Greg Brown

Greg BrownCanberra Bureau chief

Greg Brown is the Canberra Bureau chief. He previously spent five years covering federal politics for The Australian where he built a reputation as a newsbreaker consistently setting the national agenda.

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Bowen clinging to 1.5C dream despite Trump wake-up call

Chris Bowen says he remains hopeful that global warming can be limited to close to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels despite the world’s largest economy pulling out of the Paris agreement.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 13, 2024: , The Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton in Brisbane today, Along with Leader of the Nationals David Littleproud MP and Ted O'Brien MP Shadow minister for climate change and energy. They discussed, the Coalition’s approach to energy which integrates zero-emissions nuclear energy alongside renewables and gas, delivering a total system cost significantly lower than Labor’s. This means reduced power bills for households, lower operating costs for small businesses, and a stronger, more resilient economy, they say. Picture: NewsWire / John Gass

Dutton backs climate accord, tipped to set emissions reduction target

Peter Dutton will set a 2035 emissions reduction target if he wins the election, senior Coalition sources say, as he warned leaving the Paris accord – like Donald Trump – would damage Australia’s trade relationships.

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Islamophobia envoy Aftab Malik. Picture: Supplied.

Don’t ignore threat to Muslims just because mosques haven’t burned: envoy

The political furore over social cohesion has escalated, with Anthony Albanese’s hand-picked Islamophobia envoy weighing in.

Greg Brown, Rhiannon Down and Simon Benson

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA : NewsWire Photos - JANUARY 21 2025; The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, is in Western Sydney today and addresses the media in a press conference. Picture: NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

ALP’s workaround to cope with a new political climate

The Albanese government has raised the prospect of working more closely with Democrat-controlled states in the US on climate change initiatives.

Greg Brown and Colin Packham

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The Coalition is pledging to unlock jobs in mining if elected by conducting an immediate audit of stalled coal, gas and iron ore projects.

Coal, gas, iron ore audit to unleash mining sector

A Dutton goverment would conduct an audit of what the Coalition claims is $119bn of stalled resources projects that could deliver high-paying jobs and greater tax revenue.

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Murray Watt, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, with Redlands Mayor Jos Mitchell, they will hold a doorstop on the Albanese GovernmentÃs $35.5 million investment in the Kinross Road upgrade, unlocking 500 new homes as part of the Housing Support Program, THORNLANDS - on Saturday 12th January 2025 - Photo Steve Pohlner

Same job, same pay showdown at FWC

Mining bosses have accused the Albanese government of breaking its promise to exclude service contractors from being captured by the ‘same job, same pay’ laws.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - January 13, 2025: Opposition Leader Peter Dutton speaks at press conference in Rowville. Picture: NewsWire / David Geraghty

Dutton puts lunch back on menu

The Opposition Leader unveils a promise to provide small businesses with a yearly tax deduction for taking clients out to lunch … but there’s a catch.

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GOLD COAST AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos MARCH 24, 2023: Annika Wells MP address the media at a press conference on the Gold Coast where Games Leaders speak on the Board's visit to the Gold Coast and how it is a living legacy of mega sporting events. NewsWire / Sarah Marshall

Wells promoted to cabinet in Labor reshuffle

Aged Care Minister Anika Wells has been promoted to cabinet as part of a ministerial reshuffle, which has seen Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth allocated the critical NDIS portfolio.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - December 18, 2024: Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor holds a press conference on the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Libs’ guardrails no guarantee of fiscal prudence

The Coalition’s self-imposed expenditure limits would allow for higher spending than what is being forecast by Labor, prompting economists to accuse Angus Taylor of failing to outline a credible pathway towards a lower spending and lower taxing future.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - APRIL 17, 2024.Liberal Senator Matt Canavan at a press conference during a hearing of the Senate Standing Committee on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport in Brisbane. The committee discussed Australiaâs preparedness to host Commonwealth, Olympic and Paralympic Games.Picture: Dan Peled / NCA NewsWire

MPs push Dutton on super reform

Peter Dutton will face pressure from Coalition MPs to implement wide-ranging reforms to the nation’s retirement savings system if he becomes prime minister.

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