Climate Change Impacts Australian Household Finances
Rising insurance costs due to climate change are impacting Australian households, while the uptake of rooftop solar saves approximately $3 billion annually; however, government energy policies may influence future savings and costs.
Climate Change Impacts Australian Household Finances
Rising insurance costs due to climate change are impacting Australian households, while the uptake of rooftop solar saves approximately $3 billion annually; however, government energy policies may influence future savings and costs.
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52% Bias Score
LNP Proposes $20,000 Tax Deduction for Business Food and Entertainment
Peter Dutton's LNP announced a $20,000 annual tax deduction for small businesses to spend on food and entertainment at clubs, pubs, and restaurants, a proposal that has been widely criticized by economists and commentators as wasteful and potentially costing billions of dollars.
LNP Proposes $20,000 Tax Deduction for Business Food and Entertainment
Peter Dutton's LNP announced a $20,000 annual tax deduction for small businesses to spend on food and entertainment at clubs, pubs, and restaurants, a proposal that has been widely criticized by economists and commentators as wasteful and potentially costing billions of dollars.
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56% Bias Score
Dutton Promises Tax Deduction for Work Lunches Amidst Internal Party Strife
Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announced a two-year tax offset plan for work lunches, up to $20,000 for small businesses with turnover under $10 million, while facing internal party conflict after a preselection battle in a key Sydney seat.
Dutton Promises Tax Deduction for Work Lunches Amidst Internal Party Strife
Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announced a two-year tax offset plan for work lunches, up to $20,000 for small businesses with turnover under $10 million, while facing internal party conflict after a preselection battle in a key Sydney seat.
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56% Bias Score
Dutton's Shadow Ministry Reshuffle: A Test of Authority
Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton is facing a difficult decision on reshuffling his shadow ministry, particularly regarding the foreign affairs portfolio and the potential return of Julian Leeser to the frontbench, creating tension between the party's moderate and conservative wings as senio...
Dutton's Shadow Ministry Reshuffle: A Test of Authority
Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton is facing a difficult decision on reshuffling his shadow ministry, particularly regarding the foreign affairs portfolio and the potential return of Julian Leeser to the frontbench, creating tension between the party's moderate and conservative wings as senio...
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44% Bias Score
Dutton's Leadership: Rightward Shift and 2025 Election Prospects
James Massola's Sydney Morning Herald article assesses Peter Dutton's leadership, highlighting his rightward shift within the Liberal Party, his pro-nuclear stance, and concerns about his lack of detail and avoidance of scrutiny, impacting his prospects for the 2025 election.
Dutton's Leadership: Rightward Shift and 2025 Election Prospects
James Massola's Sydney Morning Herald article assesses Peter Dutton's leadership, highlighting his rightward shift within the Liberal Party, his pro-nuclear stance, and concerns about his lack of detail and avoidance of scrutiny, impacting his prospects for the 2025 election.
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52% Bias Score
Dutton Delays Nuclear Policy Release Until After Christmas
Peter Dutton, Australia's opposition leader, delayed releasing his party's nuclear policy costings until after Christmas, aiming to avoid scrutiny and leverage government missteps during the holidays, while recent polls suggest a hung parliament is likely in the upcoming election.
Dutton Delays Nuclear Policy Release Until After Christmas
Peter Dutton, Australia's opposition leader, delayed releasing his party's nuclear policy costings until after Christmas, aiming to avoid scrutiny and leverage government missteps during the holidays, while recent polls suggest a hung parliament is likely in the upcoming election.
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52% Bias Score
Dutton's Foreign Investment Pause Receives Strong Public Support Amidst Housing Crisis
A Resolve Strategic survey reveals strong public support for Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's proposal to temporarily pause foreign investment in Australian residential properties to ease housing affordability concerns, despite foreign purchases accounting for only about 1% of the market.
Dutton's Foreign Investment Pause Receives Strong Public Support Amidst Housing Crisis
A Resolve Strategic survey reveals strong public support for Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's proposal to temporarily pause foreign investment in Australian residential properties to ease housing affordability concerns, despite foreign purchases accounting for only about 1% of the market.
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40% Bias Score
Dutton's Security Claim Met With Economic Counterarguments
Peter Dutton claims Australia is less safe under the Albanese government's leadership, a claim countered by letter writers who cite improved economic relations in the Asia-Pacific, leading to better trade terms and increased prosperity; this disagreement highlights a partisan divide over assessing n...
Dutton's Security Claim Met With Economic Counterarguments
Peter Dutton claims Australia is less safe under the Albanese government's leadership, a claim countered by letter writers who cite improved economic relations in the Asia-Pacific, leading to better trade terms and increased prosperity; this disagreement highlights a partisan divide over assessing n...
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56% Bias Score
Coalition Leads Labor in Latest Australian Federal Election Poll
A January 2025 YouGov poll shows Australia's Coalition leading Labor 51% to 49% on a two-party preferred basis, driven by rising Coalition primary votes and decreased minor party preference for Labor, despite Labor's primary vote increasing from 30 percent to 32 percent since November 2024.
Coalition Leads Labor in Latest Australian Federal Election Poll
A January 2025 YouGov poll shows Australia's Coalition leading Labor 51% to 49% on a two-party preferred basis, driven by rising Coalition primary votes and decreased minor party preference for Labor, despite Labor's primary vote increasing from 30 percent to 32 percent since November 2024.
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28% Bias Score
Australian Federal Election Likely on April 12
Due to a predicted budget deficit and interest rate concerns, the Australian federal election is likely to be held on April 12, giving five weeks between the WA state election and allowing time for a possible interest rate cut, though Labor support is falling amongst crucial demographics.
Australian Federal Election Likely on April 12
Due to a predicted budget deficit and interest rate concerns, the Australian federal election is likely to be held on April 12, giving five weeks between the WA state election and allowing time for a possible interest rate cut, though Labor support is falling amongst crucial demographics.
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40% Bias Score
2,297 Australian Parent Visa Applicants Died While Waiting for Approval
Over the past three years, 2,297 individuals applying for Australian parent visas died while waiting for approval, with processing times for some visas extending to 31 years; the government is considering options including a lottery system.
2,297 Australian Parent Visa Applicants Died While Waiting for Approval
Over the past three years, 2,297 individuals applying for Australian parent visas died while waiting for approval, with processing times for some visas extending to 31 years; the government is considering options including a lottery system.
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56% Bias Score
Albanese and Dutton Face Image Challenges in Upcoming Election
With the Australian federal election approaching, both Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton face challenges in shifting negative public perceptions; the article details strategies for both to improve their chances of winning.
Albanese and Dutton Face Image Challenges in Upcoming Election
With the Australian federal election approaching, both Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton face challenges in shifting negative public perceptions; the article details strategies for both to improve their chances of winning.
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36% Bias Score