Australia has one of the biggest ballot papers in the world. Here's why
In past state and federal elections some ballots have measured over a metre long from the sheer number of candidates and ...
Parliament has passed landmark election donation laws. They may be a ‘stich up’ but they also improve Australia’s democracy
Federal parliament has passed the biggest changes to Australia’s electoral funding laws in decades. The Albanese government’s Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Reform) Bill 2024 cleared the ...
Coalition-led senate inquiry calls for overhaul of $4 trillion super industry amid 'conflicts of interest'
The inquiry recommends better protections for members when claiming death and disability benefits and calls for more ...
Why Australia holds federal elections every three years
The last election was just three years ago in 2022, leaving the incumbent party only a few years to achieve its agenda before ...
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Australia passes Future Made in Australia production tax incentive
The Australian Senate has passed the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credit and Other Measures) Bill 2024.
Australia passes tax incentives law for critical minerals
Australia's parliament has passed laws that would give production tax breaks for critical minerals and renewable hydrogen, in ...
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Australia Props Up Key Transition Industries With Tax Breaks
The Australian government is set to introduce tax breaks for businesses involved in green hydrogen production and critical ...
Australian Labor PM accedes to Coalition on sweeping “hate speech” laws
The new legislation, in which Albanese agreed to include draconian mandatory jail terms, is a serious threat to anti-genocide ...
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Australia passes hydrogen, critical minerals bill amid industry setbacks
CANBERRA -- Australia's ruling Labor Party has passed a centerpiece of its industrial policy through Parliament, paving the ...
Mandatory jail for Nazi salutes under new Australia laws
Hate symbols and terror offences will be punishable with mandatory jail terms ranging from one to six years in Australia, ...
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Australian Parliament bans social media ban for under-16s with world-first law
MELBOURNE, Australia--A social media ban for children under 16 passed the Australian Parliament on Friday in a world-first law. The law will make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat ...