Tag #Australian Politics

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Senator Price Repays \$11,000 in Improper Expenses, Faces New Investigation

Senator Jacinta Price, responsible for reducing government waste, has repaid \$10,926.08 in improperly claimed expenses 13 times since 2024 and faces a new investigation for potential misuse of her parliamentary vehicle to attend her husband's concerts.

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Charges Dropped Against Former Australian MP James Hayward After Unfair Trial

Former Australian MP James Hayward had child sex abuse charges dropped after his conviction was overturned due to an unfair trial; he spent 410 days in jail before release, and the prosecution cited concerns about witness availability and consultation with the victim's family in their decision.

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Dutton Faces Backlash for Attending Fundraiser Amid Cyclone Preparations

Opposition leader Peter Dutton attended a Sydney fundraiser while his Brisbane electorate prepared for a cyclone; his deputy defended him, citing a similar instance involving Prime Minister Albanese and criticizing Labor's fundraising.

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Starmer's Win: A Warning from Scholz and Albanese

Keir Starmer's Labour Party won the 2024 UK election using a "small target" strategy, similar to Olaf Scholz and Anthony Albanese, but their subsequent governance struggles and declining approval ratings serve as a warning.

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Australia Increases Defense Spending Amidst US Pressure and Cyclone Alfred

Australia's Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced a rise in defense spending from 2 percent to 2.3 percent of GDP to bolster cooperation with US allies, amid pressure from the Trump administration and Cyclone Alfred's potential delay of the upcoming election.

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Australian Election 2024: Political Anxieties and Strategic Approaches

Amidst speculation about a key official's job security under a potential Peter Dutton leadership, the article analyzes the pre-election anxieties, contrasting the strategies of Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton, and highlights the deeper questions about Australia's role in the world.

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WA Election: Labor Faces Worst Swing but Still Poised for Second or Third-Best Result

Western Australia's state election is projected to deliver Labor's worst-ever swing, potentially losing 12-18 seats, yet still securing its second or third-best result historically due to a 12.2-13% swing to the Liberals, as shown in Friday's polls.

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1983 Australian Election: Hawke's Landslide Victory

Bob Hawke's Labor Party achieved a landslide victory in the 1983 Australian federal election, winning 97 seats compared to the Coalition's 50, marking a significant shift in political power and the end of Malcolm Fraser's premiership.

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Guardian Australia Poll Tracker: Aggregating Polls for a More Accurate Picture

Guardian Australia's poll tracker aggregates Australian political polls using a University of Sydney-developed model to estimate voting intentions, accounting for statistical noise, pollster bias, and data inconsistencies, presenting results with a 95% credibility interval.

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A$1.1 Billion Western Freeway Upgrade to Boost Labor's Victorian Support

The Australian government announced a $1.1 billion investment to upgrade Melbourne's Western Freeway, aiming to improve travel times and boost support for the Labor party in key Victorian electorates before the upcoming federal election, addressing safety concerns and long commute times affecting re...

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Albanese Poised to Announce Early Australian Federal Election

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to call a federal election in the coming days, possibly on April 12th, following the cancellation of budget meetings and the preparation of his campaign plane, amidst opposition accusations of avoiding financial scrutiny.

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Albanese pledges positive election campaign, contrasts approach with Trump

Ahead of an upcoming election, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a positive campaign focused on uplifting Australians, contrasting his approach with US President Donald Trump's; his partner, Jodie Haydon, will play a more prominent role.

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