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All hell will break loose if Albo loses next detainee case

In 15 days, expect all hell to break loose if the Albanese Government loses a High Court challenge that could see the release of about 170 non-citizens from immigration detention. 

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Political risk in live sheep shutdown not front of mind

The live sheep export industry is not front of mind for the Federal Government, but there’s a huge risk if it handles the policy poorly. 

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Here’s why every day should be International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day celebrates women’s achievements and educates and raises awareness of gender equality.

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Dunkley by-election proves Dutton must show some substance

The Dunkley by-election on Saturday was the first piece of real feedback the Coalition received from voters since the 2022 election.

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Why this Saturday will be of immense importance to PM Albo

Saturday will be an important day for Anthony Albanese.

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Allies need Australia to step up

Australia has a mammoth task to get its defence capabilities up to scratch for the sake of our national security.

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Activists exploiting live-export havoc

Just over one week ago, a live export ship with close to 20,000 sheep and cattle returned to WA after spending nearly a month at sea.

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What other tax zombies will rise?

It’s a sentence we hear repeatedly in politics and it’s one we’ve learnt in the past week to take with a grain of salt. ‘Our position hasn’t changed.’

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Live sheep export phase out does nothing to support WA

In 1996, John Howard wore a bulletproof vest under his jacket as he addressed a pro-gun rally in regional Victoria. 

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There’s risk and reward in the AI revolution

This time last year, the word ChatGPT was foreign to most people. 

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WA sheep producers need clarity

More than 3000 West Australians have started 2024 with no clue about where their industry is heading.

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Will 2024 be make or break for Anthony Albanese?

2023 was the year that brought Anthony Albanese back down to earth, while 2024 will be make or break for him. 

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Anthony Albanese’s premier problem

First, it was Mark McGowan. Then Dan Andrews. And the latest being Annastacia Palaszczuk. These were three premiers who served long terms and each resigned of their own accord, citing burnout and exhaustion. 

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Lessons from ghosts of PM’s past

Remember that time Scott Morrison took a holiday in Hawaii while Australia was burning from bushfires?

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Why I’ll be watching final sitting week with popcorn in hand

Peter Dutton couldn’t have used a better word when describing the immigration detention debacle — circus.

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Truth is a casualty in detainee row

What does it take for the Federal Government to act on an issue that is putting our community at risk?

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New clash on an old battleground

What we saw in Federal Parliament last week was extraordinary. Bills rarely move through Parliament this quickly. 

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Let’s open up about fertility

For five years, I have been a strong advocate for egg freezing. I went through the process at 28 years old because I wasn’t ready to start a family. 

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The meaning behind PM’s happy snaps in China

Anthony Albanese is doing a victory lap. And it all comes down to one moment — a moment lasting just seconds. 

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Much rides on PM’s China trip

Last week, it was everything but China for the Prime Minister’s talking points. This week, it’s only China.

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Treating women like equals could add $128b to economy

Imagine I have a male colleague who is the same age, with the same experience and we retire on the same day. He would end up earning at least $1 million more than me. Why? Because he is a man. That’s it!

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Voice failure will set back Albanese’s republican ambitions

Anthony Albanese tried to pull off the almost impossible, knowing full well a referendum would not succeed without bipartisan support. 

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Why Labor needs to look beyond Saturday’s Voice vote

The Prime Minister and his MPs say they are ‘focused on Saturday — the day Australians decide if the country will enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in its Constitution. 

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There could be daylight between Yes and No at referendum

It’s been nearly 16 years since Australians across the country hit the polls in daylight saving time. The last was the 2007 Federal election, when John Howard lost and Kevin Rudd got in.

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