Commentary The season’s finale of “The ABC Of” program, televised on Aug. 2, featured an interview with former Australian Prime Minister John Howard. Conducted by actor David Wenham, it enabled Howard to reflect on his remarkable career as a politician. Howard served in office from 1996 to 2007 making him the most successful prime minister in…
Australia’s ‘Color Revolution’ Weakens Washington’s Key Ally
Commentary Australia has a new prime minister, its 31st—the Australian Labor Party (ALP) center-left leader Anthony Albanese—as a result of an election on May 21, which saw both major parties suffer dramatic losses of support. The country’s unique system of preferences means that the votes for smaller, losing parties are reallocated by voters to candidates…
Prime Minister Promises Lower Taxes If Australians Keep Him in Power
In the face of the upcoming election, the Australian prime minister has promised lower taxes if he is elected for another four years. He pledged $100 billion (US$72.47 billion) in tax relief for Australian workers on April 24, saying that a low tax guarantee is at the heart of the economic plan for a stronger…
Over 160,000 Australian Workers to Be Eligible for Interstate Jobs Under New JobPass Scheme
The federal government has announced the expanded JobPass scheme, which will is expected to reduce regulations for licensed and registered workers who wish to apply for interstate jobs. The scheme is designed to address impediments to labour mobility across the state. It would allow licensed tradies in one jurisdiction to be immediately considered ‘registered’ interstate…
Rex Patrick and PM Fight Over Secrecy Around COVID-19 Medical Advice
May 19, 2021
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Independent Senator Rex Patrick has challenged the Morrison government in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal over its alleged secrecy around national cabinet decisions on the COVID-19 response. Patrick believes that the National Cabinet is not properly constituted and that the Prime Minister is “unilaterally and unlawfully wrapping a secrecy blanket” around the government’s COVID-19 response. Currently,…
Australia Stands to Lose Under ‘Protectionist’ Carbon Tariffs
February 15, 2021
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Australian exports may soon suffer from “protectionist” levies as the United Kingdom plans to use the G7 summit to push for climate tariffs, amid a renewed push for environmentalism after U.S. President Joe Biden election. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who invited Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to attend as a guest, has indicated that…
PM Dismisses Labor Leader’s Vaccine Worries Explaining ‘We Can’t Cut Corners’
Prime Minister Scott Morrison dismissed criticisms from the leader of the opposition that he has “dropped the ball” on securing a CCP virus vaccine causing Australia to lag behind the rest of the world in administering vaccinations. Morrison said that Australia was “still on track” for a vaccine to be rolled out in March, and brushed…
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