Tag: Australia Politics
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Far-Right Figure’s Germany Visit Signals Push to Form National Party
Overview: A Study Tour With Political Ambitions A neo-Nazi organiser who previously led an anti-Jewish rally in Sydney has undertaken a study tour to Germany, which he described as “the motherland.” The trip marks a significant step in the National Socialist Network’s (NSN) efforts to register as a political party and contest elections in Australia.…
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Neo-Nazi Organizer’s German Visit Intensifies National Socialist Network’s Party Push
Overview: A controversial journey with political implications The National Socialist Network (NSN), a neo-Nazi movement in Australia, is drawing renewed scrutiny as its leading organiser completed a study trip to Germany, which the group has described as a critical step in its campaign to register a political party and contest elections. The visit, framed by…
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Paul Keating Says Sir John Kerr Should Have Been Arrested During the Whitlam Crisis
Introduction: A Stinging Perspective on a Cold War-era Crisis Former Australian prime minister Paul Keating has reignited debate over the 1975 constitutional crisis by saying that Sir John Kerr, then governor-general, should have been arrested amid the turmoil that led to the removal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam. Keating’s comments, made in the context of…
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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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Former Wallabies star David Pocock barred from parliamentary sports club over gambling sponsorship concerns
Background: a high-profile protest against gambling sponsorship Independent ACT senator and former Wallabies captain David Pocock has been barred from attending events at the Australian Parliament House Sports Club after publicly criticizing the club’s sponsorship by the gambling industry. The former rugby star was told on Thursday night that he was no longer welcome at…
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Larissa Waters weighs Robbins Island wind farm stance as Greens split
Greens leadership under pressure on Robbins Island wind farm The Greens are navigating a delicate balance as internal tensions surface over the Robbins Island wind farm in Tasmania. The project, proposed as Tasmania’s largest renewable energy development with 100 turbines, has drawn swift opposition from two Greens colleagues, Tasmanian senators Nick McKim and Peter Whish-Wilson,…
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Craig Thomson Faces Jail Time After Guilty Plea
Craig Thomson’s Legal Troubles Craig Thomson, once a notable figure in Australian politics as a former Labor member of Parliament, now finds himself in serious legal trouble. Recently entering a guilty plea, Thomson is facing the possibility of jail time for fraud. The charges stem from allegations that he submitted false and misleading documents to…