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The 2 New Faces Who Will Decide Interest Rates From 2025 Revealed
The Opposition said now was not the right time to ’sack and stack' the Reserve Bank Board.
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‘Adult Time’ for Young Offenders Now Queensland Law
The move by Labor to support the laws has led one MP to ’think about' her future.
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Australia's Largest Bank to Begin Charging for Cash Withdrawals
Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones has called on the bank to reverse the decision.
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Over 30,000 Australians Back Petition to Halt Misinformation and Disinformation Bill
The Australian Senate is due to consider the Bill next week, after it passed the House of Representatives with support of Labor and the Teals.
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An Assault on the Internet: US Professor Visits Australia to Warn Against Misinformation Bill
Labor’s bill has passed the House of Representatives, but faces an upcoming showdown in the Senate.
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Labor to Mandate Cash Option for Buying Essentials
The opposition has called for clarity regarding what ‘essential’ items will come under the proposed law.
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Australian Misinformation Bill Faces Roadblock From 2 More Senators
The legislation has been described as ‘dangerous’ by the Opposition.
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Australia’s Misinformation Bill Faces Upper House Battle as Elon Musk, Senators Cite Free Speech Threat
Two independent Senators Tammy Tyrrell and David Pocock have already indicated they will oppose the bill.
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Australia’s House Passes Misinformation Bill, Opposition Says It ‘Belongs in a Dictatorship’
However, Labor defended the legislation as a necessary step to protect the safety of Australians and uphold democracy.
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‘Death Tax’: Inheritance Fees for Victorians Soar 650 Percent
The opposition has described this move as ‘death taxes by stealth’ while noting concerns with elder abuse.
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Greens Suffer Major Swings, LNP and Labor Back in the Contest for Inner-City Voters
The Green’s position may have been undermined by their ongoing support for radical protest movements.
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Townsville to Be Home to Youth Crime ‘Early Intervention’ School: LNP Proposal
Youth crime has been a key issue in the lead up to the Queensland state election.
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Christian, Muslim Leaders Concerned Australian ‘Misinformation’ Bill Could Limit Moral, Spiritual Discussions
The Christ the Good Shepherd Church condemned the use of the Sydney stabbing incident earlier this year to further a ‘political censorship agenda.’
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Nationals MP Calls for Consistency After Labor Approves Coal Mine Expansions
Three Australian coal mines have been granted approvals for expansion by Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek.
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Facts, Figures, and Potential Solutions to Lowering Crime in Queensland: Lawyer Weighs In
With numbers flying in the political fight against crime in Queensland, a legal expert says it may be a different approach entirely that would bring change.
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Climate Change Authority Calls for Campaign Against Misinformation, More Policy Interventions
The authority suggested the Capacity Investment Scheme could be legislated, administered by a standalone statutory agency and increased in size and pace.
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Nurses and Midwives in Queensland Now Able to Prescribe Abortion Drugs
A pro-life group says expanding abortion access puts women’s lives at risk.
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Next Census to Include Gender Identity Question After Week of Pressure
The week-long debate saw the Labor Party split with its progressive electorates pushing for inclusion of gender diversity questions.
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Queensland Removes ‘Imprisonment as a Last Resort’ for Child Criminals
A change of wording in state legislation will see Queensland go against the UN protocol on incarcerating child criminals.
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The 2 New Faces Who Will Decide Interest Rates From 2025 Revealed
The Opposition said now was not the right time to ’sack and stack' the Reserve Bank Board.
|
‘Adult Time’ for Young Offenders Now Queensland Law
The move by Labor to support the laws has led one MP to ’think about' her future.
|
Australia's Largest Bank to Begin Charging for Cash Withdrawals
Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones has called on the bank to reverse the decision.
|
Over 30,000 Australians Back Petition to Halt Misinformation and Disinformation Bill
The Australian Senate is due to consider the Bill next week, after it passed the House of Representatives with support of Labor and the Teals.
|
An Assault on the Internet: US Professor Visits Australia to Warn Against Misinformation Bill
Labor’s bill has passed the House of Representatives, but faces an upcoming showdown in the Senate.
|
Labor to Mandate Cash Option for Buying Essentials
The opposition has called for clarity regarding what ‘essential’ items will come under the proposed law.
|
Australian Misinformation Bill Faces Roadblock From 2 More Senators
The legislation has been described as ‘dangerous’ by the Opposition.
|
Australia’s Misinformation Bill Faces Upper House Battle as Elon Musk, Senators Cite Free Speech Threat
Two independent Senators Tammy Tyrrell and David Pocock have already indicated they will oppose the bill.
|
Australia’s House Passes Misinformation Bill, Opposition Says It ‘Belongs in a Dictatorship’
However, Labor defended the legislation as a necessary step to protect the safety of Australians and uphold democracy.
|
‘Death Tax’: Inheritance Fees for Victorians Soar 650 Percent
The opposition has described this move as ‘death taxes by stealth’ while noting concerns with elder abuse.
|
Greens Suffer Major Swings, LNP and Labor Back in the Contest for Inner-City Voters
The Green’s position may have been undermined by their ongoing support for radical protest movements.
|
Townsville to Be Home to Youth Crime ‘Early Intervention’ School: LNP Proposal
Youth crime has been a key issue in the lead up to the Queensland state election.
|
Christian, Muslim Leaders Concerned Australian ‘Misinformation’ Bill Could Limit Moral, Spiritual Discussions
The Christ the Good Shepherd Church condemned the use of the Sydney stabbing incident earlier this year to further a ‘political censorship agenda.’
|
Nationals MP Calls for Consistency After Labor Approves Coal Mine Expansions
Three Australian coal mines have been granted approvals for expansion by Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek.
|
Facts, Figures, and Potential Solutions to Lowering Crime in Queensland: Lawyer Weighs In
With numbers flying in the political fight against crime in Queensland, a legal expert says it may be a different approach entirely that would bring change.
|
Climate Change Authority Calls for Campaign Against Misinformation, More Policy Interventions
The authority suggested the Capacity Investment Scheme could be legislated, administered by a standalone statutory agency and increased in size and pace.
|
Nurses and Midwives in Queensland Now Able to Prescribe Abortion Drugs
A pro-life group says expanding abortion access puts women’s lives at risk.
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Next Census to Include Gender Identity Question After Week of Pressure
The week-long debate saw the Labor Party split with its progressive electorates pushing for inclusion of gender diversity questions.
|
Queensland Removes ‘Imprisonment as a Last Resort’ for Child Criminals
A change of wording in state legislation will see Queensland go against the UN protocol on incarcerating child criminals.
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