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Gender politics: will the 2025 election send more female MPs to Australia’s parliament?

Labor has made great strides towards gender equality among its MPs and senators, but the number of female Coalition members remains stubbornly low

The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2025

The Coalition prepares to soften Australia’s 2030 climate target, while reaffirming its commitment to the Paris Agreement

The Coalition has been forced to reassert its commitment to the Paris climate agreement after its energy spokesman Ted O’Brien appeared to waver on the pledge on Thursday.

The Conversation · Apr 10, 2025

Grattan on Friday: Will there be leadership changes on both sides of politics next parliamentary term?

When Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor met for this week’s treasurers’ debate, the moderator observed that in three or six years they might be facing each other as prime minister and opposition leader.

The Conversation · Apr 10, 2025

What would – and should – happen to the ABC under the next federal government?

Who could possibly argue with the idea that the ABC should be efficiently run and produce excellent programs?

The Conversation · Apr 10, 2025

Current major party policies fall short for Indigenous communities. Here’s a better path forward

Since the Voice to Parliament referendum in 2023, the Indigenous Affairs portfolio has not featured prominently in policy debates at the national level.

The Conversation · Apr 10, 2025

Dutton visits sixth petrol station in seven days – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 9, 2025

Labor made plenty of promises at the last election. Did they deliver?

Election promises are a mainstay of contemporary politics. Governments cite kept commitments as proof they can be trusted, while oppositions pounce on any failure to deliver.

The Conversation · Apr 9, 2025

Australia urgently needs to get serious about long-term climate policy – but there’s no sign of that in the election campaign

The federal election should be an earnest contest over the fundamentals of Australia’s climate and energy policies.

The Conversation · Apr 9, 2025

Australia aims for 'zero tariffs' after Trump backtrack

Donald Trump's tariff backdown has provided Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton with a fresh opportunity to position themselves as superior negotiators.

AAP · Apr 9, 2025

Poorest urban fringe electorates gain most from Labor’s first-term tax and welfare reform, ANU research shows

Exclusive: The wealthiest households on average will be nearly $800 worse off, modelling reveals, as a result of the rejigged stage-three tax cuts

The Guardian - AU · Apr 9, 2025