Tag: Policy Debate
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A Free Vote on Gambling Reform: Could a Letter from MPs Change Labor’s Stance?
Introduction: A Letter That Could Shift Labor’s Position In a move that could reshape the debate on gambling reform, Independent MP Andrew Wilkie wrote to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, urging a free vote in parliament on legislation to ban or severely restrict gambling. The letter, described as the kind of message a Labor MP might…
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Could a Simple Letter Open the Door for Gambling Reform in Australia?
Introduction: A Letter with Potential Heading Recently, a single letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stirred conversations inside Labor circles about gambling reform. The public note—sent by Independent MP Andrew Wilkie—appears to press for a clear, free vote on legislation intended to ban certain gambling practices. While Wilkie sits outside the government bloc, the…
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Fianna Fáil Rebels Speak Out Over ‘Naughty List’ Controversy as Party Leaders Lead to Brazil
Overview: A Controversial List Sparks Internal Tension The story centers on a controversial so-called “naughty list” that reportedly named Fianna Fáil TDs viewed as rebels within the party. As the party’s leadership prepares to depart for a high-profile engagement in Brazil, several TDs who found themselves on the list spoke out about the upset and…
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Fianna Fáil Rebels Speak Out Over ‘Naughty List’ During Post-Election Pause
Fianna Fáil Faces Friction After the Naughty List Reveal Fianna Fáil’s parliamentary party met for the first time since the presidential election, and the mood was understandably tense. A list described by some as the “naughty list” of rebels has sparked debate within the party ranks, with several TDs (Teachtaí Dála) voicing their disappointment at…
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Liberal MPs Debate Net Zero Terms as Climate Strategy Evolves
Background: A party in transition In recent weeks, Liberal MPs gathered for a lengthy three-hour meeting focused on climate policy and messaging. The central question: should the party continue to foreground the term “net zero by 2050,” or should it adjust its rhetoric while maintaining a robust plan to cut emissions? The discussion reflects broader…
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Liberals Debate Net-Zero Term in Climate Policy
Background: A party rethinking its climate language The Liberal Party faced a key moment this past Friday as MPs gathered for a three-hour meeting to discuss the party’s climate strategy. The central question: should the party keep using the term “net zero” to describe its emissions goals, or abandon the familiar phrase in favor of…
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Shutdown Update: Senate Dems Ready to Reject Funding Bill
Overview: The Shutdown Standoff Enters a Second Month The longest-running government funding stalemate in years shows no clear path toward resolution, leaving lawmakers and everyday Americans navigating ongoing disruption. A fresh snapshot from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research indicates a sharp division in responsibility for the shutdown. Roughly six in ten Americans…
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Shanmugam Urges Opposition to Identity Politics: A Clear Rejection of Foreign Interference and Racial Instrumentalism
Singapore’s General Election Under Scrutiny: A Call for Clear Stand Against Identity Politics Singapore’s Home Affairs and Law Minister, K. Shanmugam, has issued a strong warning against identity politics during the General Election period. In multiple public comments and responses to recent online posts, he stressed that asking Singaporeans to vote along racial or religious…
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NIMBY: The Power Struggle for Nuclear Siting Begins in the Philippines
Rising tremors, rising stakes In a country rattled by back-to-back earthquakes, the question of where—and whether—to place nuclear power facilities has moved from a distant energy planning topic to a live political clash. The Philippines now faces a crucial test: can lawmakers, regulators, and communities navigate fear, science, and national need without sacrificing safety? The…
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Government shutdown reaches Day 9: live updates and what’s at stake for Americans
Overview: a shutdown that won’t quit The federal government entered Day Nine of its shutdown with no clear path to end, as lawmakers struggled to agree on a funding package. President Donald Trump chaired a Cabinet meeting to highlight how the lapse in funding is affecting Americans who rely on government services while the Senate…