PM's Office: No Early Election Planned for 2025
The Australian Prime Minister's office has confirmed there are no plans for an early election in 2025. Get the latest political updates and analysis on the government's agenda.
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Australia abandons AI copyright plan after backlash
The Productivity Commission has abandoned a proposal to let AI firms use copyrighted material for training. The government will wait three years before reviewing copyright rules.
Hastie Uses Bondi Attack to Push Immigration Values Agenda
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie shifts immigration debate from numbers to 'who' after Bondi shooting, revealing a core conservative focus on 'Australian values'. Analysis of the political fallout.
Australian Tax System Benefits Wealthy, Data Reveals
New ABS figures expose Australia's skewed tax system, where the richest 10% receive $22bn in super breaks while JobSeeker recipients languish below the poverty line. Discover the true cost of inequality.
UK Analysis: Australia's Myefo Shows Narrower Deficit
Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivers Australia's mid-year fiscal update, revealing a £36.8bn deficit and persistent inflation challenges. Key takeaways for the UK observer.
Myefo reveals £36.8bn deficit as Chalmers battles spending
Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveils a multi-billion pound budget improvement, yet the deficit is set to nearly quadruple. Discover the fiscal challenges and government savings outlined in the midyear update.
Australian Coalition's Housing Policy Launched During Heatwave
Australia's opposition Coalition reveals its housing strategy as the nation battles extreme heat and bushfires. Get the latest on the policy details and the severe weather warnings impacting multiple states.
Russia's Economy Collapses Under Weight of Ukraine War
Analysis: Russia's economy is faltering as the war in Ukraine drains resources. With inflation soaring and energy income plummeting, could internal tensions lead to Putin's downfall?
SA Opposition Leader Vincent Tarzia Resigns
South Australian Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia has unexpectedly quit, triggering the party's fourth leadership change nationally in under a month. Read the full story on the political shake-up.
East Coast Gas Reserve Plan Expected Next Week
The Albanese government is set to reveal a new east coast gas reservation scheme, facing calls from unions and manufacturers to target exporters and lower prices now. Read the latest.
Australian Senate Probes Fiscal Outlook and Public Sector Cuts
Australian Senate Estimates hearings scrutinise the nation's fiscal outlook, cost-of-living pressures, and controversial public service cuts in Victoria. Get the latest political analysis.
Albanese reshuffles cabinet, promotes key allies
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils a significant cabinet reshuffle, promoting allies and shifting key portfolios. Discover the new political landscape and its implications.
Australia's Best Political Cartoons 2025 Released
Explore the sharpest political satire from Australia's top cartoonists in 2025. A visual chronicle of global uncertainty, from US politics to Gaza. The collection is out now.
Vote for Best Australian Children's Picture Book
Guardian Australia invites readers to nominate their favourite Australian children's picture book for a major poll. Share your beloved childhood stories today!
Inflation Climbs to 3.8%, Energy Subsidies Hinted
Australian inflation rises to 3.8%, prompting Treasurer Jim Chalmers to consider extending electricity bill relief. Discover the latest economic pressures and government response.
Gaza rebuilding cost over £53bn, UN reports crisis
UN reveals Gaza faces £53bn+ reconstruction after war created 'human-made abyss'. Economy contracted 87%, pushing population into extreme poverty. Learn more about the devastating impact.
Dutton breaks records as Australia's least popular leader
Australian Electoral Study reveals Peter Dutton's historic unpopularity and Labor's economic policy triumph. Discover how tax cuts and leadership shaped the election outcome.
Halifax demands change ahead of budget
Ahead of the budget, Halifax residents voice their fears and priorities, from wealth inequality to small business support. Discover what the chancellor must address.
Up to 350 jobs cut at Australia's CSIRO
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, announces up to 350 further job cuts, described as 'some of the worst cuts ever seen' for publicly funded science.
Sydney's £27m Nightlife Revival After Lockout Laws
Sydney's ambitious £27m nightlife revival faces generational habits and economic pressures. Can policy overcome the legacy of lockout laws that cost £16bn annually?
Andrew Pippos's Transformations: A Masterful Family Saga
Discover why Andrew Pippos's acclaimed novel 'Transformations' is being hailed as a poignant examination of Greek-Australian identity, family secrets, and the pursuit of belonging in modern Australia.
Undecided Voter Mary Joe Holds Australia's Election Fate
In the battleground state of Victoria, one ordinary voter embodies the struggle of millions as political leaders scramble to win her trust before election day.
Bank hints at rate cuts after Budget announcement
Andrew Bailey suggests interest rates could fall soon, but reveals the upcoming Budget has delayed immediate action in a major signal to homeowners and businesses.
Bob Katter's 50-year political portrait unveiled
After half a century in Australian politics, maverick MP Bob Katter is immortalised in a new official portrait, capturing the essence of one of parliament's most colourful characters.
Sam Groth slams News Corp over marriage stories
Former tennis star turned political candidate Sam Groth accuses News Corp of weaponising personal stories about his relationship with wife Brittney as political strategy rather than idle gossip.
Hanson skips Parliament for Trump's £25k Mar-a-Lago conference
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson faces criticism after missing parliamentary duties to speak at a high-priced conservative gathering hosted at Donald Trump's luxury Florida resort, raising questions about political priorities.
Greg Lynn: Manslaughter Charge Possible if Conviction Overturned
Exclusive legal analysis reveals the potential for fresh manslaughter charges against former pilot Greg Lynn should his conviction for murdering two campers be overturned on appeal.
RBA: Inflation to rise faster than wages in 2025
The Reserve Bank of Australia predicts inflation will accelerate faster than wages in 2025, threatening living standards and economic stability. Experts question if the central bank's modelling is too pessimistic.
Australia's Rental Crisis Deepens as Affordability Plummets
New data reveals rental stress is soaring across Australia, with low-income households facing unprecedented pressure as vacancy rates plummet and costs skyrocket.
Australian Politics: WFH and Net Zero Clash in Parliament
Australian politics erupts in heated Question Time debate over work-from-home policies and net zero commitments, with Opposition Leader Sussan Ley challenging the government's economic direction.
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