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Australia's Health Department Urges Fewer Government Reviews Amidst Cost and Implementation Concerns

Australia's Department of Health Secretary Blair Comley urged Health Minister Mark Butler to prioritize policy implementation over commissioning further reviews, citing over 70 reviews costing upwards of \$25 million each in the past three years, creating a backlog and raising unsustainable stakehol...

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Greens Senator Defects to Labor

Western Australian Greens Senator Dorinda Cox defected to the Labor Party on Monday, citing a desire to effect change within government; this follows the Greens' losses in the recent federal election and internal struggles within the party.

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21-Year-Old Elected Youngest Australian Senator

On election night, 21-year-old Charlotte Walker became the youngest senator ever elected in Australia, surpassing the previous record held by Jordon Steele-John, after Labor's victory in South Australia. This resulted in the defeat of long-term Liberal senator David Fawcett.

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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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UK Conservatives' Diversity Strategy: A Model for the Australian Liberals?

Following three general election defeats, the UK Conservative Party, under David Cameron, implemented an A-list prioritizing female and minority candidates, resulting in significantly increased diversity in Parliament; the Australian Liberal party could emulate this approach.

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Australia to Tax High-Value Superannuation Earnings

Australia's Labor government will increase taxes on superannuation earnings exceeding \$3 million to 30% from July 1st, expecting to raise \$2.3 billion in 2027-28 and \$40 billion over a decade, despite facing opposition from the Coalition and some independents.

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Greens Senator Defects to Labor, Raising Concerns

Senator Dorinda Cox, a former WA police officer and Greens senator, defected to the Labor party, giving Labor an extra Senate vote but raising concerns due to past controversies and leaked documents revealing negative comments about Pauline Hanson and a potential breach of a candidate agreement.

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Australia to Crack Down on Unsafe Childcare Providers

Australia's new childcare minister, Senator Jess Walsh, is vowing to shut down providers prioritizing profit over safety, using commonwealth funding as leverage and working with states to improve standards in the multibillion-dollar industry amid serious safety concerns, while advocating for a unive...

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Coalition's Unexpected Defeat in 2025 Australian Federal Election

The Australian Coalition's unexpected defeat in the 2025 federal election, resulting in a potential 94 Labor seats, is attributed by former shadow attorney-general Julian Leeser to a miscalculation based on the Voice referendum and a subsequent focus on irrelevant issues during the campaign, neglect...

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Five Factors Behind Labor's Landslide Win

Labor's election victory is attributed to Anthony Albanese's effective campaign, positive messaging, targeted policies (including tax cuts and housing initiatives), and the Coalition's ineffective negative campaign that focused on culture wars rather than economic concerns.

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NSW Labor Launches Housing Campaign Group

NSW Labor established "Labor for Housing," a new campaign group advocating for increased housing supply to counter the housing crisis, mirroring the party's successful Medicare campaign strategy.

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Race Mathews (1935-2025): A Life of Political Reform

Race Mathews, a highly influential Australian politician and reformer, passed away on May 5, 2025, at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy of progressive reforms and impactful contributions to Australian politics and society at local, state, and federal levels.

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