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Double or nothing: Australia’s first ‘job-sharing’ political candidates raise constitutional questions
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/21/double-or-nothing-australias-first-job-sharing-political-candidates-raise-constitutional-questions
When Trump parades a hog-tied Biden, his violent threat to democracy is beyond question
smh.com.au/world/north-america/when-trump-parades-a-hog-tied-biden-his-violent-threat-to-democracy-is-beyond-question-20240331-p5fgca.html
Political campaign lies to be outlawed (if they’re definitely lies): A new unit inside the Australian Electoral Commission would be tasked with adjudicating on ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/political-campaign-lies-to-be-outlawed-if-they-re-definitely-lies-20240313-p5fbzy.html
Big money to be taken out of politics in radical electoral overhaul: An individual, company or third-party activist group who could currently contribute an ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/big-money-to-be-taken-out-of-politics-in-radical-electoral-overhaul-20240308-p5faxq.html
Quick Glance: Big Money Removed from Politics
- Albanese government plans to limit the influence of billionaires like Clive Palmer and Mike Cannon-Brookes by capping donations.
- Proposed changes include capping donations to parties and candidates and limiting spending in each electorate.
- The government also intends to allocate more taxpayer funding for election advertising based on party votes.
- The proposed legislative amendments aim to enhance transparency in politics and could reshape the political landscape in Australia.
Australia news LIVE: Samantha Mostyn named new governor-general; Israel confirms ‘unintended’ strike killed Australian aid worker in Gaza
smh.com.au/national/australia-news-live-israel-confirms-unintended-strike-killed-australian-aid-worker-in-gaza-ex-seven-producer-details-alleged-lehrmann-expenses-on-drugs-prostitutes-20240403-p5fgxj.html
Australia news LIVE: Australian aid worker reportedly killed in Gaza while providing food assistance; poorly behaved politicians face docked pay, suspension
smh.com.au/national/australia-news-live-israeli-airstrike-destroys-iran-s-syrian-consulate-poorly-behaved-politicians-face-docked-pay-suspension-20240402-p5fgne.html
Gloves off on electoral reform as government accuses crossbench of hypocrisy: Labor minister Don Farrell has accused teal independents of hypocrisy over election ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-19/gloves-off-electoral-reform-government-says-crossbench-hypocrisy/103606110
Independents move to ban mega donations in far-reaching political transparency overhaul
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/18/independents-move-to-ban-mega-donations-in-far-reaching-political-transparency-overhaul
Meta’s careless blow to millions of Aussies: We live in a time and a country where it is easy to take a lot of things for granted.
news.com.au/technology/online/social/communities-to-feel-impact-of-metas-media-agreements-decision/news-story/5a63e764352aa7c28e9e8023bf384c4c
British American Tobacco makes first donation to Nationals in over a decade amid vaping crackdown
theguardian.com/business/2024/mar/06/british-american-tobacco-donation-national-party-vape-ban
Political porkies are becoming ever more brazen. We all need to call them out: Australian truth in advertising laws might help weed out absolute howlers and set ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/feb/24/political-porkies-are-becoming-ever-more-brazen-we-all-need-to-call-them-out
Rightwing lobby group Advance Australia doubles donation revenue but half of donors unknown
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/feb/03/rightwing-lobby-group-advance-australia-doubles-donation-revenue-but-half-of-donors-unknown
‘Dark money’: $57m of donations to major Australian parties in 2022-23 of unknown origin
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/feb/02/dark-money-57m-of-donations-to-major-australian-parties-in-2022-23-of-unknown-origin
TikTok repeatedly urged AEC to join app during voice campaign, FoI reveals: Exclusive: calls to electoral watchdog came despite Australia banning use of platform ...
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/dec/22/tiktok-repeatedly-urged-aec-to-join-app-during-voice-campaign-foi-reveals
Less Roaring Twenties than wretched times: 2023 in review: War, strongmen consolidating power, endless weather extremes: 2023 was not a great year for the globe ...
smh.com.au/national/less-roaring-twenties-than-wretched-times-2023-in-review-20231101-p5egsq.html
Breaking news: All politicians are not crooks. Cynicism has gone too far: Scepticism about politics can be healthy, but Australians need to go easy on their ...
theage.com.au/national/breaking-news-all-politicians-are-not-crooks-cynicism-has-gone-too-far-20231115-p5ek2h.html
Teal MPs Tink and Steggall face off over seat redistribution: Federal teal MPs Zali Steggall and Kylea Tink are putting their case to the Australian Electoral ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/teal-mps-tink-and-steggall-face-off-over-seat-redistribution-20231114-p5ejrb.html
Musk's X disabled feature for reporting electoral misinformation - researcher: Elon Musk's X, formerly called Twitter, disabled a feature that let users report ...
reuters.com/technology/musks-x-disabled-feature-reporting-electoral-misinformation-researcher-2023-09-27/
Quick Glance: X disables feature for reporting electoral misinformation - researcher
- X removed the 'politics' category from its drop-down menu, except in the European Union.
- Users can still report posts on X globally for violence or hate speech.
- Removing a way to report political misinformation may limit intervention to combat falsehoods about electoral integrity.
- Reset.Tech Australia warned that content violating X's policy on electoral misinformation may remain online without proper review.
X scraps tool to report electoral fake news - researchers: A research organisation says the feature is now only available in European Union countries.
bbc.com/news/business-66944123
Australians vote No in referendum that promised change for First Nations people but couldn’t deliver
cnn.com/2023/10/14/australia/australia-referendum-results-intl-hnk/
Australian expats at world’s largest AEC voting booth urged to vote Yes: Ahead of early voting opening, Julia Gillard, who turns 62 on Friday told a London expat ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/julia-gillard-makes-voice-plea-to-australians-in-the-uk-20230928-p5e87r.html
The referendum conspiracy theories to watch out for: Vote tampering, secret campaigns - conspiracy theorists have been out in force ahead of tomorrow's ...
9news.com.au/national/voice-to-parliament-referendum-2023-conspiracy-theories-disinformation-debunked-what-you-need-to-know/60255a54-4946-48aa-b75b-2240af2ea743
One thing you should not wear today: The Australian Electoral Commission has reminded Aussies of a few ground rules when arriving to the polling booths on ...
news.com.au/national/politics/aec-reminds-aussies-of-clothing-restrictions-at-polling-booths/news-story/fff1fa31f64846704979f972d889454c
We can no longer blame the British colonialists for our failings. This has become our original sin
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/oct/22/voice-referendum-2023-social-media-impact-vote-yes-no-campaign-digital-online-indigenous-communities
Explainer: Australians vote in Indigenous Voice referendum on Oct 14: Australians will vote on Saturday in the first referendum to alter the national ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australians-vote-indigenous-voice-referendum-oct-14-2023-10-13/
Quick Glance: Indigenous Voice Vote: Hurting Ripples
- No miracle cure expected from the 'Voice to Parliament' advisory body for Indigenous people's problems.
- Mr Browne, a signatory of the historic Uluru Statement, supports the call for the 'Voice'.
- National helplines flooded with calls from Indigenous people seeking respectful and truthful debate.
- Opponents of the 'Voice' fear it could create inequality and perpetuate the status quo.
X/Twitter scraps feature letting users report misleading information: Critics say decision by Elon Musk-owned company is ‘extremely concerning’ ahead of ...
theguardian.com/technology/2023/sep/27/xtwitter-scraps-function-letting-users-report-misleading-information
Relativity. Illustration: Andrew Dyson. Read The Age letters to the editor here: tinyurl.com/mt8xpz5z
Voice referendum live results: votes count and map by state in the Australian Indigenous voice to parliament 2023 poll
theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2023/oct/14/live-voice-referendum-results-2023-tracker-australia-yes-no-votes-by-state-australian-indigenous-voice-to-parliament-who-won-is-winning-winner-map-counts-aec-latest-result
AEC responds after Jacinta Nampijinpa Price questions ‘conduct’ in Indigenous communities that voted yes
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/oct/15/jacinta-nampijinpa-price-questions-aec-conduct-after-largely-indigenous-communities-vote-yes
No campaign confident of victory as Albanese remains hopeful: The Yes campaign mobilised up to 70,000 volunteers and had a powerful presence at polling stations ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/no-campaign-confident-of-victory-as-albanese-remains-hopeful-20231010-p5eb5r.html
Australia votes on Indigenous recognition referendum ｜ DPA: Voters in Australia head to the polls on Saturday to decide whether to alter the country's ...
nordot.app/1085651405703348458
Twitter/X removes option to report posts for 'misleading information': An old 'about' page on misinformation remains, but the tool has been removed from Elon ...
mashable.com/article/twitter-x-removes-misleading-info-misinformation-reporting
AEC calls for ‘civility’ in last week of voice campaign as staff report clashes with voters
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/oct/10/indigenous-voice-to-parliament-referendum-aec-civility
AEC ticks off Peter Dutton over ‘factually incorrect’ complaint: The Electoral Commission has taken the unusual step of publicly rejecting Peter Dutton’s ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/aec-ticks-off-peter-dutton-over-factually-incorrect-complaint-20230825-p5dzga.html
Quick Glance: AEC rebukes Peter Dutton over 'factually incorrect' complaint
- The AEC has reprimanded Peter Dutton for his remarks on referendum ballot papers.
- There is no regulation for ticks and crosses.
- Peter Dutton knows exactly what he is doing, and it benefits the No campaign.
- It is important that Australians know how to handle ballot papers.
Election 2023: Electoral Commission asks X social media platform to remove misleading posts
rnz.co.nz/news/political/499538/election-2023-electoral-commission-asks-x-social-media-platform-to-remove-misleading-posts
Yes23 warned by AEC on ‘potentially misleading’ purple signs: Some Yes23 signs – which say “Vote YES” – use the same purple colour as nearby AEC signs used to ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/yes23-warned-by-aec-on-potentially-misleading-purple-signs-20231003-p5e99p.html
Watch out for the big little lies on the Voice: False claims move fast. Challenging them rarely stops them. But this referendum is a moment in history that could ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/watch-out-for-the-big-little-lies-on-the-voice-20230830-p5e0rn.html
It doesn’t take a lot for things to fall apart. And mistrust and distrust are pushing us to the brink
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/oct/01/it-doesnt-take-a-lot-for-things-to-fall-apart-and-mistrust-and-distrust-are-pushing-us-to-the-brink
Voice referendum: Third party postal vote applications turn up in mailboxes: Postal vote applications for the Voice referendum will open no later than Monday.
9news.com.au/national/postal-voting-voice-referendum-when-does-postal-voting-open-applications-australian-electoral-commission-news/1317ea78-c4e8-4301-a8f1-7fb531bd8d69
Brexit-Britain. Trump in the US. Now it’s Australia’s turn to split in two: The tragedy of this moment is that an opportunity to bring the country closer ...
theage.com.au/national/brexit-in-britain-trump-in-the-us-now-it-s-australia-s-turn-to-split-in-two-20230924-p5e761.html
Australia sets date for historic referendum on its First Nations people: Australia has set the date for its first referendum in 24 years as polls suggest the ...
cnn.com/2023/08/29/australia/australia-voice-referendum-date-intl-hnk/
Quick Glance: Historic Vote on Indigenous Recognition Scheduled for October
- Referendum date set for October 14
- Six-week campaign commences on Wednesday
- PM Albanese urges Australians to vote in favor
The post-truth era has started. The PM and my Uber driver won’t stop it: With the Coalition taking advantage of the situation and Labor in the throes of denial ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-post-truth-era-has-started-the-pm-and-my-uber-driver-have-done-little-to-stop-it-20230924-p5e74n.html
PM’s passionate plea to the nation: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed the date of the Voice referendum revealing voters will go to the polls on ...
news.com.au/national/politics/anthony-albanese-to-reveal-nations-worst-kept-secret/news-story/80605e4a678a3e9eb1bd4d0894918865
AEC struggles to get Twitter to remove posts that ‘incite violence’ and spread ‘disinformation’ ahead of voice
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/sep/21/aec-twitter-x-struggles-posts-violence-disinformation-removal
‘Hi it’s Jacinta Price’: Liberal anti-voice mass text campaign branded ‘deceptive’ by teals
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/sep/13/hi-its-jacinta-price-liberal-anti-voice-mass-text-campaign-branded-deceptive-by-teals
Did John Farnham really ‘gift’ his song to the Yes campaign? It’s complicated: If we’re talking about the words and notes on the page, You’re The Voice doesn’t ...
smh.com.au/culture/music/did-john-farnham-really-gift-his-song-to-the-yes-campaign-it-s-complicated-20230904-p5e1qq.html
Quick Glance: John Farnham Supports Yes Campaign with Iconic Song
- Australian music legend John Farnham has thrown his support behind the Yes campaign, allowing his iconic anthem 'You're the Voice' to be used in a television ad that will encourage voters to see the Voice referendum as a significant moment in the nation's history.
- Tim Wheatley, son of Farnham's late manager Glenn Wheatley and a close friend of the singer, said they had decided the song was perfect for the moment.
- The Uluru Dialogue group provided excerpts to the media and stated that Farnham's song was central to the ad campaign, which will run on television and social media.
- Uluru Dialogue and Yes23 are the two key organizations of the Yes campaign.
Why Trumpism failed here, despite Morrison giving it a red-hot go: Trumpism wasn’t an Australian outfit; it was an American fashion that we tried on briefly ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/why-trumpism-failed-here-despite-morrison-giving-it-a-red-hot-go-20230802-p5dtc5.html
Quick Glance: Why Trumpism failed, despite Morrison's efforts
- Morrison attempted to mimic Trump by wearing baseball caps.
- Morrison declined meetings with Australian fire chiefs warning about a severe fire season and with an Australian women's rally for justice.
- What would be the impact of a second term of Trump in the White House on Australia?
- Morrison enthusiastically stated that he shares many of the same views as he stood on stage with Trump at a political rally in Ohio.
Title: Trump's Kodak Moment.
Illustrator: Badiucao.
Read the letters to the editor here: tinyurl.com/224akbjm
Title: All Points Alert.
Illustrator: Andrew Dyson.
Read the letters to the editor here: tinyurl.com/2kr2s6dc
‘Game of musical chairs’: Key suburban seats in focus as AEC reshuffles boundaries
smh.com.au/politics/federal/game-of-musical-chairs-key-suburban-seats-in-focus-as-aec-reshuffles-boundaries-20230727-p5drq9.html
Morning Mail: supermarkets’ ‘cosy’ duopoly, Kevin Spacey cleared, Sinéad O’Connor dies
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jul/27/morning-mail-supermarkets-cosy-duopoly-kevin-spacey-cleared-sinead-oconnor-dies
The Indigenous Voice To Parliament Referendum Officially Has A Date—Here's What You Need To Know
marieclaire.com.au/2023-voice-to-parliament-referendum-wording-date
Voice referendum Yes and No pamphlets submitted to AEC today: Members of parliament from each side of the debate have had four weeks to prepare a clear and ...
9news.com.au/national/voice-to-parliament-referendum-yes-no-pamphlets-submitted-to-aec-federal-politics-news/8d5a9515-950a-450e-b1ff-fe3804aaa641
17 things you need to know about the No pamphlet: The AEC has published the formal Yes and No cases for the proposed Voice to parliament referendum ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/17-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-no-pamphlet-20230718-p5dp7o.html
The Yes pamphlet annotated: 14 things you should know: The AEC has published the formal Yes and No cases for the proposed Voice to parliament referendum ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-yes-pamphlet-annotated-14-things-you-need-to-know-20230718-p5dp79.html
KPMG and Deloitte refuse to join PwC in banning political donations in Australia: Analysis finds PwC, Deloitte, KPMG and EY donated $4.3m to Labor and the ...
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jul/12/pwc-scandal-kpmg-deloitte-ban-political-donations
Australia news LIVE: PM urged to abort China trip amid Hong Kong activist bounty revelations; Burney shuts down calls to split Voice referendum
smh.com.au/national/australia-news-live-burney-shuts-down-calls-to-split-voice-referendum-nacc-referrals-skyrocket-since-launch-20230705-p5dlzp.html
Australian parliament backs Indigenous recognition referendum: Australia's senate on Monday voted in favour of holding a referendum to alter the country's ...
nordot.app/1043391106467676564
Quick Glance: Australia Plans Referendum for Indigenous Recognition
- A constitutional amendment is planned in Australia to give indigenous people a voice in parliament before the end of the year.
- The Australian senate voted on Monday to hold a referendum to recognize the country's Indigenous peoples in the constitution.
- The referendum aims to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice within parliament to advise the government on issues affecting those communities.
- "We are one step closer to giving a voice to the needs and aspirations of Indigenous Australians," said Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney at a media conference on Monday.
We now face a momentous reckoning. Politicians must not decide the outcome: Now that the Voice bill has passed, I look forward to discussions devoid of the ...
theage.com.au/national/we-now-face-a-momentous-reckoning-politicians-must-not-decide-the-outcome-20230619-p5dhlo.html
Australia news live: SAS veteran Ben Roberts-Smith defamation judgment due; PwC tax scandal fallout continues
smh.com.au/national/australia-news-live-sas-veteran-ben-roberts-smith-defamation-verdict-due-pwc-tax-scandal-fallout-continues-20230601-p5dd0b.html
‘I want a say’: Pauline Hanson pushes to write Voice referendum No pamphlet: The One Nation leader wants a hand in writing the official referendum Yes/No ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/i-want-a-say-pauline-hanson-pushes-to-write-voice-referendum-no-pamphlet-sent-to-12-million-homes-20230517-p5d8xr.html
Counting votes cuts the cost of suburban office: Australia’s three-year electoral cycle means the Australian Electoral Commission can only sign up to three-year ...
theage.com.au/business/companies/counting-votes-cuts-the-cost-of-suburban-office-20230504-p5d5nj.html
Indigenous voice referendum results may not be known on voting day, AEC commissioner warns
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/apr/27/indigenous-voice-referendum-results-may-not-be-known-on-voting-day-aec-commissioner-warns
Australia news LIVE: Voice to parliament divides opposition further as Julian Leeser resigns from Liberal frontbench; IMF downbeat on global outlook
smh.com.au/national/australia-news-live-voice-to-parliament-divides-opposition-further-as-julian-leeser-resigns-from-liberal-frontbench-imf-downbeat-on-global-outlook-20230411-p5czmy.html
Everything you need to know before heading to the polls: Whether you’ve already voted, you still don’t know which side to vote for, or you’re just in it for the ...
smh.com.au/politics/nsw/everything-you-need-to-know-before-heading-to-the-polls-20230322-p5cuee.html
Federal Greens will keep $76,501 in donations from fossil fuel investors: The Australian Greens won’t return the donations from the wealthy investors ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/federal-greens-will-keep-76-501-in-donations-from-fossil-fuel-investors-20230313-p5crkn.html
Australia news LIVE: Country’s bulk-billing black spots, treasurer wants definition for superannuation, death toll in New Zealand climbs
smh.com.au/national/australia-news-live-country-s-bulk-billing-black-spots-treasurer-wants-definition-for-superannuation-death-toll-in-new-zealand-climbs-20230220-p5clrw.html
Australia’s political parties received $90m in dark money from donors during election year
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/feb/11/australias-political-parties-received-90m-in-dark-money-from-donors-during-election-year
Millennial voters are bringing a seismic shift to Australian politics and it spells very bad news for the Coalition
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jan/04/millennial-voters-are-bringing-a-seismic-shift-to-australian-politics-and-it-spells-very-bad-news-for-the-coalition
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