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An unprecedented diplomatic confrontation has erupted between Australia and Israel following the Australian government’s decision to recognise the Palestinian state. This move triggered a series of retaliatory actions, with the Israeli government revoking visas for Australians representing the country to the Palestinian…

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers are facing renewed pressure to overhaul Australia’s negative gearing rules amid growing concern about housing affordability and younger Australians being locked out of the property market. Unions and housing advocates are calling for the…

The federal Coalition is shifting its rhetoric on immigration, signalling a move away from the hardline narrative associated with former Minister Peter Dutton, in an attempt to reconnect with Australia’s multicultural communities ahead of the next federal election. New Shadow Minister for…

Sussan Ley, newly elected leader of the federal Liberal Party, has pledged to increase the number of women within the party’s ranks, acknowledging a deepening gender divide that contributed to the Coalition’s landslide defeat at the recent federal election. Speaking on the…