Tag: Australian politics

‘Down but Never Out’: Dutton Rallies Party As Senator Van Resigns

Senator David Van has resigned from the Liberal Party after he was expelled from the party room due to multiple allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards female colleagues. In a letter to the president of the Victorian Liberal Party, Van maintained his innocence against the accusations and announced his resignation from the party. “Given the Liberal…


Former Australian PM Keating Issues Fresh Attack on AUKUS Deal

Former prime minister Paul Keating has fired a fresh torpedo at the AUKUS deal, claiming Defence Minister Richard Marles has changed his argument to justify the submarine purchases. Keating, who has been publicly critical of the $368 billion (US$245 billion) deal, said in an opinion article the government had shifted the need for the vessels…


Labor MP Dismissed From Shadow Cabinet After Accusing Fellow Party Member of Corruption

New South Wales (NSW) Labor MP Tania Mihailuk has lost her position in the shadow ministry after criticising a fellow party member running for the state’s upper house. Labor opposition leader Chris Minns on Friday said he had dismissed Mihailuk from his cabinet, accusing her of making “political attacks by parliamentary privilege.” But NSW Liberal…


United Australia Party Voluntarily Deregistered

Australian mining magnate Clive Palmer has voluntarily deregistered his United Australia Party despite having a senator in parliament. The Australian Electoral Commission, which is responsible for the country’s electoral system, published a notice on Friday saying the right-wing party was deregistered on Sep. 8, 2022. Victorian Senator Ralph Babet said he will continue sitting in…


Former PM’s Portfolio Saga A Symptom of Decay in Australian Politics: Experts

While former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been roundly criticised for secretly swearing himself into five ministerial portfolios, some political experts say the episode is a symptom of long-running problems in politics. On Aug. 17, Morrison was forced to explain, in a press conference, his actions as well as his decision not to inform…


Labor’s Kristina Keneally ‘Out of Touch’ With the Challenges of Western Sydney: Local Independent

Western Sydney independent candidate, Dai Le, says Labor’s choice for the multicultural seat of Fowler is “out of touch” with locals in the area. Sen. Kristina Keneally was parachuted by the Labor Party into the electorate after concerns from party leaders that she might not hold her Senate seat in the upcoming election. Dai Le,…


Chinese Embassy Lodges Complaint Against Australian Parliament’s Chair of Intelligence and Security

The Chinese embassy in Canberra has lodged an official complaint with the Australian government in regards to a speech made by Liberal Senator James Paterson addressed to the European Parliament in regards to foreign interference. The embassy said Paterson, who is also the chair of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security, displayed “bias…


The Australian Federal Government’s Net-Zero Betrayal

Commentary With the Liberal-National Coalition government about to officially sign onto a 2050 net-zero emissions target, many Australians are wondering what the point of the 2019 election was. At the so-called “climate election,” the Coalition proposed maintaining their existing policy of a 26 percent reduction on 2005 levels by 2030. Labor proposed more significant reductions…