Ex-Liberal appointed to top climate change body The new chair of the Climate Change Authority will be former NSW Liberal politician Matt Kean, who has said he will base his approach on facts and science. AAP · Jun 24, 2024
Should Australia recognise housing as a human right? Two crossbenchers are taking up the cause The Australian Human Rights Commission thinks so, including it in a list of rights that should receive legislative protection The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2024
View from The Hill: Paul Keating labels Dutton a ‘charlatan’ as nuclear debate gets down and dirty Former Prime Minister Paul Keating has entered the nuclear debate, with a vitriolic attack describing Peter Dutton as “a charlatan”, “wicked and cynical” and “an inveterate climate change denialist”. The Conversation · Jun 23, 2024
Families set to pocket more than $60 a week from stage-three tax cuts Treasury analysis shows ‘mums and dads’ will be among the biggest beneficiaries when 1 July cuts kick in, Jim Chalmers says The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2024
Nuclear showdown set to atomise federal parliament Heated debates over nuclear reactors, energy bills and the cost of living will ignite Parliament House as both houses return for the sitting week. AAP · Jun 22, 2024
Peter Dutton vows to override state nuclear bans as he steps up attack on PM Opposition leader tells Liberal party officials that state premiers ‘won’t stop us’ and labels Anthony Albanese a ‘child in a man’s body’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2024
Newly elected Solomon Islands PM to visit Australia Jeremiah Manele will make a week-long visit to Australia ahead of talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. AAP · Jun 21, 2024
Minister confident of boosting China defence talks Defence Minister Richard Marles says he is hopeful in-person talks between Australian and Chinese military officials can begin again as tensions thaw. AAP · Jun 21, 2024
PM calls for more gas supply amid operator warning The energy market operator has warned of a gas shortfall this winter due to increased demand. AAP · Jun 20, 2024
Afternoon Update: Coalition’s nuclear ‘fantasy’; Cape York’s Unesco dream; and Ash Barty’s tennis return The Coalition began its soft-sell on nuclear energy as the government muscled up to push back The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2024
Senate opposition firms against Coalition’s nuclear power plan as David Pocock blasts ‘reckless’ proposal ACT senator says he is not ideologically opposed but Coalition’s nuclear proposal is ‘unrealistic’ while Lidia Thorpe says it doesn’t make economic sense The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2024
Indigenous leader Rev Dr D Gondarra dies – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2024
Peter Dutton’s Nuclear Plant Proposal Is Already Being Torched By Experts Mr. Burns, is that you? Pedestrian.tv · Jun 19, 2024
Prime minister set to be paid more than US president The Australian prime minister is set to be paid more than the US president for the first time in history. AAP · Jun 18, 2024
AAP · Jun 18, 2024 Trade sanctions remain on Australian exports Australia remains confident trade sanctions, which failed to be resolved during a visit from a senior Chinese leader, will be lifted shortly.
Top News · Jun 18, 2024 Chinese Premier Li Qiang Focuses On Australian Investments Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit to Perth strengthens economic ties with Australia, focusing on critical minerals and clean energy investments.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2024 Australia complains to Chinese embassy over ‘ham-fisted’ attempt at blocking view of Cheng Lei at event Anthony Albanese describes behaviour of officials at Parliament House during Chinese premier Li Qiang’s visit as ‘clumsy’
The Conversation · Jun 18, 2024 Albanese told Chinese premier that officials’ behaviour towards Cheng Lei was ‘unacceptable’ and ‘not appropriate’ The Albanese government has formally expressed its displeasure to the Chinese embassy over Chinese officials trying to impede camera shots of journalist Cheng Lei during Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Canberra this week.
International Business Times · Jun 18, 2024 Australia Flags Concern Over 'Ham-fisted' China Diplomats Australia voiced concern Tuesday about the "ham-fisted" actions of two Chinese diplomats at a press event, tarnishing a highly touted visit in which Premier Li Qiang has sought to celebrate trade and friendship.
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2024 Chinese premier focuses on critical minerals and clean energy during Australian visit Chinese Premier Li Qiang is ending his Australian tour in the west coast city of Perth where he will focus on China’s investment in critical minerals and clean energy
The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2024 RBA governor says inflation still above target; Matt Kean to retire from politics – as it happened Follow live
AAP · Jun 17, 2024 'Encouraging signs': PM lauds improving ties with China China's premier has wrapped a four-day Australian visit with talks on economic ties and mineral exports as Anthony Albanese hails signs of more stable ties.
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2024 Freed Australian reporter says Chinese officials tried to ‘block’ her view at Li Qiang event Video footage from event shows Australian journalist being moved to a new seat after she was flanked
Fortune · Jun 17, 2024 China’s premier says relations with Australia are ‘back on track’ after Beijing removes tariffs on wine and barley China premier Li Qiang is in Australia for a four-day visit, the first by a senior Chinese official in seven years.
The Conversation · Jun 17, 2024 Albanese discusses delicate issues with Chinese premier, including avoiding future military incidents Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said he and Chinese Premier Li Qiang discussed improving military-to-military communications to avoid future incidents involving their armed forces in their wide-ranging meeting on Monday.