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One Nation Pushes for Senate Inquiry Into NDIS Waste and Fraud
Pauline Hanson also wants to examine the ‘distortionary impacts’ of NDIS wage rates on the labour market and its affect on housing.
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New Zealand Formally Rejects WHO Pandemic Treaty
The country’s government has formally written to the World Health Organisation rejecting the rules around international standards and cooperation.
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Minister Asks Australians to Stop Panic Buying As Fuel Prices Climb
‘Panic buying does not help the situation, panic buying very much causes the situation,’ said Energy Minister Chris Bowen.
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NSW Introduces New Laws to Tackle LGBT Hate Crimes
‘If you target someone out of hatred or try to lure someone into harm, you will face serious consequences,’ said NSW Premier Chris Minns.
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South Australia Liberals to Preference One Nation Ahead of Labor in Key Seat
Ashton Hurn said the decision was a tactical one aimed at unseating Labor.
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Queensland Man Charged Over Alleged Anti-Semitic Online Threats
The man now faces two charges, with a total maximum penalty of seven years’ imprisonment.
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Raid on Comancheros in New Zealand Uncovers Semi-Automatic Weapon, Drugs
A raid on the Comancheros gang in New Zealand has uncovered an AR15 rifle along with drugs and cash.
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NSW Premier Says Fuel Supply Not the Issue, Distribution Is
A NSW emergency roundtable says only 32 service stations are currently affected.
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King Frederik, Queen Mary in Australia to Push Closer Economic, Climate Cooperation
Royal couple meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the governor-general as part of a six day tour.
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New Poll Shows Conservative-Leaning Party Surge Ahead of Key By-Election
The Coalition’s vote has fallen in another poll as it fights to retain the seat it has held since 2001.
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Queensland Police Officer Sued for Allegedly Disparaging Indian Migrants
The Queensland Police Service is being sued in the federal court over comments made by an officer called out to an incident.
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Family Kidnap Claims Emerge as Iranian Soccer Players Return
Former Iranian soccer player Shiva Amini said the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had placed ‘intense and systematic pressure’ on families of the group.
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Award-Winning Author Accused of Producing Child Abuse Material
The author of the novel Jasper Jones has been slapped with more child exploitation charges on March 16, including one alleging he produced such material.
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Canavan Unveils New Nationals Shadow Cabinet
As part of the reshuffle, Canavan has appointed himself shadow minister for trade, investment and tourism.
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5th Iranian Women’s Soccer Player Leaves Australia After Dropping Asylum Claim
Minister Tony Burke said the government had done everything to make sure Iranian players were provided with the chance for a safe future in Australia.
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Hybrid Car Sales Continue Steady Growth in Australia
Petrol and diesel vehicles made up 66 percent of new car sales in the December quarter, while hybrids reached 19 percent share.
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Australia Rules Out Navy Deployment to Strait of Hormuz
‘We know how incredibly important that is but that’s not something we’ve been asked or we’re contributing to,’ said Transport Minister Catherine King.
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Aged Care Home Fined $150,000 for COVID-Era Work Safe Breaches, Family Disappointed
A Victorian aged care facility, where 45 residents died from COVID-19 in 2020, has faced court.
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3 More Members of Iranian Soccer Team Decide to Return Home After Being Granted Asylum in Australia
Four of seven Iranian women’s soccer team members who had accepted asylum in Australia have since left the country.
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One Nation Pushes for Senate Inquiry Into NDIS Waste and Fraud
Pauline Hanson also wants to examine the ‘distortionary impacts’ of NDIS wage rates on the labour market and its affect on housing.
|
New Zealand Formally Rejects WHO Pandemic Treaty
The country’s government has formally written to the World Health Organisation rejecting the rules around international standards and cooperation.
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Minister Asks Australians to Stop Panic Buying As Fuel Prices Climb
‘Panic buying does not help the situation, panic buying very much causes the situation,’ said Energy Minister Chris Bowen.
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NSW Introduces New Laws to Tackle LGBT Hate Crimes
‘If you target someone out of hatred or try to lure someone into harm, you will face serious consequences,’ said NSW Premier Chris Minns.
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South Australia Liberals to Preference One Nation Ahead of Labor in Key Seat
Ashton Hurn said the decision was a tactical one aimed at unseating Labor.
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Queensland Man Charged Over Alleged Anti-Semitic Online Threats
The man now faces two charges, with a total maximum penalty of seven years’ imprisonment.
|
Raid on Comancheros in New Zealand Uncovers Semi-Automatic Weapon, Drugs
A raid on the Comancheros gang in New Zealand has uncovered an AR15 rifle along with drugs and cash.
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NSW Premier Says Fuel Supply Not the Issue, Distribution Is
A NSW emergency roundtable says only 32 service stations are currently affected.
|
King Frederik, Queen Mary in Australia to Push Closer Economic, Climate Cooperation
Royal couple meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the governor-general as part of a six day tour.
|
New Poll Shows Conservative-Leaning Party Surge Ahead of Key By-Election
The Coalition’s vote has fallen in another poll as it fights to retain the seat it has held since 2001.
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Queensland Police Officer Sued for Allegedly Disparaging Indian Migrants
The Queensland Police Service is being sued in the federal court over comments made by an officer called out to an incident.
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Family Kidnap Claims Emerge as Iranian Soccer Players Return
Former Iranian soccer player Shiva Amini said the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had placed ‘intense and systematic pressure’ on families of the group.
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Award-Winning Author Accused of Producing Child Abuse Material
The author of the novel Jasper Jones has been slapped with more child exploitation charges on March 16, including one alleging he produced such material.
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Canavan Unveils New Nationals Shadow Cabinet
As part of the reshuffle, Canavan has appointed himself shadow minister for trade, investment and tourism.
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5th Iranian Women’s Soccer Player Leaves Australia After Dropping Asylum Claim
Minister Tony Burke said the government had done everything to make sure Iranian players were provided with the chance for a safe future in Australia.
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Hybrid Car Sales Continue Steady Growth in Australia
Petrol and diesel vehicles made up 66 percent of new car sales in the December quarter, while hybrids reached 19 percent share.
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Australia Rules Out Navy Deployment to Strait of Hormuz
‘We know how incredibly important that is but that’s not something we’ve been asked or we’re contributing to,’ said Transport Minister Catherine King.
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Aged Care Home Fined $150,000 for COVID-Era Work Safe Breaches, Family Disappointed
A Victorian aged care facility, where 45 residents died from COVID-19 in 2020, has faced court.
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3 More Members of Iranian Soccer Team Decide to Return Home After Being Granted Asylum in Australia
Four of seven Iranian women’s soccer team members who had accepted asylum in Australia have since left the country.
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