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Anthony Albanese to Reshuffle Cabinet as 2 Ministers Resign
Indigenous Affairs Minister Linda Burney and Skills and Training Minister Brendan O'Connor will step down from their portfolios.
Dutton Warns of ‘California-Style Blackouts’ Under Albanese’s Renewable Plan
However, Albanese described the Coalition’s nuclear plan as ‘risky.’
Australia Appoints ‘Special Envoy’ to Combat Antisemitism Amid Israel-Hamas War
The envoy’s role will be to shore up social cohesion as communities remain divided over the Middle-East conflict.
Teal MP Urges Albanese to Call Early Climate Change Election
‘Prime Minister, the stakes have never been higher,’ Teal MP Monique Ryan wrote to Mr. Albanese.
With 28 Percent of Global Uranium, Australian Government Now Pushed to Reconsider Nuclear Ban
Australia has the most uranium reserves in the world followed by Kazakhstan and Canada.
‘Zionism Is Fascism’: Jewish MP’s Office Targeted With Fires, Windows Smashed
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called on those involved to ‘dial it down.’ Deputy Victorian Liberal Leader David Southwick said the attack was ‘unacceptable.’
Education Minister Calls for Bulletproof Technology to Keep Kids Off Social Media
Deputy leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley said she is confident social media companies will find a way to implement the ban.
‘Red Paint With Vile Messages’: Albanese, Dutton Condemn Pro-Palestinian Protest Methods
This came after Independent MP Sophie Scamps raised concerns the conflict is ‘impacting social cohesion’ in Australia.
Australian Opposition Calls ICC Arrest Warrants ‘Anti-Semitic’
US Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is looking at introducing sanctions on ICC officials.
Australian PM Responds to Iranian President Helicopter Crash
An Iranian official is claiming the president has died.
PM Welcomes Bondi ‘Bollard Man’ to Become Australian Citizen
‘You are welcome to stay here for as long as you like,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
Palestinian Statehood Recognition ‘Foolish and Reckless’: Liberal Senator
This comes after Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the international community is considering Palestinian statehood to build momentum towards a 2-state solution.
Rise in Anti-Semitism a ‘Failure of Political Leadership’: Dutton
This comes after Foreign Minister Penny Wong called for a Palestinian state alongside the State of Israel.
‘Anger and Concern’: Australian PM Pushes for Transparency After Death of Aid Worker in Gaza
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, said the strike was a tragic incident and unintentional.
Ministers Defend Decision to Take Separate Private Jets to Official Climate Event
The energy minister has defended the decision, which is estimated to cost taxpayers $100,000.
Treasurer Denies ‘Gang of Four’ Situation Within the Albanese Government
Reports had emerged that Penny Wong and Katy Gallagher are operating like ‘co-deputy prime ministers’ within the government.
Dutton Reshuffles Shadow Ministry As Opposition Preps for Next Election
The new shadow cabinet includes promotions from parliamentarians in Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia, and South Australia
Australia to Double Size of Naval Fleet With $11 Billion Boost
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles explained this would create the largest fleet since the end of World War II.
$40 Million of Taxpayer-Backed Ad Spend Planned for Selling Labor’s Tax Cuts
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says while the decision has been made, it hasn’t been finalised because a campaign was not yet in place.
Opposition Yet to Show Hand on Tax Cut Support, But Calls for ‘Lower Taxes’ for Australians
If the opposition decides against backing Labor’s tax plan, the move will be another key policy difference between the 2 major parties.
