#australiangovernment

New Net Zero Economy Authority government body

The Federal government is gearing up to transition the energy sector away from fossil fuel-based industries through a new government body. The Net Zero Economy Authority will oversee the upskilling of workers and the move towards emerging clean energy manufacturing. The bill to establish the Authority passed the Federal parliament earlier in September. Image: Image …

New Net Zero Economy Authority government body Read More »

Australia and Allies’ 21-day ceasefire proposal rejected by Netanyahu

Israel’s increasing bombardment of Lebanon has put higher pressure on the Australian government to adhere to international law.  Alongside the United States, France and a few others, Australia has called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire across the border of the two countries.  Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has rejected the call for a ceasefire, while …

Australia and Allies’ 21-day ceasefire proposal rejected by Netanyahu Read More »

Migrants to a manic market

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced changes to Australia’s immigration policy on Saturday. The Prime Minister said these reforms to immigration needed to be brought to a “sustainable level” and said that “the system is broken.” These reforms will crack down on international student visas and low-skilled jobs. This comes as a reported half-a million people …

Migrants to a manic market Read More »

ASIO chief reveals international espionage sanctioned by Chinese Government

ASIO Director General Mike Burgess revealed at a Five Eyes intelligence summit in Palo Alto California today that his organisation had prevented an act of industrial espionage targeted at an Australian institution. Alongside his counterparts in Canada, New Zealand, the United States and the United Kingdom, this unusually public intelligence summit was a response to …

ASIO chief reveals international espionage sanctioned by Chinese Government Read More »

Exploring solutions for the housing affordability crisis

Last week, leaders from the National Cabinet set forth policy measures aiming to address the housing affordability crisis, ranging from building more homes across the country to increasing funding for states and territories.   One such framework is ‘A Better Deal for Renters’, which includes limiting rent to once a year and phasing in minimum rental …

Exploring solutions for the housing affordability crisis Read More »

Labor and Greens create ‘Safeguard Mechanism’ to limit emissions

The federal government has struck a deal with The Greens to get Labor’s key climate legislation across the line. Referred to as the ‘Safeguard Mechanism’, the bill forces the nation’s biggest polluters to reduce their emissions by close to 5 percent each year. Labor says it’s key to Australia’s emissions target of a 43 percent …

Labor and Greens create ‘Safeguard Mechanism’ to limit emissions Read More »