Tag: Federal Politics

Michelle Grattan: The (welcome) Julian Assange distraction surely can’t last

As scripted political dramas go, Julian Assange’s (welcome) arrival in Canberra on…

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Federal Labor’s $17.6b production tax credit scheme set to be open to Tianqi and other overseas firms

A massive Chinese lithium miner and refiner now looks certain to qualify…

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Fatima Payman: PM expects rogue senator to toe the line as she hints at more pro-Palestine protests

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has put rogue WA Senator Fatima Payman on…

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Donna Nelson: Perth woman reunited with granddaughter in Japanese jail after drug smuggling trial delay

Donna Nelson has been reunited with her three-year-old granddaughter in the first…

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Anthony Albanese breaks down while speaking about teen terror suspect

Anthony Albanese has teared up as he spoke about the twisted manifesto…

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Meta, Snapchat, TikTok Australia and Google to front parliamentary inquiry into social media

Four of the biggest online platforms will be appearing before a parliamentary…

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Donna Nelson: Calls to help Perth grandmother languishing in Japanese jail after Julian Assange freed

The Federal Government says it is “keenly aware” Perth grandmother Donna Nelson…

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RBA expected to start raising rates again after May inflation data

Expectations are growing that the Reserve Bank will resume its run of…

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Fire set at Liberal MP Ian Goodenough’s Joondalup office

Police are investigating a fire at Liberal MP Ian Goodenough’s electorate office…

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Senator Penny Wong’s warning after Fatima Payman crosses floor over Palestine statehood

The Albanese government’s senate leader has cautioned government members to follow caucus…

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Former CIA chief warns Julian Assange seeking a pardon would be a ‘betrayal’

A former American intelligence chief has warned against plans for Julian Assange…

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Anthony Albanese launches new attack on nuclear, prepares to unveil Future Made in Australia Act

The prospect of nuclear power threatens to undermine business confidence and investment,…

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