As the new independent federal anti-corruption commission begins operation in Australia, there are already claims that political parties are weaponising the watchdog to further their goals. In an interview with Seven’s Sunrise program, Nationals MP and former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce alleged that the Australian Greens party had politicised the commission after one of…
Former Australian Deputy PM Alleges New Anti-corruption Watchdog Subject to Political Weaponisation
Call for China Appeasement: Premier Says PM Should Bring Entourage of State Leaders to Meet With Xi
April 20, 2023
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the nation’s state leaders should come together to visit and meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, says Western Australian (WA) Premier Mark McGowan. The Labor Premier McGowan is currently touring China—WA’s largest trading partner—and has been vocal in his support for stronger economic ties with Beijing and critical of…
‘Unending Conflict’: Former Labor Minister Warns of Clash Between ‘The Voice’ and Native Title Holders
April 3, 2023
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Native Title holders are concerned that an Indigenous Voice to Parliament could erode their hard-fought gains, says former Keating Labor government minister Gary Johns. The now-author on Indigenous affairs and committee member of the No Campaign against The Voice says he has spoken to Aboriginal Native Title holders who are worried a new layer of…
‘Too Stupid’: Former Australian Deputy PM Believes Taiwan Conflict Unlikely
December 13, 2022
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Former Australian Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce believes Beijing will not engage in outright conflict with Taiwan because it would be “too stupid.” Joyce made the comments after returning from a visit to Taiwan with a bipartisan delegation consisting of Labor, Liberal, and Nationals MPs. “China and Taiwan, I believe, are unlikely to come to…
Australia Dismisses Beijing’s Claim it ‘Playing With Fire’ for Taiwan Visit
December 6, 2022
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Australian politicians have dismissed Beijing’s claims it is “playing with fire” and undermining efforts to repair Australia-China relations after a delegation of six bipartisan MPs arrived in Taiwan. The Global Times, a mouthpiece of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), published an opinion article saying the visit will “cast a shadow” on Australia’s improving relationship with…
Australia Dismisses Beijing’s Claim it is ‘Playing With Fire’ for Taiwan Visit
December 6, 2022
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Australian politicians have dismissed Beijing’s claims it is “playing with fire” and undermining efforts to repair Australia-China relations after a delegation of six bipartisan MPs arrived in Taiwan. The Global Times, a mouthpiece of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), published an opinion article saying the visit will “cast a shadow” on Australia’s improving relationship with…
Electric Cars Unable to Go the Distance: Regional MPs
September 9, 2022
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Australian MPs representing rural and suburban seats are arguing against the Labor government’s plan to introduce tax incentives to spur electric vehicle (EV) sales in the country. Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce said for many voters in his electorate of New England, a vast expanse of northern New South Wales, EVs were too expensive and impractical…
‘Most Expensive Form of Energy’: Australian Minister Pans Nuclear Power Proposals
June 9, 2022
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The Australian Labor government has struck down an idea to introduce nuclear power into the country, saying it is too expensive and that the “economics don’t stack up.” The response comes as the opposition Liberal-National Coalition steps up pressure for nuclear energy to deal with soaring electricity costs and lowering emissions. Energy Minister Chris Bowen,…
New Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to Announce Frontbench
Australia’s new opposition leader Peter Dutton will announce his shadow ministry on Sunday alongside the new leader of his Nationals coalition partner, David Littleproud. Dutton was announced as Liberals leader last week, unopposed in his party room after former prime minister Scott Morrison stepped aside following the centre-right coalition’s defeat at the May 21 federal…
Australian Liberal Leader Announces Shadow Frontbench With 10 Women, Six Nationals
Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has announced the coalition’s frontbench after its defeat at the May 21 election – a team of 24 that includes 10 women. Nationals Leader David Littleproud also boasts six members of his party on the frontbench. Dutton, who was unopposed as leader in his party room last week to replace…
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