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Sussan Ley
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Australia on Track to Cut Emissions by Nearly 43 Percent: Climate Change Minister
Chris Bowen will table the latest emissions scorecard by his department before Parliament on Nov. 28.
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National Energy Market Review to Track Progress of Net Zero Transition
The review will determine what more needs to be done to attract investment into renewable projects.
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Concerns Raised About Dropout Rates, $1 Billion Price Tag of Fee-Free TAFE
The federal Labor government is moving to make Fee-Free TAFE a permanent part of Australia’s education landscape.
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Australia’s National Reconstruction Fund Pledges $40 Million Towards 1st Project
The NRF will support manufacturing in key areas including renewable energy development.
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Labor Pushes Permanent Fee-Free TAFE, Higher Student Debt Repayment Threshold
Opposition raises concerns about the program’s cost and outcomes.
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NSW Considers Ban on Nazi Salutes Following White Supremacist Rally
About 50 people attended a white supremacist rally in Corowa, sparking calls for NSW to join other states in explicitly banning the Nazi salute.
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Teal MP Backs Chamber’s Call to Broaden Definition of ‘Small Business’
A call to redefine small business as those with less than 25 staff—as opposed to the current 15—looks set to be another contest for the federal election.
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Marles Defends Handling of Bullying Complaints From Chief of Staff
Jo Tarnawsky held a press conference to reveal the allegations of bullying but did not provide further detail about the nature of the incident.
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Flights Being Organised to Get Australians out of Lebanon
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said the government is working to secure more flights in coming days.
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Treasurer Chalmers Denies Tensions with Reserve Bank in Parliament
The opposition pressed the government on the different of strategy with the Reserve Bank.
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Political Tug-of-War: Coalition Fights for Credit on CFMEU Bill
The Opposition claimed Australian Labor Party has been forced to deal with a monster of its own making.
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Mood Sours After PM Asked to Speak At Domestic Violence Rally
The Australian leader’s involvement in the national rallies attracted headlines for the wrong reasons after he was handed the mic to speak.
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Opposition Leader Sides With Musk on Global Takedown Issue, Says Australia Cannot Be the ‘Internet Police’
The federal opposition in Australia has expressed differing views on whether it supports a global takedown order against X.
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Labor Government to Backtrack on Tax Cuts for High Income Earners: Reports
The plan will, instead, see the government lower the tax rate for low and middle income earners.
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Convicted Terrorist Walks Free From Australian Prison After Nearly 20 Years in Jail
‘The government has not done everything they could have done to keep Australians safe from this convicted terrorist.’
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Prominent Voice Campaigner Says ‘Racism’ Comment Misconstrued by Media
Marcia Langton denied calling No voters racist and stupid, arguing that the misreported headlines had been crafted to make her look racist.
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Australia on Track to Cut Emissions by Nearly 43 Percent: Climate Change Minister
Chris Bowen will table the latest emissions scorecard by his department before Parliament on Nov. 28.
|
National Energy Market Review to Track Progress of Net Zero Transition
The review will determine what more needs to be done to attract investment into renewable projects.
|
Concerns Raised About Dropout Rates, $1 Billion Price Tag of Fee-Free TAFE
The federal Labor government is moving to make Fee-Free TAFE a permanent part of Australia’s education landscape.
|
Australia’s National Reconstruction Fund Pledges $40 Million Towards 1st Project
The NRF will support manufacturing in key areas including renewable energy development.
|
Labor Pushes Permanent Fee-Free TAFE, Higher Student Debt Repayment Threshold
Opposition raises concerns about the program’s cost and outcomes.
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NSW Considers Ban on Nazi Salutes Following White Supremacist Rally
About 50 people attended a white supremacist rally in Corowa, sparking calls for NSW to join other states in explicitly banning the Nazi salute.
|
Teal MP Backs Chamber’s Call to Broaden Definition of ‘Small Business’
A call to redefine small business as those with less than 25 staff—as opposed to the current 15—looks set to be another contest for the federal election.
|
Marles Defends Handling of Bullying Complaints From Chief of Staff
Jo Tarnawsky held a press conference to reveal the allegations of bullying but did not provide further detail about the nature of the incident.
|
Flights Being Organised to Get Australians out of Lebanon
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said the government is working to secure more flights in coming days.
|
Treasurer Chalmers Denies Tensions with Reserve Bank in Parliament
The opposition pressed the government on the different of strategy with the Reserve Bank.
|
Political Tug-of-War: Coalition Fights for Credit on CFMEU Bill
The Opposition claimed Australian Labor Party has been forced to deal with a monster of its own making.
|
Mood Sours After PM Asked to Speak At Domestic Violence Rally
The Australian leader’s involvement in the national rallies attracted headlines for the wrong reasons after he was handed the mic to speak.
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Opposition Leader Sides With Musk on Global Takedown Issue, Says Australia Cannot Be the ‘Internet Police’
The federal opposition in Australia has expressed differing views on whether it supports a global takedown order against X.
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Labor Government to Backtrack on Tax Cuts for High Income Earners: Reports
The plan will, instead, see the government lower the tax rate for low and middle income earners.
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Convicted Terrorist Walks Free From Australian Prison After Nearly 20 Years in Jail
‘The government has not done everything they could have done to keep Australians safe from this convicted terrorist.’
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Prominent Voice Campaigner Says ‘Racism’ Comment Misconstrued by Media
Marcia Langton denied calling No voters racist and stupid, arguing that the misreported headlines had been crafted to make her look racist.
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