Politics

This Year In Politics

2022 was a momentous year in politics, with many changes demonstrating that Australians are seeking renewal in their Government. The Federal election saw a change in Government and also gave insights into attitudes about the two party system. War in Ukraine, natural disasters and arising cost of living left added to the pressure for the …

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Penny Wong to visit China

With high-level channels of communication reopened between the government and China following Labor’s federal election victory in May, Penny Wong will on Wednesday become the first Australian minister to visit China since Beijing put diplomatic relations into a deep freeze.  Her visit to China coincides with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations …

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La Nina to Provide Cover From Bushfires. Will The Government Seize the Moment?

It’s been about two years since the Australian bushfires, and their devastation to the ozone layer and global climate is still not to be underestimated. Fortunately, the La Nina weather this year has helped to slow down the likelihood of the bushfires happening again. Despite that, the government and lawmakers are still discussing changes to …

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Crawford Fund Call For More Foreign Aid Funding for Agriculture

Two former federal agriculture ministers have called on the Crawford Fund to increase the proportion of Australia’s aid budget invested in agricultural research. Board member Joel Fitzgibbon affirmed the benefits of aid-funded international agricultural research for development, particularly in agriculture that has been hard hit by Covid-19. The funding has a clear direction, it will …

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End of diplomatic deep freeze: Xi Jinping meets with Anthony Albanese

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken with China’s President Xi Jinping in a historic meeting between the two leaders. This ushers in renewed potential for improved diplomatic ties between China and Australia. Albanese asserted that any relations with China would not come at the expensive of Australia safeguarding its sovereignty and interests. However, he maintained …

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