Politics

Young Yarners Program engages young First Nations voters

A program making sure Indigenous Australians vote matters is encouraging young people to participate in future elections. Funded by the Electoral Commission, the idea of the Young Yarners program was established after the voice campaign found many first nations peoples in communities were not fully informed on the voting process. Participants across Australia will co-design …

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Peter Dutton’s promises $2.2b Suburban Rail Loop funding cut

As the 2025 federal election approaches, infrastructure projects like the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) and the Melbourne Airport Rail Link have become key points of contention. Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has sparked debate by labeling the SRL a “cruel hoax” and promising to redirect funding toward the airport rail link. Image: Supplied: Victorian Government …

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Calls for inquiry into misuse of NDAs in workplace sexual harassment cases

Workers’ rights advocates are calling for an inquiry into the use of non-disclosure agreements in workplace sexual harassment cases.  Working Women Queensland says blanket NDAs silence victims, preventing them from speaking out or seeking support. The group is urging the state’s Attorney-General to investigate how these agreements are being used and their impact on justice …

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