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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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Bill Shorten Steps Down From Politics

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In November last year, Bill Shorten announced he wouldn’t contest the seat of Maribyrnong in 2025. Today, Shorten retires from politics after an almost two-decade-long career in parliament. Shorten was sworn in as the Minister for the NDIS by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, becoming a strong voice in government for Australians with a disability. Image: …

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Coal Mines Get 40 More Years

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Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has approved the extension of 3 coal mines in the Hunter and Narrabri regions of NSW. The approvals mean the mines can remain operational for up to 40 more years. The decision that has been condemned by climate activists, though Labor says the approvals mean mining communities will be able to …

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Government faces gambling backlash

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The Federal Government’s proposal to put a cap on gambling ads rather than an outright ban has sparked criticisms from advocates, cross bench and even within it’s own party ranks. A report commissioned by a parliamentary committee chaired by late Labor MP Peta Murphy recommended gambling ads to be banned over a period of 3 …

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Immigration Bill Debacle

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Two Labor MP’s have contributed to a report which calls for a significant portion of the bill to be scrapped. The bill will give the Immigration minister significant powers which could impinge on human rights not the least of which is the power to imprison people who do not comply with ministerial orders. Image: Image: …

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Minister Michelle Rowland on ALP National Conference

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On the eve of the ALP National Conference Communications Ministers Michelle Rowland spoke with Eduardo Jordan on some of the essential policy issues that will take the party forward toward the next election. Image: Courtesy 4 EB – Michelle Rowland – Minister for Communications, Jo Pratt – 4 EB Manager, Eduardo Jordan EP …

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Alternatives to Labor’s Disputed $10 Billion Housing Fund

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Building social and affordable housing using returns from a $10 billion investment seems to be the answer to the skyrocketing rental costs for Labor. Despite the promise of 30,000 social and affordable homes built in its first five years, the proposal is now facing great resistance in the senate. Image: Image: Shutterstock – Jandrie Lombard …

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Labor and Greens create ‘Safeguard Mechanism’ to limit emissions

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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 …

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