Government FOI crackdown fails as Ley praised
Labor's controversial freedom of information reforms face collapse as crossbench opposition grows, with Deputy Liberal Leader Sussan Ley receiving widespread praise for defending transparency.
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Labor backtracks on super tax changes
The Albanese government has performed a dramatic U-turn on controversial superannuation tax reforms, abandoning plans that would have affected millions of Australians' retirement savings.
Australia's transparency crisis: Govt breaks FOI pledges
Exclusive analysis reveals the Labor government is failing its own transparency commitments, with freedom of information delays and rejections reaching record levels despite election promises.
Albanese pushes tax hike despite Treasury warnings
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pushes forward with plans to double tax rates on certain investments, despite Treasury warnings about economic consequences and market instability.
Sportsbet dines with Labor minister amid lobbying concerns
Exclusive: Sportsbet executives attended a Labor fundraising dinner with government minister Stephen Jones, raising serious questions about political access for gambling interests despite mounting pressure to curb industry influence.
Socialist Left challenges Attorney-General Dreyfus for seat
Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus confronts a significant internal party challenge as the Victorian Socialist Left faction targets his safe Labor seat of Isaacs, signalling major factional tensions within the ALP.
Hanson: Abolish negative gearing after poll shock
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson stuns political establishment by urging Coalition to scrap negative gearing in wake of disastrous Newspoll results that show Labor leading 55-45.
Labor's Housing Revolution: New Scheme for First-Time Buyers
Exclusive interview with Housing Minister Clare O'Neil reveals how Labor's ambitious new housing scheme will transform property ownership for struggling Australians. Discover the key policies designed to tackle the affordability crisis head-on.
Trump withdraws economic nominee EJ Antoni
Former President Donald Trump abruptly withdraws nomination of economist EJ Antoni for Bureau of Labor Statistics role, raising questions about economic policy direction.
Labour's tough stance risks alienating core voters
Keir Starmer's government faces growing discontent as tough fiscal policies and immigration crackdowns threaten to erode traditional Labour support base. Analysis reveals potential political consequences.
Trump's UN Outburst; NDIS Appeals in Turmoil
Donald Trump's fiery UN address dominates headlines, while Australia grapples with NDIS appeals chaos and the controversial men-only Savage Club faces renewed scrutiny.
UK Climate Policy: Neither Labour Nor Coalition Ambitious Enough
As the UK's political parties clash over climate targets, experts warn both Labour and the Coalition are failing to match the urgency of the climate emergency with genuinely ambitious emissions reduction plans.
Ley Slams Albanese's 'Disastrous' 2030 Climate Targets
Deputy Liberal Leader Sussan Ley launches a scathing attack on Anthony Albanese's 2030 emissions reduction target, warning it will cripple Australian industry, slash jobs, and force electricity rationing without any global environmental benefit.
First Asylum Seeker Removed to France in UK Deal
The Home Office has confirmed the first removal of an asylum seeker to France under a new reciprocal agreement, sparking immediate backlash from charities who label the scheme 'inhumane and unworkable'.
School punishes daughter for skirt, sparking parent fury
A UK school faces backlash after a student was allegedly placed in isolation for wearing the wrong skirt, sparking a heated debate on uniform policies and student rights.
Charities: Scrap 28-Day Refugee Eviction Policy
A coalition of over 150 UK organisations is urging the government to scrap the policy that gives refugees just 28 days to find housing after gaining status, calling it a 'recipe for homelessness'.
UK Court Blocks French Minister's Rwanda Visit
The UK High Court has intervened to prevent France's Interior Minister from visiting Rwanda, branding the UK's own asylum policy as unlawful in a major diplomatic and legal rebuke.
Trump's Stats Chief Accused of Political Interference
US Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer, a Trump appointee, faces allegations of attempting to suppress a critical jobs report ahead of the presidential election, sparking a major data integrity scandal.
Australian Senator Fatima Payman clashes with US commentator Charlie Kirk
Australian Labor Senator Fatima Payman delivers a powerful rebuke to US right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk after he labels her an 'awful human being' during a tense interview discussing her stance on Palestine and suspension from the party.
Fired US Statistician: Trump 'Dangerous' for Data Integrity
Ex-Bureau of Labor Statistics chief Erika McEntarfer breaks her silence, alleging political pressure and data manipulation under the Trump administration. She warns his return would be 'dangerous' for US economic integrity.
Starmer's "One-In, One-Out" Flight Policy Shakes Aviation
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer proposes dramatic 'one-in, one-out' policy for UK flights to combat emissions. Critics question feasibility while environmentalists applaud bold climate action.
Trump's H-1B Visa Reversal Backed by Musk
Former President Donald Trump has performed a dramatic reversal on his hardline H-1B visa stance, now championing the programme to import high-skilled foreign workers—a policy endorsed by tech mogul Elon Musk and Republican hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy.
Newspoll Shock: Albanese Slumps as Dutton Gains
Exclusive Newspoll reveals a dramatic slump for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, with Peter Dutton and the Coalition narrowing the gap. Discover the key issues driving voter sentiment.
Australia's 2035 Climate Target: Decision Imminent
Exclusive: The Albanese government is set to unveil Australia's pivotal 2035 emissions reduction target this week, a decision that will define the nation's climate policy and economic future for the next decade.
UK Palestine state recognition plan sparks 'reward for Hamas' fury
A major political storm has erupted as senior government figures warn that Britain's consideration of recognising a Palestinian state would be a 'reward for Hamas' and their brutal October 7th attacks, undermining Israel's security and the wider peace pro
NSW Liberals in Crisis After Kiama By-Election Catastrophe
The NSW Liberal Party faces an existential crisis after a catastrophic by-election defeat in Kiama. With a 25% swing against them, questions mount over Mark Speakman's leadership and the party's future direction.
Trump's Plan to Separate Migrant Children from Parents Revealed
Exclusive: Leaked policy documents from Donald Trump's campaign outline a controversial proposal to revive and expand the migrant child separation policy, targeting families who overstay visas in a sweeping immigration crackdown.
Labor wins Kiama byelection, McInerney replaces convicted Ward
In a decisive political shift, Labor's Katelin McInerney has won the Kiama byelection, triumphing over the Liberal Party to claim the NSW seat formerly held by convicted MP Gareth Ward.
Coalition Chaos: Ley Contradicts Dutton in Nuclear Policy Leak
Exclusive: Leaked audio reveals deepening rift within the Coalition as Deputy Leader Sussan Ley contradicts Peter Dutton's nuclear energy plans, sparking internal chaos and leadership tensions ahead of the next election.
US jobless claims fall to eight-month low
New data from the US Labor Department reveals a significant drop in unemployment benefit applications, signalling unexpected resilience in the American job market despite economic pressures.
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