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The future of nuclear after Coalition’s election loss

Labor’s opposition to nuclear energy, and push to renewables, was one defining policy of the election, reflecting broader shifts in Australia’s energy debate. As the Coalition campaigned on a nuclear vision, this opened the discussion on nuclears’ place as an energy source in Australia. Jordan Zerella spoke with a number of experts, including Dr Adam …

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Election Analysis: Why Did Dutton’s Coalition Lose?

The Coalition has been left leaderless and defeated following the Federal Election on Saturday. Anthony Albanese was re-elected Prime Minister in a landslide victory, while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton lost his seat in Dickson. Was Labor’s historic win as simple as the numbers tell it? Marlena Holdernesse has the story. Image: Image: Shutterstock – FiledIMAGE …

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Richmond seat heats up again

Tomorrow, Australians will decide a new government after five weeks of campaigning, and different divisions are in the spotlight for this election. One of these divisions is Richmond, in Northern New South Wales. The preferential vote was critical at the last election, and it seems this year the pattern will be repeated again. Image: Image …

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Words Can Hurt: Dangers of ‘green-washing’ in tourism and politics

The tourism industry is notorious for ‘green-washing’ the face of their companies to cover up the harmful effects their practices bring to the environment. Many say the major political parties are doing the same as they put forward their environmental promises for the election. Are they  doing enough to put their policies into practice and …

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Majority of Australians not in favour of gas, survey finds

Last week, The Wire covered a poll from The Australia Institute showing regional and conservative voters are in favour of the gas policy introduced by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.  But a new poll commissioned by Market Forces via research company YouGov shows THREE out of FIVE Australians believe expanding renewable energy is a better solution …

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Research shows Gen Z are more sceptical when voting for political parties

As Australia’s federal election cycle moves closer to voting day, experts highlight an emerging disconnect between the younger generations and Australia’s political parties. A recent study outlined in The Conversation found almost 50 per cent of surveyed Gen Zs voted simply to avoid a fine, so why is this generation of voters disengaged or even …

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A new media? The effects of influencers getting involved in media coverage this election

This federal election has seen political candidates from major parties working with influencers to boost their appeal.  Influencer content and media on short-form video platforms such as TikTok and Instagram is quickly becoming a preferred source for political information for younger Australian voters.  These changes raise concerns whether influencer content is a suitable alternative to …

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