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Activist group takes aim at media with fresh campaign

An open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, signed by a list of prominent Australians, argues for tougher media accountability.

AAP · May 3

A year on from the election, what has the Albanese government achieved?

This time last year, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was jubilant. Having just won 94 of the 150 seats in the House of Representatives, Labor had its best result in terms of seats since 1943.

The Conversation · May 3

Australia turns to Japan to help soften 'global shocks'

Australia will be less vulnerable to global events such as the fuel crisis after signing a series of agreements with Japan, Anthony Albanese says.

AAP · May 3

Queensland rejects key Bondi report recommendation as Albanese’s gun buyback flounders

State’s police minister says buyback ‘doesn’t focus on keeping guns out of the hands of terrorists and criminals’, leaving NSW only clear supporter of plan

The Guardian - AU · Apr 30

Grattan on Friday: Antisemitism royal commission’s interim report leaves key questions dangling

The interim report from the royal commission on antisemitism, set up after the Bondi massacre, leaves hanging more questions than it answers.

The Conversation · Apr 30

Royal commission report doesn’t help us start making sense of Bondi terror attack

Justice Virginia Bell has handed the governor-general her interim findings from the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese responded immediately by promising to implement all its recommendations.

The Conversation · Apr 30

Australia isn’t getting a fair share of tax on gas exports. Queensland has shown how to raise the bar

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised no new taxes on Australia’s gas exports in next month’s federal budget, saying the government “will not undermine existing contracts”. Questioned further, he said future gas tax changes aren’t being contemplated either.

The Conversation · Apr 30

Inquiry into antisemitic attack that left 15 dead in Sydney recommends gun reform

A government inquiry into a rise in antisemitism across Australia before two gunmen believed to be inspired by the Islamic State group allegedly killed 15 people at a Sydney Jewish festival in December has recommended that authorities prioritize gun reform

The Independent UK · Apr 30

Mother says she ‘misses and loves’ daughter after NT girl’s body found – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 30

To protect Australians, the federal parliament must push Albanese on gambling reforms

In early April, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced he was finally implementing several restrictions on gambling advertising.

The Conversation · Apr 30