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Grattan on Friday: we don’t need an inquiry into the caravan affair but we do need some answers

The battle to contain antisemitism in Australia finds both sides of politics embracing measures they’d otherwise abhor.

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Peter Dutton Praises Trump’s Plan To Turn Gaza Into A ‘Riviera Of The Middle East’

A day after US President Donald Trump's polarising proposal to “take over” Gaza, Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has praised the world leader.

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Mandatory minimum sentencing is proven to be bad policy. It won’t stop hate crimes

Weeks after Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announced his support for mandatory minimum jail terms for antisemitic offences, the government has legislated such laws. Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke stated the federal parliament would now be “putting in place the toughest laws against hate speech that Australia has ever had”.

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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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Dutton supporting 'erasure' of Palestinians: advocates

Palestinians have lashed Peter Dutton for "legitimising" Donald Trump's plan for a US take over of Gaza which would erase them as a people, advocates say.

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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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University heads grilled over anti-Semitism inaction

Vice-chancellors have defended action taken against anti-Semitism on university campuses amid concerns that Jewish students feel unsafe.

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Peter Dutton is promising to slash the public service. Voters won’t know how many jobs are lost until after the election

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has doubled down on his commitment to sack thousands of public servants if he’s elected prime minister.

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Coalition’s tax-free lunch plan could cost $250 million or $10 billion – depending on who’s doing the sums

The 1980s are remembered for many things including power suits, the Ford Falcon and the long lunch.

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Parliament condemns antisemitism, but can’t avoid the blame game

Independent Allegra Spender spearheaded a condemnation of antisemitism by federal parliament – but the debate was mired in partisanship.

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The fight Peter Dutton and others like him want to have about diversity is a distraction

I’m far more interested in how politicians of all stripes will address fundamental inequality than spurious debates on DEI

The Guardian - AU

View from The Hill: Election battle turns to spending, with BCA calling for cap and Labor hitting Dutton’s planned cuts

As the political debate turns to government spending, the questions loom: is it too high, and will Peter Dutton be able to get away with keeping his proposed cuts mostly under wraps?

The Conversation

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

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

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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.

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‘No idea what he’s talking about’: Dutton’s nuclear plan could raise – not cut – electricity bills, experts warn

Opposition leader claims a 44% cost reduction compared with Labor’s plan would be passed on to Australian household bills, but not everyone agrees

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Nuclear curious? Here’s what you need to know about the Coalition’s energy claims

Peter Dutton says building nuclear reactors will bring down power prices but experts doubt it and say it will cost the climate too

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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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Peter Dutton and home affairs department cleared of wrongdoing in case involving Melbourne terrorist

No potential breaches found by independent inquiry into former Coalition government’s handling of Abdul Nacer Benbrika case

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What Labor’s Promise To Slash 20% Off Student Loans If Re-Elected Means For You

The move could result in an average reduction of $5,520 for students and graduates but that figure differs by state and territory.

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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.

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'Sense of optimism' as PM rallies Labor, goes on attack

As politicians prepare to hit the hustings, the prime minister welcomes the start of the parliamentary year with confidence and a new attack line.

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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.

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