Australian politics
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Making amyl nitrite an unlawful drug can be ineffective, warns former AFP chief | Politics
A former head of the Australian federal police has warned the proposed ban on amyl nitrite – an inhalant used…
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TPP-11: divisions inside Labor proceed over help for commerce pact | World information
Labor’s internal woes on the Trans-Pacific partnership trade pact TPP-11 are persisting, with the industrial left faction in Victoria attempting…
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Aged-care minister open to safety cameras in nursing houses | Australia information
Aged-care minister Ken Wyatt is open to placing security cameras in all nursing home rooms so any potential abuses can…
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Coalition reveals smallest deficit in a decade after decline in welfare spending | Australia information
A surprise multibillion-dollar increase in tax revenue, and a significant decline in spending on welfare since May last year, have…
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Why the ABC board sacked Michelle Guthrie | Media
Confusion at management level over the ABC’s budget, low staff morale and a failed political strategy led the board to…
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To have an opportunity within the subsequent elections, the Liberals should shut the gender hole | Peter Lewis | Australia information
The gender gap in Australian politics is not just confined to the lack of female representation in the Liberal party,…
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Australia’s native species’ future stays susceptible, regulation council says | Surroundings
The Law Council of Australia is concerned Australia’s system of environment laws was failing to meet international obligations to protect…
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Performing ABC head David Anderson makes pitch to interchange Michelle Guthrie | Media
The acting manager of the ABC David Anderson has made a pitch to be Michelle Guthrie’s replacement in the top…
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Labor says Productiveness Fee has overly ‘sunny’ view of inequality | Enterprise
Labor has criticised the Productivity Commission’s recent landmark report on inequality, saying it has taken an overly sunny view of…
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Scott Morrison calls for brand new nationwide day to recognise Indigenous folks | Australia information
Scott Morrison has called for a new national day recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people while defending his support…
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