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…
Australia Sees First Budget Surplus in 15 Years; $19 Billion Boost From Soaring Commodities
‘Lack Backbone’: Liberal Leader on Corporates Backing ‘Yes’ Vote
The opposition leader has lashed out at Australian mining giants and other big companies for donating to the ‘yes’ campaign in support of the Indigenous voice to parliament. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton said many big companies “lacked a significant backbone” when it came to the upcoming referendum. “There are a lot of people who are…
Australian PM Is Confident of Winning Vote to Change Constitution Despite Falling Public Support
June 27, 2023
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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…
Victorian Senator to Leave Parliament, Resign From Liberal Party Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
Embattled Senator David Van is expected to leave parliament after he resigned from the Liberal Party amid accusations of sexual harassment. The Liberal senator recently came under fire after independent Senator Lidia Thorpe and former Liberal Senator Amanda Stoker alleged he had inappropriately touched them. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton also revealed there was another individual who…
‘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…
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton Responds Swiftly to Parliamentary Sexual Assualt Allegations
June 15, 2023
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Australian Liberal Senator David Van has been dumped from the Opposition party room following allegations by Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe and former Liberal Senator Amanda Stoker, and another unnamed individual that Van had sexually assaulted them. Stoker’s allegations were released in a media statement on Thursday and followed Thorpe’s accusation on Wednesday. While the third allegation was revealed…
Senator Kicked out of Party Room Following Allegations of Sexual Harassment Accusation
June 15, 2023
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Australian Liberal Senator David Van has been dumped from the Opposition party room following accusations by Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe and former Liberal Senator Amanda Stoker that he had sexually assaulted them. Stoker’s allegations were released in a media statement on Thursday and followed Thorpe’s accusation on Wednesday. On Wednesday afternoon, under parliamentary privilege, Thorpe accused Van of…
Labor Bunkers Down As Opposition and Greens Push on Higgins and Housing
The Labor government has been forced to bunker down after being buffeted on two fronts (in both the upper and lower house) by the opposition over the Higgins saga and the Australian Greens on housing affordability. This comes after finance minister, Senator Katy Gallagher, faced claims she had misled parliament over her knowledge of Brittany…
Which Australian MP Does ChatGPT Consider ‘Controversial?’
Australian right-leaning politicians appear to fare poorly when put to the test under the AI-powered ChatGPT and Google’s Bard. The emergence of ChatGPT, a widely accessible AI-powered tool that can engage the public in all sorts of conversations, has spurred questions over the truthfulness and possible left or right-wing bias of chatbots. Chatbots work by trawling…
Opposition Leader Calls on Australian Government to Put More Gas on the Grid
May 26, 2023
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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has urged the Labor government to add more gas to Australia’s power grid to reduce energy bills for households and businesses. This comes after The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) released the new default market offer, which caps the maximum rate energy retailers can charge residential and small business customers in New…
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