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Shame on the Australian Government for Playing Political Games With Donald Trump Jr.’s Visa

Commentary The Albanese Government’s decision to play politics with Donald Trump Jr.’s visa is not just a vicious attack on free speech. It’s a diplomatic faux pas of the highest order. Perhaps obviously, there is no conceivable excuse for why Home Affairs Minister Claire O’Neil did not expeditiously process Mr. Trump’s application. Standard practise mandates…


Is Paul Keating Stuck in a Time Warp ?

Commentary Former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating has launched another extraordinary spray at the federal government’s foreign policies. In an apparently unsolicited written statement, Mr. Keating lambasted the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and its Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg while supporting President Emmanuel Macron’s opposition to the organisation expanding into Asia. Condemning the “militarism of Europe,”…


Albanese Bound for Europe and Talks on Ukraine, Economy

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will fly out of Perth bound for Europe and security talks as Ukraine marks the 500-day anniversary of war with Russia. The prime minister will get down to business on Monday in Berlin, where he will meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The two are expected to discuss Ukraine’s struggle against…


‘Deeply Concerning War’: Australia, Indonesia Condemn Russia While Sending Message to Beijing

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indonesian President Joko Widodo jointly denounced Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, noting its effects on the global economy through inflation, disrupted supply chains, and worsening food insecurity. Mr. Albanese welcomed Mr. Widodo to Australia on July 4 during the annual Australia-Indonesia leaders’ meeting in Sydney, where they deepened links between…


Australia Sees First Budget Surplus in 15 Years; $19 Billion Boost From Soaring Commodities

Strong global commodity prices have benefited Australia’s federal budget, which is officially back in black this year for the first time in 15 years. The Office Department of Finance revealed on Friday in its latest monthly financial statement that the Australian federal government’s underlying cash balance in the 12 months to May was $19 billion…


Australian Parliamentary Inquiry Calls for Total Ban on Online Gambling Ads in 3 Years

A parliamentary inquiry has proposed that online gambling advertising be prohibited entirely in Australia within three years to reduce gambling harm among the population. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs has released a final report on an investigation into online gambling harm. The report found that online gambling was…


Australian PM Is Confident of Winning Vote to Change Constitution Despite Falling Public Support

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is still confident in the success of a referendum to change Australia’s Constitution despite new polling showing a drop in the public’s approval. This comes as advocacy groups prepare to launch thousands of “Yes” events across the country to encourage Australians to back the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. The Voice is…


Australian PM Calls Out Russia’s Disastrous War and Coup Chaos

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the failed coup in Russia is a direct consequence of President Vladimir Putin’s disastrous decision to invade Ukraine. Russian mercenaries, led by former Putin ally and Wagner Group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin, came within 200km of the capital Moscow and captured the city of Rostov, where Russian generals are overseeing the war…


Simon Crean, Labor ‘Loyal Servant’ Dead at 74

Australian Labor is mourning the death of Simon Crean, a Labor prince who never became king. His family said they were devastated after his death on Sunday morning following an exercise session in Berlin, where he was part of an industry delegation. “Simon was a fierce advocate for working Australians and dedicated his life to…


Promise for Renters’ Rights to Be on National Agenda

The rights of renters will soon be considered by the national cabinet but the federal government has rejected a Greens proposal to cap rent increases, saying they “don’t work.” In the midst of a housing crisis across the country, the Greens last week successfully deferred a Labor bill to establish a Housing Australia Future Fund until…