Acting PM Richard Marles has dodged questions about why the UK thought Australia would sign onto the nuclear industry deal; The Coalition says it will release the ‘full economics’ of its energy plan before the end of the year.
A no confidence motion is gaining momentum which could force Jeremy Rockliff to resign – however the Tasmanian Premier has threatened a snap election should it pass parliament.
Controversial independent senator Lidia Thorpe says the move by the major parties gives her ‘a renewed opportunity’ to call out injustice and call for a Treaty.
Opposition immigration and citizenship spokesperson Dan Tehan said Labor’s bill to cap foreign student numbers ‘was doing nothing about secondary visas’, as he defended the Coalition’s decision not to support it.
The government has unveiled plans to require businesses to accept cash when selling essential items, but cheques will stop being accepted by the second half of 2029.
Opposition science spokesman Paul Fletcher has suggested the investment had not met probity standards and the company received favourable treatment by the Labor government.
The three countries are building ‘advanced capabilities’ and discussing opportunities under the technology-sharing AUKUS Pillar 2, as regional security becomes a key focus.
The Coalition says there are new concerns about the Albanese government’s PsiQuantum investment given the company has not yet met the conditions required to receive most of the funding pledged half a year ago.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has broken his silence after charges were filed against the Wayne Swan-chaired fund, amid confirmation its chief executive will front a Senate committee tomorrow.
Fresh doubt has been cast over Kevin Rudd’s future as Australia’s ambassador to the United States amid revelations he branded Donald Trump “incompetent” and a “village idiot”.
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