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Australia’s Environment Protection Bill Clears Lower House, Tough Road Ahead in Senate
The law sets up a new federal-level Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and introduces a ‘net environmental gain’ rule for projects like mining.
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Australian Centre for Disease Control Passes Parliament With Mandatory Climate-Health Reporting
The new CDC will face climate-health reporting obligations and must include disability and Indigenous representation on its board.
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Jacinta Price Responds to Defamation Case by Aboriginal Land Council Chief
NT Senator Jacinta Price has lodged an affidavit defending herself in a Federal Court defamation case
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Government to Launch Public Register Tracking Employers of Skilled Migrants
A UN rapporteur has warned of wage theft and abuse of skilled migrants in Australia.
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Australia Passes Law Allowing IRGC to Be Listed as a Terrorist Group
The power was previously limited to non-state entities.
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Australia to Set Quota on Local Content Spend for Netflix and Prime
New laws would compel streaming platforms to invest in Australian content, ending their exemption from local screen quotas.
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One Nation Leader Says She Spoke About Housing Crisis, Migration Issues at US CPAC
The Queensland federal senator’s whirlwind trip to the United States comes as support for One Nation continues to gain momentum.
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Senator James Paterson, Jane Hume Back Sussan Ley as Coalition Tensions Grow
Labor Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen said the Liberal Party was ’too busy fighting themselves.’
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5 Percent Housing Scheme Under Scrutiny as Prices Jump at Fastest Rate in Over 2 Years
Housing Minister O’Neil says boom reflects decades-long affordability crisis, vows new data to rebut claims scheme turbocharged prices.
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Defence Industry Minister Says ‘Bravery’ and Speed Needed in Military Build-Up
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy spoke about Australia’s acquisition of new military hardware to deal with potential threats from the CCP.
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‘Lethal Targeting’: ASIO Warns 3 Foreign States Poised for Assassination Attempt
The ASIO chief warned of a ’realistic possibility' a foreign government could attempt to assassinate a dissident on Australian soil.
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Reddit and Kick Added to Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under 16s
‘This is a dynamic list and will always change,’ eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said.
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Using AI to Create Humiliating Deepfakes Could Lead to 4 Years in Jail in SA
Attorney General Kyam Maher warned about the dark side of AI.
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Stillbirth Parental Leave Bill Passes Senate, Abortion Amendment Defeated
Liberal Senator Alex Antic and One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts moved amendments to stop intentional terminations of pregnancy being treated as stillbirths.
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PM Award Goes to Scientist for COVID-Related Airborne Virus Research
Professor Lidia Morawska proved COVID could spread through the air, prompting worldwide shifts in ventilation and health policy.
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Patrolling Australia’s Trade Routes ‘Increasingly Risky’, Defence Minister Warns
China’s military build-up demand a response from Australia and other nations in the region, Richard Marles told the Indo Pacific Conference.
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Laws Passed, Super to Be Paid at the Same Time as Wages From 2026
CPA Australia warned that the shift will not be without challenges.
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Joyce Keeps Future Plans Vague Despite Nationals’ Shift Away From Net-Zero
Barnaby Joyce praises Matt Canavan as the spark behind the Nationals’ push to scrap net zero, saying he just ’threw a bit of petrol on the fire.’
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South Australian Liberals Introduce Victorian-Inspired ‘Break Bail, Face Jail’ Policy
Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia said, ‘if an offender breaks their bail, they will face jail.’
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One Nation Leader Visits Mar-a-Lago Ahead of CPAC Speech in Florida
One Nation has seen a surge of support at the polls in the months since the May election.
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Australia’s Environment Protection Bill Clears Lower House, Tough Road Ahead in Senate
The law sets up a new federal-level Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and introduces a ‘net environmental gain’ rule for projects like mining.
|
Australian Centre for Disease Control Passes Parliament With Mandatory Climate-Health Reporting
The new CDC will face climate-health reporting obligations and must include disability and Indigenous representation on its board.
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Jacinta Price Responds to Defamation Case by Aboriginal Land Council Chief
NT Senator Jacinta Price has lodged an affidavit defending herself in a Federal Court defamation case
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Government to Launch Public Register Tracking Employers of Skilled Migrants
A UN rapporteur has warned of wage theft and abuse of skilled migrants in Australia.
|
Australia Passes Law Allowing IRGC to Be Listed as a Terrorist Group
The power was previously limited to non-state entities.
|
Australia to Set Quota on Local Content Spend for Netflix and Prime
New laws would compel streaming platforms to invest in Australian content, ending their exemption from local screen quotas.
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One Nation Leader Says She Spoke About Housing Crisis, Migration Issues at US CPAC
The Queensland federal senator’s whirlwind trip to the United States comes as support for One Nation continues to gain momentum.
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Senator James Paterson, Jane Hume Back Sussan Ley as Coalition Tensions Grow
Labor Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen said the Liberal Party was ’too busy fighting themselves.’
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5 Percent Housing Scheme Under Scrutiny as Prices Jump at Fastest Rate in Over 2 Years
Housing Minister O’Neil says boom reflects decades-long affordability crisis, vows new data to rebut claims scheme turbocharged prices.
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Defence Industry Minister Says ‘Bravery’ and Speed Needed in Military Build-Up
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy spoke about Australia’s acquisition of new military hardware to deal with potential threats from the CCP.
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‘Lethal Targeting’: ASIO Warns 3 Foreign States Poised for Assassination Attempt
The ASIO chief warned of a ’realistic possibility' a foreign government could attempt to assassinate a dissident on Australian soil.
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Reddit and Kick Added to Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under 16s
‘This is a dynamic list and will always change,’ eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said.
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Using AI to Create Humiliating Deepfakes Could Lead to 4 Years in Jail in SA
Attorney General Kyam Maher warned about the dark side of AI.
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Stillbirth Parental Leave Bill Passes Senate, Abortion Amendment Defeated
Liberal Senator Alex Antic and One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts moved amendments to stop intentional terminations of pregnancy being treated as stillbirths.
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PM Award Goes to Scientist for COVID-Related Airborne Virus Research
Professor Lidia Morawska proved COVID could spread through the air, prompting worldwide shifts in ventilation and health policy.
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Patrolling Australia’s Trade Routes ‘Increasingly Risky’, Defence Minister Warns
China’s military build-up demand a response from Australia and other nations in the region, Richard Marles told the Indo Pacific Conference.
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Laws Passed, Super to Be Paid at the Same Time as Wages From 2026
CPA Australia warned that the shift will not be without challenges.
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Joyce Keeps Future Plans Vague Despite Nationals’ Shift Away From Net-Zero
Barnaby Joyce praises Matt Canavan as the spark behind the Nationals’ push to scrap net zero, saying he just ’threw a bit of petrol on the fire.’
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South Australian Liberals Introduce Victorian-Inspired ‘Break Bail, Face Jail’ Policy
Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia said, ‘if an offender breaks their bail, they will face jail.’
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One Nation Leader Visits Mar-a-Lago Ahead of CPAC Speech in Florida
One Nation has seen a surge of support at the polls in the months since the May election.
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