Tag: Albanese Government
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Poll Shows Widespread Desire to Ditch 2050 Net-Zero Target Ahead of Coalition Climate Meeting
Public sentiment shifts as debate over the 2050 net-zero pledge intensifies With a Coalition meeting on the horizon and months of internal debate finally narrowing toward a formal climate policy, voters are signaling a willingness to rethink Australia’s commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050. A new poll shows that nearly one in three Australians want…
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Swinburne vs Government: Kinder Fight Leaves 50 Kids Stranded
Background: A community kindergarten under threat A dispute between Swinburne University and the federal government has escalated into a local crisis, with more than 50 toddlers and babies at risk of losing their community kindergarten. The clash centers on a proposed real estate plan reportedly valued at about $14 million, which the Albanese government alleges…
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Ken Henry: Labor’s Nature Laws Need Clearer National-Interest Exemptions to Avoid Loopholes
Warning from a Former Treasury Chief Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry has delivered a pointed critique of the Australian government’s proposed nature laws, saying they risk becoming “worthless” without tightened national-interest exemptions. His remark follows growing concerns that a broad, loosely defined framework could be exploited by developers seeking carve-outs and special treatment under environmental…
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ASX Rises as Banks and Miners Lead Broad Market Rally
Australian shares steady gains as banks and miners push higher The Australian sharemarket closed higher on Wednesday, with broad strength across financials and resource stocks helping the S&P/ASX 200 rise by 91.5 points, or about 1%, to 8,990.90. The rally followed a modest advance on Tuesday and came as investors looked past jittery global headlines…
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The Federal Press Gallery and Its Shifting Power Dynamics
The Changing Dynamics in Canberra’s Political Reporting In recent weeks, the Federal Press Gallery’s relationship with the Albanese government has come under scrutiny. Last week’s episode of Media Watch, hosted by Linton Besser, raised significant questions about the current state of political reporting in Canberra. The segment particularly highlighted the culture of “drops,” a common…
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The Federal Press Gallery and the Albanese Government: A Shift in Power
Understanding the Shift in Power Dynamics In recent discussions surrounding political reporting in Canberra, particularly highlighted by last week’s Media Watch, intriguing questions surface about the role of the Federal Press Gallery and its relationship with the Albanese government. The dynamic within political journalism is evolving, prompting many to wonder whether the press is ceding…
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The Federal Press Gallery’s Shift in Power Dynamics
The Evolving Landscape of Political Reporting in Canberra In recent weeks, the Australian political landscape has undergone notable changes, particularly in the dynamics between the Federal Press Gallery and the Albanese government. This shift raises critical questions about journalistic integrity and transparency in political reporting. Media Watch, hosted by Linton Besser, recently highlighted this evolving…