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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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Immigration Bill Debacle

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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Alternatives to Labor’s Disputed $10 Billion Housing Fund

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

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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