Abortion in Labor’s ‘too-hard basket’
Labor failed last year to take up calls to expand abortion access in public hospitals as part of its long-awaited response to a Senate report it has had since May 2023.
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Peter Dutton has used his apperance on a popular podcast to say that tech giants, like Facebook, ‘gave us the middle finger’ when the former government sought to curb child exploitation material.
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Jim Chalmers has paved the way for a new year Mediscare campaign, declaring Peter Dutton would undermine the national health insurance scheme, push down wages and increase electricity prices.
Defence force to welcome Five Eyes recruits
Canadian, American and British citizens will be eligible to join Australia’s defence forces by the end of the week, as the government reveals 400 New Zealand residents have applied to be part of the ADF since July.
Putin a problem for all: top brass
The nation’s top military officer in London has warned Russia’s use of North Korean and Iranian forces to destroy democratic Ukraine is ‘everyone’s business’ and said Australia’s role is vital.
Albanese being a ‘good boy’ for China, defence expert says
Beijing expects the PM to continue to follow its demands that Australia softens its language towards China, but still wants the government to go further, a former official in the senior ranks of the defence department says.
Crippling price rise of goods, services
Australians have faced double-digit increases across nearly 60 every day goods and services over the last two years, with national data revealing basic foodstuffs have all jumped by more than 20 per cent.
Brereton report’s memorial spot
The refurbished Australian War Memorial will include an exhibit focusing on the one of the darkest chapters in the nation’s military history.
Howard urges caution on ASPI
John Howard has urged the government not to implement any changes that would threaten the independence of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.
Marles called out on nuke fearmongering
Opposition defence spokesman Andrew Hastie has challenged his government counterpart, Richard Marles, to ‘reassure’ serving personnel that nuclear submarines pose no medical threat to them.
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