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NEW BEHAVIOUR STANDARDS ARE IN PLACE FOR PARLIAMENT BUT CROSSBENCHERS SAY QUESTION TIME STILL RIFE WITH BULLYING
👉 21 MPs have been ejected from question time 31 times in the first six months of the 48th parliament 👉 Crossbench MPs warn of a "mob mentality" and bullying behavior 👉 Some MPs suggest amending standing orders to hold party leaders accountable for backbench unruliness 👉 The speaker wants to see fewer people leaving the chamber due to disorderly conduct 👉 Some MPs argue that question time is a waste of time and needs to be reformed
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ALBANESE AND LEY TO DECIDE MEMBERS OF ‘SECRET’ NEW COMMITTEE SET TO SCRUTINISE AUKUS – BUT GREENS EXCLUDED
👉 The committee will scrutinize the Australian defense force, defense department, veterans' affairs, and other areas of government working on the Aukus agreement. 👉 The committee's work will be conducted in secret, except when public hearings are authorized by the defense minister. 👉 The makeup of the committee will be determined by the Labor government, with a maximum of seven government MPs and six non-government members. 👉 The Greens and minor parties have criticized the plan, calling it a 'closed shop' that excludes diverse voices.
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PUBLIC SECTOR TOLD TO FIND SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS BUT JIM CHALMERS DENIES ‘BIG JOB CUTS’
👉 Labor is considering cutting some public service budgets by up to 5% 👉 The proposed cuts are aimed at redirecting funds to lower-priority spending areas 👉 The government has denied planning widespread job cuts 👉 The opposition has accused the government of breaking its promise not to cut the public sector 👉 The public service union has warned against major cuts
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LABOR HAS BRUSHED ASIDE CONCERNS OVER THE SOCIAL MEDIA BAN. BUT WHAT IF IT DOESN’T WORK AS PROMISED?
👉 The Australian government is banning social media for under 16-year-olds 👉 Big tech companies are still rushing to confirm age verification systems 👉 The law comes into effect on December 10 👉 Experts warn of teething problems and concerns about accuracy of age verification technology
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AS LABOR SEEKS TO PASS END-OF-YEAR ENVIRONMENTAL LAW REFORM, LEY AND THE GREENS WILL BE VYING TO SEAL THE DEAL
👉 The EPBC Act reforms aim to address environmental concerns and boost productivity in the economy 👉 Labor and the Greens are negotiating a deal on the reforms 👉 The Coalition is divided on the issue, with some members opposing the reforms 👉 Sussan Ley is determined to pass the bill and reassert her authority over the Coalition
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LIBERALS POISED TO DUMP NET ZERO TARGET AFTER MAJORITY REJECT POLICY IN MARATHON FIVE-HOUR MEETING
👉 The Liberal Party's shadow ministry is likely to abandon its net zero emissions target 👉 A majority of MPs expressed desire to dump the commitment at a meeting in Canberra 👉 The decision will be made after a final meeting on Thursday morning 👉 The move has sparked concerns about the party's stance on climate change
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ADVANCE LAUNCHES LAST-MINUTE LOBBYING CAMPAIGN PRESSURING LIBERAL MPS TO DUMP NET ZERO TARGET
👉 Advance is launching a last-minute campaign to pressure Liberal MPs to abandon a net zero emissions target 👉 The campaign includes flooding the inboxes of Liberal MPs with anti-net zero emails 👉 Liberal MPs will gather to debate a position on net zero emissions 👉 Some Liberal MPs support abandoning the target, while others want to retain it in some form
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THE COALITION SAYS ‘JIMFLATION’ IS WRECKING THE NATION – BUT WOULD WE HAVE ACCEPTED THE ALTERNATIVE?
👉 Inflation is caused by too much money chasing too little stuff 👉 The public sector's role in the economy has expanded since the pandemic 👉 Government spending has added to demand and has been responsible for a large share of the growth in the economy 👉 The government's bigger role in the economy reflects a new 'social compact' in which Australians expect more and better public services 👉 The blame game is not the right approach and the government should focus on economic reform and productivity improvement
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‘NOT OVER’: LIBERAL MPS FEARING CALAMITY IN CITY ELECTORATES LAUNCH REARGUARD ACTION TO SALVAGE NET ZERO POLICY
👉 Liberal MPs are resisting a push to abandon a commitment to net zero emissions 👉 The MPs argue that abandoning the target will harm Australia's international reputation and undermine its climate commitments 👉 The MPs are concerned about the potential electoral cost of abandoning the policy 👉 The Albanese government has committed Australia to net zero emissions by 2050 👉 The interim goals are 43% by 2030 and 62% to 70% by 2035
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WATCHDOG CLEARS PAULINE HANSON’S USE OF TAXPAYER FUNDS TO ATTEND GINA RINEHART’S BIRTHDAY PARTY
👉 Hanson claimed $4,764 in flights from Canberra to Perth and back to Brisbane 👉 She met with Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting and Roy Hill mine CEOs to discuss proposed Labor government legislation 👉 Hanson's office claimed she was in Perth to meet new One Nation MP Ben Dawkins, who later changed his name to 'Aussie Trump' 👉 The Ipea review found that Hanson's use of public resources was 'not inconsistent with the legislative framework'
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‘HEAT DEATHS AREN’T A THING’: COALITION MPS WEIGHING NET ZERO GIVEN PRESENTATION CASTING DOUBT ON CLIMATE SCIENCE
👉 Coalition MPs are considering abandoning the net zero target 👉 Research from the Centre for Independent Studies (CIS) downplays the impacts of climate change 👉 Private polling finds that 32% of respondents want the net zero target to remain, while 16% want it scrapped entirely 👉 52% of respondents want the target changed to more flexible, realistic, and achievable goals
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SUSSAN LEY’S POTENTIAL NET ZERO COMPROMISE RISKS TEARING THE COALITION APART AND ALIENATING VOTERS ON ALL SIDES
👉 The Coalition is reviewing its commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 👉 Potential compromises include repealing Labor's net zero legislation, removing interim targets, and offering carve-outs to certain sectors 👉 Some MPs are threatening to quit if their demands are not met 👉 The opposition leader, Sussan Ley, is under pressure to find a compromise that will satisfy all factions
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SUSSAN LEY’S MELBOURNE CRIME CRUSADE ACHIEVES LITTLE MORE THAN A POLITICAL FREE KICK FOR VICTORIAN LABOR
👉 Sussan Ley visits Melbourne to highlight the city's 'out of control' crime crisis 👉 The visit is met with criticism from the Victorian government, which points out that crime is a state issue 👉 The federal government has limited powers to address the crime crisis in Victoria 👉 The Victorian government is responding to the crisis with tougher bail laws and sentencing reform 👉 The visit is seen as an attempt by Ley to shift the focus from the growing internal fractures within her own party
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AUSTRALIA MUST ‘HAVE THE GUTS’ TO STAND UP TO JAPANESE COMPANIES RESELLING GAS FOR PROFIT, HUSIC SAYS
👉 Ed Husic is calling for an intervention to stop Japanese gas companies reselling Australian exports 👉 Husic suggests amending the emergency mechanism to claw back the equivalent of the amount shipped to third countries 👉 The government is considering options for an east coast gas reserve 👉 Resources Minister Madeleine King has pushed back, saying the proposal would not materially help the east coast
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ANDREW HASTIE, THE DIVISIVE STAR OF THE LIBERAL PARTY’S INTERNAL POLITICAL THEATRE, IS STAYING SILENT – FOR NOW
👉 Andrew Hastie has been quiet in parliament since quitting the shadow cabinet 👉 His colleagues have criticized his handling of his resignation 👉 Mary Aldred, a first-term MP, urged the party to focus on fighting Labor instead of infighting 👉 Hastie's allies insist he is sincere in his decision to resign
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HASTIE SAYS HIS STEPPING DOWN GIVES LEY ‘CLEAR AIR’ – BUT ARE STORM CLOUDS GATHERING FOR THE COALITION?
👉 Andrew Hastie resigns from shadow cabinet over disagreements with Sussan Ley on immigration policy 👉 Hastie claims Ley froze him out of the policy development process 👉 Ley says she has the support of the party room 👉 The move creates a leadership crisis within the Liberal party 👉 Some speculate that Hastie may challenge Ley for the leadership
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SUSSAN LEY SETS KPIS FOR FRONTBENCHERS AND CALLS FOR DISCIPLINE AMID OUTBREAKS OF INTERNAL DIVISION
👉 Sussan Ley has issued charter letters to her shadow ministers, outlining specific performance indicators and expectations. 👉 The letters aim to improve policy-making and avoid policy failures, following the example of Peter Dutton's leadership. 👉 The letters also call for discipline and respect for colleagues' portfolios, in an attempt to avoid policy freelancing. 👉 Ley's move reflects her intention to provide clear direction and tasking to shadow ministers, putting the Coalition on a proactive policy path.
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SUSSAN LEY FIGHTS FOR CONSERVATIVE AIRTIME AS SHE STRUGGLES TO HOLD TOGETHER A FRACTURED OPPOSITION | JOSH BUTLER
👉 Right-wing Liberal speakers dominated the conference 👉 Speakers called for the party to move further to the right 👉 Some speakers even called for alliances with One Nation 👉 Little mention of Liberal leader Sussan Ley 👉 Speakers urged the party to adopt a more conservative stance
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CANAVAN CLAIMS COALITION ‘ON THE CUSP’ OF ABANDONING NET ZERO AS LEY URGED TO FOLLOW DUTTON’S VOICE REFERENDUM TACTICS
👉 Senator Matt Canavan claims the Coalition is on the verge of abandoning its net zero emissions target 👉 He has urged Sussan Ley to campaign against the target 👉 Other right-wing politicians, including Tony Abbott, have joined Canavan in urging the party to dump the target 👉 The Coalition's energy policy is currently being reviewed, but there is no timeline for reporting or finalizing policies
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TONY ABBOTT IMPLORES CPAC TO GIVE LIBERALS ‘ONE LAST CHANCE’ AND CONDEMNED PARTY’S ‘FACTIONAL WARLORDS’
👉 Tony Abbott urged conservatives to give the Liberals 'one last chance' 👉 Jacinta Nampijinpa Price called for the party to dump a net zero climate target 👉 Abbott and Price urged the party to reform and remove the power of 'factional warlords' 👉 The conference featured speakers from the Liberal, National, and One Nation parties 👉 Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss spoke at the conference
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COALITION TO FIGHT LABOR’S UNIVERSAL CHILDCARE PLAN AS LEY SIGNALS ‘UNRELENTING’ PURSUIT OF EFFICIENCY
👉 Means-testing of welfare payments to target assistance to those who need it most 👉 Criticism of government assistance to high-income households 👉 Promise to pursue efficiencies in government and cut programs deemed unnecessary 👉 Opposition to Labor's universal childcare system 👉 Concerns about the growing expectation that government will pay for everything
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DAVID LITTLEPROUD VOWS TO TAKE NUCLEAR ENERGY TO NEXT ELECTION AND CLAIMS ‘NO MALICE’ BEHIND BRIEF COALITION SPLIT
👉 The Nationals plan to introduce nuclear power to Australia's energy mix 👉 The party cites concerns over regional Australia's food security and environmental impact 👉 The party supports a Regional Australia Future Fund 👉 The party wants to break up supermarket giants if they misuse their market power 👉 The party wants to improve regional mobile coverage
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AUSTRALIAN UNIONS ARE IN DECLINE, AND LABOR ISN’T HELPING
👉 The Australian union movement has been declining in membership and industrial action 👉 The movement has been criticized for its lack of progress and its reliance on parliamentary election campaigning 👉 The need for a more radical approach to union organizing 👉 The importance of prioritizing rank-and-file organization and industrial action 👉 The emergence of a new generation of unionists who are committed to reforming the movement and prioritizing the needs of workers
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AI AND MISINFORMATION IN CROSSHAIRS OF LABOR’S REVIEW OF ITS LANDSLIDE ELECTION WIN
👉 Review will examine key Labor policies, communication, and messaging 👉 Will consider emerging risks such as misinformation, fragmentation of the electorate, and cyber threats 👉 Aims to guide Labor's contributions to future debates about electoral reform 👉 Will help the Albanese government better prepare for the next poll
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DUTTON BLAMING MIGRANTS FOR HOUSING CRISIS ‘UNDERMINED’ COALITION AT ELECTION, ANDREW BRAGG SAYS
👉 Blaming migrants for housing shortages hurt the Coalition's prospects in the federal election 👉 The Coalition's approach to the housing crisis was criticized for being misjudged 👉 Andrew Bragg warned against intervening in state and local governments' responsibilities on housing 👉 Labor remains committed to its target of building 1.2m new homes by mid-2029
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VICTORIANS COULD SOON HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK FROM HOME TWO DAYS A WEEK UNDER AUSTRALIAN-FIRST LAWS
👉 Employees would have the legal right to work from home at least two days a week 👉 The law would apply to both public and private sector workers 👉 The government aims to increase workforce participation, particularly among women with children, carers, and people with disabilities 👉 Consultation on the legislation will begin soon
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LABOR AND GREENS UNITE TO CONDEMN ONE NATION SENATORS FOR SNUBBING ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY
👉 One Nation senators turned their backs on parliament's acknowledgement of country statements 👉 Labor and the Greens condemned the actions as 'incredibly childish' and 'hurtful' 👉 Pauline Hanson said the acknowledgments and welcome to country ceremonies left her feeling 'disenfranchised' 👉 The controversy sparked debate about the significance and importance of welcome to country ceremonies
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LABOR MP ALI FRANCE THANKS LATE SON IN FIRST SPEECH TO PARLIAMENT AFTER UNSEATING PETER DUTTON
👉 Ali France became the first person in Australian history to defeat a sitting opposition leader in a federal election 👉 Sarah Witty won the seat of Melbourne in an election upset 👉 France and Witty shared personal stories of overcoming adversity 👉 France credited her father and grandparents with instilling Labor values in her 👉 Witty vowed to fight for housing affordability and climate action
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IN AUSTRALIA’S TIGHTLY CHOREOGRAPHED RETURN TO PARLIAMENT, UNEXPECTED MOMENTS RING OUT
👉 Protest against Israel's bombing campaign in Gaza 👉 Surprise nomination for Senate president by Pauline Hanson 👉 Labor government's majority reflected in the chamber 👉 Unexpected moments rang out against the otherwise soft solemnity of the opening
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LABOR TO MOVE QUICKLY ON SPECIAL ENVOY’S PLAN TO COMBAT ANTISEMITISM
👉 Recommendations to combat antisemitism will include education and online safety measures 👉 The government may not commit to implementing all of Segal's advice 👉 Some Labor sources believe some suggestions may be adopted quickly 👉 The recommendations will focus on modern issues of antisemitism, not just the Holocaust
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GINA RINEHART HELPED LIBERALS RAISE NEARLY $400,000 AT EXCLUSIVE DINNER THAT LED TO WRONGFUL DISMISSAL CLAIM
👉 Exclusive dinner raised almost $400,000 for the Liberal party 👉 Gina Rinehart was the guest speaker at the event 👉 Ticket prices ranged from $10,000 to $25,000 👉 Event organiser Nadine Jones was accused of misconduct and terminated from her position 👉 Jones denies the allegations and claims she was unfairly terminated
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AUSTRALIA'S LIBERAL-NATIONAL COALITION REUNITE A WEEK AFTER SPLIT
👉 Liberal-National coalition has been revived after the two party leaders agreed to reunite 👉 New shadow cabinet made up of members from both parties to be announced 👉 Parties have agreed to ditch commitment to build seven nuclear power plants 👉 Parties will push to lift national ban on nuclear power 👉 Other policy positions negotiated, including regional infrastructure spending and improving supermarket competition
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NATIONALS ON BRINK OF HAMMERING OUT REVISED DEAL WITH LIBERALS WHILE INSISTING ‘WE DID NOT BLINK’
👉 The Nationals will meet to debate a revised deal to reunite the Coalition 👉 The deal includes tweaks to the country party's policy demands 👉 The Liberals have given 'in-principle' support to the Nationals' policy demands 👉 The deal includes a $20bn regional future fund 👉 The deal includes divestiture powers for 'big-box retailers'
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VETERAN-LED DISASTER RECOVERY GROUP CALLS ON ALBANESE FOR HELP TO BUILD ARMY OF 10,000 VOLUNTEERS
👉 Disaster Relief Australia is seeking federal government support to establish a 10,000-strong volunteer army 👉 The organization is pushing for a new funding deal to secure its future and grow its force 👉 The organization believes it can ease the burden on the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and provide a more sustainable solution for disaster recovery efforts
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NATIONALS AND LIBERALS LOB PRIVATE CRITICISMS AGAINST LEY AND LITTLEPROUD AS COALITION LOOKS SET TO REUNITE
👉 The Liberal and Nationals parties have agreed to pause their split 👉 The Nationals will support nuclear power, breakup powers for supermarkets, a regional future fund, and phone and internet access in the bush 👉 The Liberals will fast-track consideration of these policies 👉 The agreement clears the path for the parties to reunite before the return of federal parliament on 22 July
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NATIONALS SAY COALITION SPLIT NOT UNANIMOUS AS LITTLEPROUD TAKES SWIPE AT ELECTION POLICY ‘FIASCO’
👉 The Nationals have decided to abandon the Coalition 👉 The party was divided on the decision, with some MPs questioning the split 👉 The Nationals will now focus on their own policy agenda, including the economy, industrial relations, and energy 👉 The break will have major ramifications for senior Nationals MPs, who will lose shadow cabinet positions and extra pay and staffing numbers 👉 The party's leader, David Littleproud, has defended the decision, citing the party's refusal to immediately re-commit to certain policies
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SUSSAN LEY KNEW SHE FACED A CHALLENGE. THEN THE NATIONALS WENT NUCLEAR
👉 Nationals leader David Littleproud made impossible demands on Liberal leader Sussan Ley during Coalition talks 👉 Ley refused to agree to Littleproud's demands, including opposition policy on nuclear power and regional infrastructure 👉 The potential breakup in the Coalition could have significant implications for the next election 👉 Ley must balance the demands of her party with the need to repair the Coalition and win the next election
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THE COALITION PARTNERS NEED EACH OTHER TO REGAIN POWER – BUT THEIR BREAKUP MAY DO THE LIBERAL PARTY SOME GOOD
👉 The Nationals refused to sign a new coalition agreement due to disagreements over policy positions 👉 The four key policy positions included support for nuclear power, a $20bn regional future fund, breakup powers for supermarkets, and minimum standards for regional mobile and internet access 👉 The Nationals felt emboldened after winning internal arguments on nuclear and supermarket divestiture 👉 The Liberals refused to accept the Nationals' demands, leading to the split 👉 The split might do the Liberals some good, providing clear air while they wrestle with their purpose and direction
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ADVANCE DIRECTOR SAYS ‘BED-WETTING ANONYMOUS LIBERALS’ TRYING TO BLAME OTHERS AFTER BITTER ELECTION DEFEAT
👉 Advance Australia's campaign was bankrolled by $15.6m in donations 👉 Some senior Liberal sources have questioned the group's impact on the election result 👉 The group's executive director, Matthew Sheahan, has accused 'bed-wetting anonymous Liberals' of 'looking to blame everyone but themselves' 👉 Advance Australia claims to have delivered 'millions' of broadcast ads and flyers during the campaign
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TED O’BRIEN SAYS LIBERALS NEED TO REFLECT ‘MODERN AUSTRALIA’ WITH MORE WOMEN IN PARTY
👉 Ted O'Brien believes the Liberal party needs to expand to better reflect modern Australia 👉 He is pledging to recruit more women and young people to shape policy and stand for parliament 👉 O'Brien wants to contribute to policy debates on energy supply 👉 He does not believe in prejudging any media outlet 👉 The Coalition is considering a major policy reset to better align with voters' concerns
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THE MARKET'S MIRAGE: INVESTORS MIGHT BE MISREADING THE TRADE TRUCE
👉 The US and China have agreed to a 90-day tariff pause 👉 The US has agreed to lower its tariff rate on Chinese imports from 145% to 30% 👉 China has lowered its duties from 125% to 10% 👉 There is no enforcement mechanism in the agreement 👉 Key issues such as intellectual property protections and AI-related export bans remain unresolved
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SUSSAN LEY SAYS NEW AGREEMENT WITH NATIONALS WILL TAKE TIME AMID INTERNAL PUSH TO DITCH NET ZERO
👉 Sussan Ley met with David Littleproud to discuss a new cooperation agreement 👉 The Nationals want to increase their numbers on the opposition frontbench 👉 The Nationals will insist on keeping the trade portfolio 👉 The opposition will review its support for net zero by 2050
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CHALMERS SAYS LABOR WILL PUSH AHEAD WITH DELAYED SUPER TAX PLAN DESPITE SPENDER URGING RETHINK
👉 Tax on earnings on retirement balances worth over $3m at 30% 👉 Tax on unrealised gains from assets including small businesses, farms, and shares held in self-managed retirement accounts 👉 Applicable to politicians and public servants on defined benefit schemes 👉 Expected to raise $2.3bn for the federal budget in 2027-28 and $40bn over a decade
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SUSSAN LEY MARKS A NEW BEGINNING – BUT THERE’S STILL A LONG WAY BACK FOR THE LIBERALS
👉 Sussan Ley elected as the new leader of the Liberal Party of Australia 👉 Ley's moderate views and gender may help the party appeal to lost voters 👉 The party's biggest challenge lies in rebuilding its presence in capital cities 👉 Ley has promised to review all policies, including nuclear power plan and net zero emissions 👉 The party's unity will be tested by early decisions on shadow cabinet and policy 👉 The party's biggest problem is in the capital cities, where it has been almost wiped out in the past two elections
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THREE SIGNS OF AN ANTI-TRUMP SENTIMENT THAT CRYSTALLIZES IN THE WORLD (AND CAN DEFINE IMPORTANT ELECTIONS)
👉 Trump's presidency has led to a decline in global reputation of the United States 👉 Canada and Australia are examples of countries where Trump's policies have led to a decline in popularity among voters 👉 Tourism to the United States has decreased, with a 9.4% decrease in international visits projected for 2025 👉 China is now considered a more positive influence on the world than the United States
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SUSSAN LEY ELECTED FIRST FEMALE LIBERAL LEADER, NARROWLY DEFEATING ANGUS TAYLOR IN BALLOT
👉 Sussan Ley becomes Australia's first female opposition leader 👉 Elected with 29 votes against Angus Taylor's 25 votes 👉 Former environment and health minister 👉 Longest-serving female MP in Canberra 👉 Deputy leader will be Ted O'Brien
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SUSSAN LEY COULD BECOME FIRST FEMALE LIBERAL LEADER IN SHOWDOWN WITH ANGUS TAYLOR
👉 Sussan Ley and Angus Taylor are the two contenders for the Liberal party leadership 👉 Ley is considered the slight favorite to win, with the backing of moderate Liberals 👉 Taylor has the backing of the right faction, which held sway under Peter Dutton 👉 The party room will meet on Tuesday to cast their ballots 👉 The result is expected to be extremely tight
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TRUMP LOSES ANOTHER ELECTION
👉 Donald Trump joked about becoming the next Pope 👉 Catholics were angered by Trump's comments 👉 The Catholic Church has elected a new Pope, Pope Leo XIV 👉 Trump has congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election 👉 Pope Francis and Trump had a history of disagreement on certain issues
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JACINTA NAMPIJINPA PRICE DEFECTS TO LIBERALS IN MOVE THAT COULD IMPACT PARTY’S LEADERSHIP RACE
👉 Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has defected from the Nationals to the Liberal party room 👉 Price cited a desire to be more effective in fighting for the best interests of all Australians 👉 The move could lead to a Taylor-Price leadership team 👉 The pairing has been met with backlash from Liberal moderates
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AUSTRALIA GREENS LEADER LOSES SEAT, CITES 'TRUMP EFFECT'
👉 Adam Bandt has conceded his seat in Melbourne after a tight electoral vote count 👉 Preference votes for Liberal and One Nation were the main reason for the loss 👉 The 'Trump effect' contributed to a five-week 'riptide' that saw votes swing away from Liberal and towards Labor 👉 Bandt attributed the loss to the need to overcome Liberal, Labor, and One Nation combined to win
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HOW PETER DUTTON'S HEARTLAND LOST HIM AUSTRALIA'S ELECTION
👉 Peter Dutton lost his seat in the federal election 👉 Many attributed his loss to his divisive persona and policies 👉 Dutton's attempts to appeal to the 'quiet Australians' were unsuccessful 👉 His flip-flopping on policies may have contributed to his downfall 👉 The Labor Party made significant gains in Queensland
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AUSTRALIAN PM ALBANESE TO VISIT INDONESIA IN FIRST OVERSEAS TRIP SINCE RE-ELECTION
👉 Albanese will visit Indonesia next week to meet with President Prabowo Subianto 👉 The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations and emphasize the importance of the region 👉 Indonesia is Australia's closest strategic partner in the region 👉 The two countries have a significant economic and defense relationship
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LAURA TINGLE MOVES FROM POLITICAL EDITOR OF 7.30 TO GLOBAL AFFAIRS ROLE AT ABC
👉 Laura Tingle is joining the ABC as global affairs editor 👉 She will provide analysis on world events across TV, radio, and online 👉 She replaces John Lyons, who is moving to the role of Americas editor 👉 Tingle has 35 years of experience in journalism, including 7 years as political editor for 7.30
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MPS SAY NEXT LIBERAL LEADER FACES PERIOD OF ‘INSTABILITY’ AS RECRIMINATIONS OVER ELECTION BLOODBATH INTENSIFIES
👉 The next Liberal leader must be prepared for criticism and challenge 👉 The party is seeking a new leader to replace Peter Dutton 👉 Leadership contenders Angus Taylor, Sussan Ley, and Dan Tehan are canvassing support 👉 Taylor and Ley face criticism for their roles in the campaign
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LIBERAL TIM WILSON PROJECTED TO WIN GOLDSTEIN BACK FROM TEAL ZOE DANIEL IN NAIL-BITING COUNT
👉 Tim Wilson is likely to reclaim his seat in Goldstein from Zoe Daniel 👉 The race is close, with Wilson leading by less than a thousand votes 👉 80% of the ballots have been counted, with 5,000 postal votes still to be processed 👉 Zoe Daniel has not conceded defeat yet
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THE WORLD IS REJECTING TRUMPISM AT THE BALLOT BOX
👉 Voters in Australia and Singapore rejected Trumpism and elected anti-Trump candidates 👉 The Labor Party in Australia and the People's Action Party in Singapore won landslide victories 👉 Voters sought stability and protection from Trump's tariff policies 👉 Trump's opponents stressed the need to defend their countries against the US president's actions
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HUGE SWINGS TO LABOR FROM CHINESE AUSTRALIAN VOTERS IN KEY SEATS SHOW LIBERALS FAILED TO REBUILD TRUST, EXPERTS SAY
👉 The Liberal party's hawkish rhetoric on China cost it votes in several seats with high numbers of Chinese Australians. 👉 Labor recorded huge swings towards it in the Melbourne seats of Menzies, Aston and Chisholm, and the Sydney seats of Bennelong and Reid. 👉 The party's efforts to rebuild trust, including increased engagement on Chinese social media, appear to have failed.
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‘FAR WORSE THAN MORRISON’: WHERE DID THE COALITION LOSE THE ELECTION?
👉 The Labor party won the federal election 👉 The Coalition lost support among mortgage-saddled middle-aged and older Australians 👉 Women and younger generations also abandoned the Coalition 👉 The Labor party increased its primary vote across the country 👉 Education, housing tenure, and language spoken at home were key factors in determining voting patterns
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AUSTRALIAN LABOR’S LANDSLIDE IS A WIN FOR THE STATUS QUO
👉 Labor won a landslide victory in the Australian election 👉 Peter Dutton's Trump imitation was a major factor in Labor's win 👉 Labor's focus on cost-of-living reforms resonated with voters 👉 The opposition's attempts to emulate Trump's style failed 👉 The election has significant implications for the Left and the Greens
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LIBERAL INSIDERS WARN COALITION FACES ‘EXISTENTIAL CRISIS’ AND URGENTLY NEEDS TO ATTRACT MORE WOMEN
👉 The Coalition is facing an existential crisis 👉 The party needs to attract more women to its ranks 👉 The party's lack of diversity is a major issue 👉 The party's leadership has reached a new low 👉 The party needs to rebuild and start taking action today
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GINA RINEHART URGES LIBERALS TO STICK WITH TRUMP-LIKE POLICIES IN THE WAKE OF ELECTION LOSS
👉 Rinehart urges the Liberal party to adopt Trump-like policies 👉 She believes the party's loss was due to their failure to adopt these policies 👉 She encourages the party to focus on creating jobs and economic prosperity 👉 She references Italy and Hungary as countries that have adopted populist rightwing coalitions 👉 She believes the party should learn from these countries
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ALBANESE HAS ‘VERY WARM’ CALL WITH TRUMP, WHO SAYS HE HAS ‘NO IDEA’ WHO DUTTON IS
👉 Albanese had a "very warm" conversation with Trump about tariffs and Aukus 👉 Trump praised Albanese, saying they were "very friendly" 👉 Albanese committed Labor to being an "orderly" government with a "positive" agenda 👉 Labor strongly criticized Dutton for mirroring some Trump policies
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LIBERAL SENATOR LAUNCHES EXTRAORDINARY ATTACK ON ANGUS TAYLOR AMID SEARCH FOR NEW LEADER: ‘CONCERNS ABOUT HIS CAPABILITY’
👉 Hollie Hughes criticizes Angus Taylor's lack of economic policy 👉 Taylor faces significant internal opposition to take the top job 👉 Peter Dutton was defeated in his Brisbane seat of Dickson 👉 Sussan Ley, Dan Tehan, and Andrew Hastie are also possible candidates for the Liberal leadership 👉 The Liberal party room meeting will be organized by Melissa McIntosh
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VICTORIAN LABOR WAS BRACING FOR A FEDERAL BACKLASH – NOW JACINTA ALLAN SEES VINDICATION
👉 Labor defied predictions to strengthen its grip on Victoria 👉 Jacinta Allan's leadership emerged unscathed 👉 Labor won several seats, including Aston, Deakin, and Menzies 👉 The result is a devastating blow to the Coalition 👉 Labor figures had been bracing for a swing away from the party
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MAGA FOREIGN POLICY: SO MUCH LOSING!
👉 The Trump presidency has been a global disaster 👉 The Trump factor was decisive in returning the Liberal Party to power in Canada and Australia 👉 Anti-American sentiment has risen globally 👉 Neoliberal centrist parties have declined globally 👉 Anti-immigrant sentiment, economic inequality, and mistrust in government have contributed to the decline of neoliberal centrist parties
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AUSTRALIA'S OPPOSITION LEFT REELING AFTER CRUSHING ELECTION DEFEAT
👉 The Liberal party suffered its worst ever loss in the federal election. 👉 Peter Dutton lost his own seat of Dickson, which he had held for 24 years. 👉 The party lost its stronghold in major cities, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide. 👉 The loss has sparked calls for a review of the party's strategy and leadership. 👉 Some have attributed the loss to the party's association with Donald Trump.
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HISTORIC VICTORY AND A REBUFF TO TRUMP: AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER ELECTED TO A SECOND TERM
👉 Anthony Albanese wins a second term as Prime Minister of Australia 👉 Labor Party secures a majority in the parliament with 88 out of 150 seats 👉 Election campaign focused on economic stability and opposition to Trump's trade policies 👉 Albanese promises to prioritize issues such as housing, productivity, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence in his second term
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SWEEPING POLICY RESET NEEDED TO RECONNECT WITH VOTERS, SENIOR LIBERALS SAY – AS OTHERS CALL FOR LURCH FURTHER RIGHT
👉 The Liberal party must reconnect with traditional supporters, women, and younger Australians to regain relevance 👉 A major policy and messaging reset is needed to return the party to its roots 👉 Some senior figures are pushing for a move to the right, while others are advocating for a return to the party's roots 👉 Quotas for women in party preselection are being called for 👉 The party must focus on building a bigger economy and creating opportunities
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THE ALLIES OF THE US ARE DISILLUSIONED WITH TRUMPISM: THE RIGHT-WING CANDIDATES WERE ON THEIR WAY TO VICTORY – AND CRASHED
👉 The Labor Party in Australia won a landslide victory, led by Anthony Albanese. 👉 The Liberal Party in Canada won a significant victory, led by Justin Trudeau. 👉 The elections reflect a broader trend in the world where Trump's policies are being rejected. 👉 Populist movements are rising in other countries, including the UK and Germany.
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GREENS BLAME POOR ELECTION SHOWING ON LIBERAL VOTE COLLAPSE AND TARGETED ATTACK FROM RIGHT-WING GROUPS
👉 The Greens lost their housing spokesperson Max Chandler-Mather's seat in Griffith to Labor 👉 The party's leader Adam Bandt is expected to retain his seat in Melbourne 👉 The Greens failed to pick up Macnamara and are in a knife-edge contest in their main target seat of Wills 👉 The party is confident about holding Ryan in Brisbane, meaning they will have at least two MPs in parliament
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FROM GERMANY TO AUSTRALIA, HOW TRUMP'S SECOND TERM IMPACTS GLOBAL ELECTIONS
👉 Australia: Labor Party's victory attributed to Trump's tariffs 👉 Canada: Liberal Party's victory influenced by Trump's trade policies and threats to annex the country 👉 Germany: AfD party's surge in popularity attributed to Trump's support 👉 Greenland: Trump's comments on the country's ownership sparked controversy 👉 Ecuador: President Daniel Noboa's re-election attributed to his apparent friendship with Trump
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AUSTRALIAN PM SHRUGS OFF QUESTIONS ABOUT DONALD TRUMP AS OTHER WORLD LEADERS CONGRATULATE HIM
👉 Labor won a significant majority in the election 👉 Albanese promised to represent Australia's national interest 👉 The government will focus on workers' rights, housing, gender equality, and Indigenous reconciliation 👉 The government will prioritize addressing the cost of living and housing crisis 👉 The government will implement an ambitious agenda to boost economic productivity
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AUSTRALIA'S RE-ELECTED PRIME MINISTER SAYS VOTERS CHOSE UNITY OVER DIVISION
👉 The Australian Labor Party won an emphatic victory in the elections 👉 The government is on track to win at least 85 seats in the House of Representatives 👉 Conservative opposition leader Peter Dutton lost his parliamentary seat 👉 Albanese has become the first Australian prime minister to lead a party to consecutive election victories since John Howard in 2004
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AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL ELECTION 2025 LIVE: COALITION LICKS WOUNDS AFTER PETER DUTTON LOSES SEAT IN LABOR ELECTION THRASHING – LATEST AUSTRALIA NEWS AND UPDATES
👉 Labor is set to govern with a huge majority 👉 Coalition vote collapsed 👉 Peter Dutton lost his seat of Dickson after 24 years
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AUSTRALIAN ELECTIONS: RIDES THE ANTI-TRUMP WAVE, ALBANESE REVERSES A WIDE DISADVANTAGE AND SECURES A NEW MANDATE
👉 Los laboristas ganaron 85 bancas en el Parlamento australiano 👉 La coalición conservadora de Dutton obtuvo 41 bancas 👉 La victoria se debió en parte a la preocupación de los votantes por la influencia de Trump y las políticas comerciales de Washington 👉 Los laboristas prometieron desarrollar las energías renovables y combatir la crisis de la vivienda
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AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER ANTHONY ALBANESE WINS A SECOND 3-YEAR TERM
👉 Australia has elected its first prime minister to win a second consecutive term in 21 years 👉 Anthony Albanese's center-left Labor Party won the election, defeating the opposition Liberal Party 👉 High prices, energy policy, and inflation were major issues in the campaign 👉 Both sides agreed that the country faces a cost of living crisis 👉 Albanese's government has increased its majority in the election
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AUSTRALIA PM ALBANESE MAKES STUNNING COMEBACK WITH LANDSLIDE WIN
👉 Albanese defied the 'incumbency curse' to be re-elected 👉 The Liberal-National coalition suffered a thumping defeat nationwide 👉 The election was dominated by cost-of-living concerns 👉 Coalition leader Peter Dutton lost his own seat and apologized to his MPs
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AUSTRALIAN CONSERVATIVE LEADER LOSES HIS SEAT IN ‘TRUMP FACTOR’ BACKLASH
👉 Peter Dutton lost his seat in the Australian election 👉 The Labor government secured a landslide win 👉 The defeat comes five days after the Conservative Leader in Canada also lost his seat due to perceived ties to Donald Trump 👉 Dutton was known for his hardline stance on immigration and attacks on left-wing media bias
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AUSTRALIA’S LABOR SNAGS VICTORY AS DUTTON’S HAWKISH STRATEGY FALLS FLAT
👉 Peter Dutton's 'Make Australia Great Again' slogan failed to resonate with voters 👉 Labor framed Dutton as 'DOGE-y Dutton' and warned of economic instability 👉 Dutton lost his own long-held seat in Dickson 👉 Dutton pushed for ramped-up military aid to Ukraine 👉 Dutton singled out China as the biggest threat to Australia's national security
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AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER ALBANESE WINS ELECTION FOR SECOND 3-YEAR TERM
👉 Anthony Albanese has won a second consecutive term as Australian Prime Minister 👉 Labor Party has increased its majority in the House of Representatives 👉 Peter Dutton's opposition Liberal Party was defeated 👉 High prices and cost of living crisis were major election issues 👉 Both sides agreed on the need to address energy policy and inflation
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ANTHONY ALBANESE’S EXPERIENCE SHOWED, BUT A TRULY TERRIBLE TRUMP-INSPIRED COALITION CAMPAIGN HELPED
👉 Labor's focus on cost-of-living assistance and better healthcare resonated with voters 👉 The Coalition's right-wing policies, including plans to slash the public service and promote 'woke' ideology, were rejected by voters 👉 Anthony Albanese's calm leadership and rejection of divisive politics were seen as key assets 👉 The Coalition's poor campaign and failure to explain its policies contributed to its loss
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THE TRUMP FACTOR: AUSTRALIA'S LEFT-WING PRIME MINISTER WINS ELECTION DESPITE POLLS
👉 Anthony Albanese won the election and became the first Labor leader to win a second term in 21 years. 👉 Peter Dutton, the leader of the Liberal Party, conceded defeat and praised Albanese's victory. 👉 The election was marked by issues such as cost of living, housing prices, and the impact of US President Donald Trump's policies. 👉 The Labor Party won with 55.94% of the vote, while the Liberal Party received 44%.
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AUSTRALIA ELECTIONS: LEFT-WING ALBANESE GOVERNMENT PROJECTED TO RETAIN POWER
👉 Early vote counting suggests the government is likely to be returned for a second term 👉 Labor Party leads the conservative opposition coalition with 70 seats 👉 Energy policy, inflation, and the cost of living crisis have been major issues in the campaign 👉 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton will address party gatherings later Saturday
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VICTORY OF THE RULING LABOR PARTY IN THE ELECTIONS; ALBANESE BECOMES PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA AGAIN
👉 Anthony Albanese won the federal election and was re-elected as Prime Minister of Australia 👉 Peter Dutton, leader of the Liberal Party, congratulated Albanese on his victory 👉 Albanese thanked his supporters and expressed his gratitude to the Australian people
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ANGUS TAYLOR AND SUSSAN LEY FRONTRUNNERS TO LEAD COALITION AFTER FEDERAL ELECTION ‘BLOODBATH’
👉 Coalition MPs say Angus Taylor and Sussan Ley are frontrunners to succeed Peter Dutton as opposition leader 👉 Dutton was defeated in his Queensland seat of Dickson by Labor's Ali France 👉 The Coalition is on track to lose key frontbench MPs 👉 Some Liberals blamed the loss on poorly developed policies under Dutton and Taylor 👉 Others pointed to candidate quality as a challenge
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AUSTRALIAN PM WINS SECOND TERM WITH INCREASED MAJORITY
👉 Labor's Anthony Albanese has been re-elected as Australia's prime minister 👉 The Liberal-National coalition suffered a thumping defeat nationwide 👉 Labor is on track to finish with 86 seats, the Coalition with 39, and the Greens Party with one or two 👉 Other minor parties and independent are ahead in 10 seats 👉 Albanese becomes the first prime minister to win back-to-back elections in over 20 years
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GLUM AND GLUMMER: LIBERAL FAITHFUL REEL AS PETER DUTTON LOSES SEAT OF DICKSON AFTER 24 YEARS
👉 Peter Dutton has conceded his seat of Dickson to Ali France 👉 Dutton praised France and acknowledged the electorate's 'one-term curse' 👉 France is an amputee who lost her son Henry to leukaemia 👉 Dutton has held the seat of Dickson for 24 years 👉 The LNP had targeted the seat heavily in the 2019 election
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ANTHONY ALBANESE: THE AUSTRALIAN PM WHO LED LABOR TO CRUSHING VICTORY
👉 Albanese is seeking to become the first Australian prime minister to serve two full consecutive terms since John Howard. 👉 He believes that calm and considered leadership is necessary to navigate the country's current challenges. 👉 Albanese has faced criticism for his handling of certain issues, including a failed referendum on Indigenous recognition and a lack of progress on climate change.
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AUSTRALIA RE-ELECTS ANTHONY ALBANESE IN COMFORTABLE VICTORY FOR LABOR PARTY
👉 Anthony Albanese won a second term as Australian Prime Minister 👉 Peter Dutton, the opposition leader, lost his own seat 👉 The Labor party scored an unexpectedly comfortable win 👉 The election campaign was dominated by the cost of living and the Donald Trump factor 👉 Dutton's campaign was criticized for being one of the worst in Australian political history
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AUSTRALIAN PM WINS RE-ELECTION AMID TRUMP INFLUENCE IN RACE
👉 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has won a second consecutive term 👉 Labor Party secured 70 seats in the House of Representatives 👉 Opposition leader Peter Dutton conceded defeat 👉 Energy policy and inflation were major issues in the campaign 👉 Both parties agree on reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
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ANTHONY ALBANESE WINS 2025 FEDERAL ELECTION WITH LABOR ON TRACK FOR MAJORITY
👉 Labor wins federal election 👉 Anthony Albanese poised to retain majority government 👉 Peter Dutton set to lose home seat of Dickson 👉 Coalition suffers collapse in support 👉 Labor attacks on nuclear reactors and Medicare
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AUSTRALIANS VOTE IN ELECTION WITH HIGH PRICES AND SHORTAGE OF HOUSING MAJOR ISSUES
👉 High costs of living and housing shortages are major issues in the election 👉 The election is expected to be a close contest between the Labor Party and the Liberal-National Coalition 👉 The Labor Party is promising to increase the use of renewable energy 👉 The opposition is promising to build nuclear power plants 👉 The election is the first in Australia where Baby Boomers are outnumbered by younger voters
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AUSTRALIANS VOTING IN NATIONAL ELECTION AS TRUMP'S INFLUENCE LOOMS
👉 Australians are voting in a national election 👉 President Trump's influence is being felt in the election 👉 The center-right Liberal-National Coalition has seen its support plummet since Trump took office 👉 The Labor Party is now leading in the polls 👉 Opposition leader Peter Dutton has run a campaign echoing Trump's messaging
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AUSTRALIANS VOTE IN ELECTION, WITH HIGH PRICES AND HOUSING SHORTAGE MAJOR ISSUES
👉 Labor Party seeks re-election 👉 Conservative opposition leader Peter Dutton wants to oust the government 👉 First-term government since 1931
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COALITION BRACES FOR TOUGH RESULT AS ALBANESE HOPES TO BE FIRST PM TO WIN RE-ELECTION SINCE HOWARD
👉 Labor expected to form government but may lose seats 👉 Dutton attempting to make gains in suburban Melbourne and regional NSW 👉 Coalition sources downplaying prospect of surprise win 👉 Labor targeting seats in Brisbane, Griffith, and Bonner 👉 Greens confident of holding Griffith and Ryan
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EVERYBODY WELCOME AS NRL MAGIC ROUND GETS OFF TO TRIUMPHANT START
👉 The Magic Round event brings together fans and players in a celebration of rugby league 👉 The event features meet-and-greets and welcome ceremonies between fans and players 👉 The atmosphere of the event is one of harmony and camaraderie 👉 Despite some divisive issues, the event remains a joyous and unifying experience for fans
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AS AUSTRALIA HEADS TO THE POLLS, BIG PARTIES BRACE FOR RISE OF INDEPENDENTS
👉 Australians will vote for the Labor party or the Liberal/National Coalition 👉 Many voters are considering alternative options 👉 The cost of living crisis is a major issue 👉 Donald Trump's influence is a factor 👉 The Greens, Trump-loving Trumpet of Patriots party, and independent candidates are also vying for votes
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COALITION PROPOSES ‘MIGRATING’ PUBLIC SERVANTS TO REGIONS IN LAST-MINUTE TWEAK TO PLAN TO SLASH WORKFORCE
👉 The Coalition plans to cut the federal workforce by 41,000 positions over five years. 👉 The cuts would come from Canberra-based jobs and be delivered through a hiring freeze and natural attrition. 👉 The opposition has criticized the plan, citing a different figure for the size of the bureaucracy. 👉 The plan would 'migrate' workers to regional areas to fill roles, with a focus on Canberra.
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SNAP RESULT: SPECKLES THE PSYCHIC CROCODILE PREDICTS WHO WILL WIN AUSTRALIAN ELECTION
👉 Speckles, a 36-year-old saltwater crocodile, is being used to predict the outcome of Australia's national election. 👉 The crocodile's owner claims it has an unblemished record as an oracle, having correctly predicted the outcome of a previous election. 👉 The use of the crocodile is rooted in ancient Athenian democracy, where rituals and magic were used to interpret portents and predict the future. 👉 An associate professor of Greek history cautions against fatalistically accepting the crocodile's verdict, saying that the ancient Athenians took control of their own lives and did not rely solely on divine guidance.
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