legality of native forest logging in northern NSW, prompting the Albanese government to develop plans to sidestep federal environment laws if they lost, highlighting potential conflicts between environmental protection and economic interests. The government ultimately won...

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Nationals' Challenge to Net-Zero Policy Threatens Coalition Unity"

National MPs Barnaby Joyce and Michael McCormack are challenging the Coalition's net-zero emissions policy, creating internal conflict and threatening the party's unity ahead of the 2028 federal election; this directly undermines Sussan Ley's leadership.

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NSW Liberals Divided on Collaboration with Mark Latham

Senior NSW Liberal MP Kellie Sloane opposes working with independent MP Mark Latham due to his alleged unacceptable behavior, contradicting opposition leader Mark Speakman's stance of collaboration with all elected officials, despite ongoing allegations of abuse against Latham.

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NSW Police Commissioner Search: Lanyon Frontrunner Amidst Controversy

The NSW Police Force is searching for a new commissioner, with Deputy Commissioner Mal Lanyon as the frontrunner despite a past incident; other candidates include Mick Willing and Paul Pisanos; the selection panel lacks policing experience, raising concerns.

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Labor's Landslide Victory Enables Major Policy Changes in Australian Parliament

Australia's Parliament resumed with the Labor Party's substantial election victory, enabling them to prioritize a 20% student loan debt reduction for 3 million Australians at a cost of 16 billion AUD, along with child-care quality reforms and legal wage protections.

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