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Australia Introduces Strict Laws To Combat Hate Crimes

Australia implements stringent laws to combat hate crimes, particularly antisemitic attacks, with mandatory minimum sentences for terrorism and hate offenses.

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Inquiry into caravan briefings a waste of resources: PM

The prime minister has rejected calls from the opposition to hold an inquiry into when he was briefed on the discovery of a caravan laden with explosives.

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Mandatory jail for terror risks 'serious injustice'

Australians from vulnerable communities could be disproportionately harmed by laws that introduce mandatory jail time for some terror offences, experts warn.

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Labor has managed to tame inflation in an election year – but is anybody listening?

The PM is right to say the cost of living is rising slower than before, but until the RBA cuts rates it’s likely nobody cares

The Guardian - AU

'Ethnic cleansing' or 'Make Gaza Beautiful Again'?: Trump’s Middle East decree divides MAGA faithful

Lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle have been left divided after the president proposed that the U.S. ‘own’ the war-torn territory

The Independent UK

Lions, snakes and snails mingle with political animals

Lunar New Year festivities and fights over long lunches are dominating debate during the first sitting week for 2025.

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Arab world rejects Trump’s plan for US to 'take over' Gaza and relocate Palestinians

Saudi Arabia says an independent Palestinian state is their ‘unwavering position’

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Stretched hospitals get $1 billion in 'landmark' deal

In a bid to bolster an under-pressure health system, the federal government has committed $1.7 billion in extra funding for public hospitals and services.

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Middle East stance unchanged after Trump Gaza call: PM

While Donald Trump has called for the United States to take over Gaza, Anthony Albanese says Australia still backs a two-state solution.

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Ukraine vows to negotiate exchange for captured Aussie

Ukraine has promised to help secure the release of Australian Oscar Jenkins, reiterating its gratitude to Australia for aiding its fight against Russia.

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Hate speech laws go to vote as anti-Semitism denounced

Hate will be stopped at its source if tougher amendments are made to proposed laws to crackdown on the rise of anti-Semitism, an advocate says.

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Bill Gates says ban on under-16s using social media is likely a ‘smart thing’

Bill Gates says it will be ‘fascinating’ to see whether Australia’s looming ban is beneficial

The Independent UK

Morning Mail: Sam Kerr in court, Dutton poll boost, Trump delays Mexico tariffs

Long-awaited trial of Matildas star began in London overnight; Essential survey suggests opposition leader has an edge over PM

The Guardian - AU

‘Complex’ blaze at Sydney recycling factory – as it happened

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Australian nature: if our laws don’t radically change, environmental degradation will continue

This country has a long history of taking its unique wildlife and landscapes for granted – but what has happened in this term of parliament is remarkable

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Poll still a blind date as no love lost between leaders

MPs are sharpening their pitches to the public in the lead-up to a federal election as politicians gather for the first sitting week of the year.

The Conversation

Labor’s dumping of Australia’s new nature laws means the environment is shaping as a key 2025 election issue

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has shelved the proposed reforms to Australia’s 25-year-old environment laws, citing a lack of parliamentary support for the changes.

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'Back to the future': mega rail line under cash cloud

The potential return of a federal coalition government could spell financial ruin for a controversial rail line orbiting a major city.

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CFMEU vehicle set ablaze in Sydney, union says – as it happened

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Podcasts have helped sway many young American men to the right. The same may well happen in Australia

The 2024 US presidential election saw a historic shift to the right, driven by the largest swing of young male voters in two decades. Analysts attribute this partly to podcasters like Joe Rogan, whose unfiltered, conversational content bypassed traditional media to mobilise this demographic.

The Guardian - AU

From hate speech laws to super tax changes, what tops Labor’s agenda before heading to the polls?

Electoral reforms and a key to the Future Made in Australia plan are also high on the wish list as parliament resumes

The Conversation

Albanese will pitch to blue collar men with heavy warnings on Dutton’s workplace policies

Anthony Albanese has outlined his pitch to improve his and his government’s standing among men, as he insists he can hold onto majority government at the election to be held in April or May.

The Guardian - AU

Sydney is facing a wave of antisemitic attacks – but what is behind them?

Police say incidents may have been ‘orchestrated in some manner’ and are ‘chasing every rabbit down every hole’

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The state poll that could shape the race for The Lodge

Conservatives are tipped to reclaim some of Australia's most affluent electorates at a state poll that will be closely observed for its federal ramifications.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Albanese dumps Nature Positive legislation and considers shrinking the electoral reform bill

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dumped – for the second time – the government’s controversial “Nature Positive” legislation, which had run into strong opposition from the Western Australian Labor government.

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