Download IPFS In July 2025, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza as “completely indefensible,” highlighting the humanitarian impact of aid blockades and civilian casualties. He called for an immediate ceasefire and renewed commitment to a two-state solution, emphasizing that “every innocent life matters” and urging Israel to comply[Read More…]

Download IPFS Dr Nick Coatsworth, a former Deputy Chief Medical Officer and prominent Australian physician, has publicly criticised the Albanese government’s $8.5 billion Medicare investment, warning that it risks failing to deliver the transformative outcomes it promises. Coatsworth, who currently serves as a health-reform advocate, believes the funding strategy entrenches[Read More…]

Download IPFS Tim Wilson, re‑elected as the Liberal MP for Goldstein in 2025 and serving as Shadow Minister for Small Business, Industrial Relations, and Employment, has called for extensive consultation with small-business owners before considering the removal of penalty rates—added wages for weekend and holiday work. Wilson told Sky News[Read More…]

Download IPFS Australia’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector faces enhanced regulation through new federal legislation aimed at ensuring safety and improving quality standards. The reforms present implications for service providers amid concerns over government overreach and practical implementation challenges. On 23 July 2025, the Australian Government introduced the[Read More…]

Download IPFS New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has identified the state’s struggling train network as a critical election issue following a damning performance report that highlights chronic delays and cancellations. The report underscores ongoing failures in Sydney’s rail system, public frustration, and the political risks ahead of the 2027[Read More…]

Download IPFS During the ceremonial opening of the 48th Parliament, One Nation leader Senator Pauline Hanson and her three party colleagues turned their backs during the Acknowledgement of Country delivered by Senate President Sue Lines. The ceremony honoured the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples as the traditional custodians of Canberra. The[Read More…]

Download IPFS Independent Senator Fatima Payman has raised serious concerns over the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) recruitment efforts, pointing to the Labor government’s failure to significantly increase military personnel numbers. A recruitment policy allowing citizens from allied countries—New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States—to enlist has yielded[Read More…]

Download IPFS Sussan Ley, the newly elected leader of the Liberal Party and first female Leader of the Opposition, is facing a deepening policy crisis over the Coalition’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Internal divisions, with prominent Nationals figures openly challenging the target,  threaten both economic credibility[Read More…]

Download IPFS Former Nationals leaders Barnaby Joyce and Michael McCormack have publicly criticized the current leader David Littleproud, urging the party to abandon the 2050 net zero emissions target. They argue the target harms regional Australia’s economy. This article examines their campaign, internal party tensions, and concerns over the Labor[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Australian Greens have initiated a Senate inquiry, led by Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, to investigate the devastating toxic algal bloom caused by Karenia mikimotoi that has ravaged South Australia’s coastline since March 2025. This article examines the inquiry’s goals, the environmental and economic damage, and criticisms of the[Read More…]