Tag: Australian Politics
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Ken Henry: Labor’s nature laws risk collapse without tighter national-interest exemptions
Ken Henry’s warning: a critical test for Labor’s nature laws Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry has mounted a pointed critique of the Albanese government’s latest push to regulate nature and environmental protections. His central claim is simple but potent: the proposed nature laws are likely to be ineffective unless the government tightens the “national interest”…
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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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Brittany Higgins Takes on Bankruptcy Action in Reynolds Defamation Fallout
Overview: A New Chapter in a Defamation Saga The legal wrangle between former Liberal senator Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins continues to evolve, with Reynolds launching bankruptcy proceedings to recover costs awarded following Higgins’s defamation victory. The move comes after Higgins was found liable for defamatory social media posts in a Western Australian Supreme Court…
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Privacy at Risk: Albanese and Other Australian Leaders’ Numbers Displayed Online
Overview: Personal data on public figures goes online Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, and other prominent Australians have found their mobile numbers listed on a US-based website that claims to compile contact details through AI-powered data gathering. Authorities say they are aware of the issue and are taking steps to address…
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Linda Reynolds Pursues Bankruptcy Action Against Brittany Higgins Over Defamation Award
Overview: A High-Profile Financial Fallout Former Liberal senator Linda Reynolds has initiated bankruptcy proceedings against former staffer Brittany Higgins in a bid to recover costs tied to a high-profile defamation case. Reynolds filed a creditor’s petition in the Federal Court after Higgins failed to comply with a bankruptcy notice, a step Reynolds says is necessary…
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Albanese PM mobile number leaked raises privacy concerns
Australian Prime Minister’s mobile number reported online In a development that has drawn attention to digital privacy and safety, a US-based website has listed the mobile numbers and emails of high-profile Australians, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley. The site markets itself as a platform that aggregates contact details for professionals…
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Albanese Phone Numbers Leaked Online: Privacy Risks and Response
Overview: Numbers Online Stir Privacy Concerns Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley are among several public figures whose mobile numbers appeared on an American website that aggregates contact details. The site, which claims to offer access to the mobile numbers and emails of millions of professionals, has drawn swift scrutiny from…
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Brittany Higgins Faces Bankruptcy Action by Linda Reynolds
Rekindled Legal Standoff: Reynolds vs. Higgins Goes Bankrupt The legal saga between former Liberal senator Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins has moved into a new phase, with Reynolds initiating bankruptcy proceedings against Higgins as a means to recover damages awarded in a defamation case. The Western Australian Supreme Court ruling in August found Higgins’s social…
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Australia News LIVE: Trump to welcome freed Israeli hostages as YouTube fights under-16 ban
Live Updates: Australia and the World in Focus In a day that mixes international diplomacy with domestic policy debates, Australia sits at the crossroads of a global story. President Donald Trump is poised to travel to the Middle East and is expected to welcome the remaining Israeli hostages back into the country, a moment that…
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Australia News Live: Trump to Welcome Freed Israeli Hostages as Gaza Situation Remains Delicate
Live Updates: Trump in the Middle East and Australia’s Domestic Scene In a day of high-stakes developments abroad and in Australian politics, attention is split between a potential moment of relief for Israeli families and a sharp shift in domestic political fortunes. US President Donald Trump is nearing arrival in the Middle East with expectations…