Download IPFS Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has committed to reviewing the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) during his Beijing visit, aiming to strengthen economic ties with Australia’s largest trading partner while facing criticism that the approach may compromise national interests. The move raises concerns about balancing trade gains with security[Read More…]

Download IPFS New data suggests teenage vaping rates in Australia are dropping, with Health Minister Mark Butler attributing the decline to strict regulations, though critics argue the Labor government’s policies have fueled a dangerous black market. The shift raises questions about enforcement and the long-term impact on youth health. Recent[Read More…]

Download IPFS Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing renewed pressure to take a firmer stance against China over the detention of Australian writer Yang Hengjun, amid criticism that his recent diplomatic visit to Beijing placed trade ahead of human rights. Yang, a pro-democracy blogger and former Chinese diplomat, has been[Read More…]

Download IPFS Sweeping reforms to Australia’s environmental laws could significantly reduce government spending and boost economic productivity, according to Ken Henry, chair of the Australian Climate and Biodiversity Foundation (ACBF). He argues that overhauling the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act is essential to resolve inefficiencies that are holding[Read More…]

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has called on the Opposition to treat the upcoming Productivity Roundtable with seriousness rather than viewing it as “an extension of question time.” His comments ahead of the July 2025 forum reflect rising tensions over economic reform as Australia grapples with stagnant productivity growth. Speaking to the[Read More…]

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is visiting China from 12 July 2025, meeting President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang during a six-day diplomatic mission that includes stops in Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu. The visit aims to strengthen economic ties while addressing sensitive issues such as China’s growing military activity[Read More…]

A crude slogan, “Ditch the bitch,” aimed at Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, appeared on a fire truck at a July 2025 rally in Werribee, attended by Liberal Opposition Leader Brad Battin and United Firefighters Union (UFU) boss Peter Marshall. The protest against the state’s new Emergency Services Levy (ESL) has[Read More…]

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrived in Beijing on 12 July 2025 for a pivotal six-day visit aimed at strengthening economic ties with China. He is scheduled to meet President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, with talks focused on trade, regional stability, climate cooperation, and tourism. The visit comes[Read More…]

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrived in Beijing on 12 July 2025 for a pivotal six-day visit aimed at strengthening economic ties with China. He is scheduled to meet President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, with talks focused on trade, regional stability, climate cooperation, and tourism. The visit comes[Read More…]

The Liberal Party is launching a legal challenge to overturn the razor-thin federal election result in the Sydney seat of Bradfield, where teal independent Nicolette Boele defeated Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian by just 26 votes. This move, aimed at reclaiming a historically safe Liberal electorate, underscores the party’s determination to[Read More…]