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Does Australia’s higher-than-forecast 3.6% inflation dash hopes for an interest rate cut?
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/25/does-australias-higher-than-forecast-36-inflation-dash-hopes-for-an-interest-rate-cut
‘Stop list’: Russia sanctions ex-Victorian premier Daniel Andrews, 234 Australian state MPs
theage.com.au/world/europe/stop-list-russia-sanctions-ex-victorian-premier-daniel-andrews-234-australian-state-mps-20240418-p5fkpc.html
Biden considering Australia's request to drop prosecution of Julian Assange: President Joe Biden says he's considering a request from Australia to drop the ...
apnews.com/article/biden-australia-assange-wikileaks-2cd31cf5a9983f3523a7c3de72b5078e
Quick Glance: Contemplating Prosecution Cessation for Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange
- President Joe Biden is contemplating Australia's request to cease the long-standing U.S. effort to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for revealing American classified documents.
- There is a disparity in the treatment of Assange and Manning, with Obama shortening Manning's sentence while Assange remains under indictment. Supporters of Assange argue he is a journalist protected by the First Amendment who exposed U.S. military misconduct in Iraq and Afghanistan.
U.S. Lays Out Protections for Assange if He Is Extradited: American officials sought to reassure the U.K. about Julian Assange’s treatment should the former ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/world/europe/julian-assange-extradition-us-uk.html
Top environmental groups say some of Labor’s new laws could take conservation backwards
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/13/labor-environmental-law-changes-albanese-government-wildlife-extinctions-environment-group-criticism
Australia news LIVE: David Johnston announced as new Defence Chief; Japan’s inclusion in AUKUS considered
smh.com.au/national/australia-news-live-dutton-pushes-back-on-special-adviser-appointment-to-israel-trump-will-see-aukus-deal-as-win-win-20240409-p5fibm.html
Documents show Tonga criticised Australia and NZ's response to China-Solomon security pact
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-09/documents-tonga-criticised-australia-nz-over-solomons-pact/103683274
Surprising new Asian destination Aussies are flocking to: This country goes all out to attract Australian visitors and in 2024 has skyrocketed into the top 10 ...
theage.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/surprising-new-asian-destination-aussies-are-flocking-to-20240329-p5fg5a.html
‘Zomi would be heartbroken if her death prevented aid from being given to those in need’
smh.com.au/politics/federal/zomi-would-be-heartbroken-if-her-death-prevented-aid-from-being-given-to-those-in-need-20240403-p5fh56.html
Varoufakis after entry ban: Berlin “has reached the point of self-abasement”: The former Greek finance minister was recently declared persona non grata in Berlin ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/varoufakis-nach-einreiseverbot-berlin-hat-den-punkt-der-selbsterniedrigung-erreicht-li.2207128
As Relations Thaw, China Lifts Tariffs on Australian Wine: Despite its thirst for Australian wine, China had taxed the imports in 2020 over a dispute about ...
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‘Too high’: Australia nearing crucial ‘peak’: ANALYSIS
news.com.au/finance/economy/australian-economy/simply-too-high-australia-nearing-crucial-immigration-peak/news-story/0ae04b6762adba6793c7f373170cd23f
Winemakers cheer end to China’s tariffs, but keen to grow in other markets: Nikki Palun was ecstatic when China announced it would drop its tariffs on Australian ...
theage.com.au/business/companies/winemakers-cheer-end-to-china-s-tariffs-but-keen-to-grow-in-other-markets-20240329-p5fg74.html
The Albanese government is drifting from its environmental commitments – it’s time for transparency and good faith
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/mar/28/the-albanese-government-is-drifting-from-its-environmental-commitments-its-time-for-transparency-and-good-faith
Taiwan welcomes Australian international affairs association | Taiwan News | Apr. 18, 2024 11:04
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5668237
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
Julian Assange: UK court orders delay to extradition of WikiLeaks founder to US : A British court says Julian Assange can’t immediately be extradited to the U.S ...
apnews.com/article/britain-wikileaks-julian-assange-espionage-appeal-98c15267f0cdf63685bfb49766749a0a
Quick Glance: Julian Assange: UK Court Delays US Extradition
- A British court ruled that Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the United States unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won't face the death penalty.
- Assange will remain in London's Belmarsh Prison as the legal battle continues.
- Judges emphasized the need for Assange to receive the same protections as a U.S. citizen and to be spared from the death penalty.
- The U.S. Justice Department declined to comment, while Assange's supporters argue for his rights as a journalist under the First Amendment.
Qatar Airlines avoids Australian lawsuit over forced invasive examinations of women | CNN
cnn.com/2024/04/11/travel/qatar-airlines-avoids-lawsuit-intl-scli/
US reportedly considering plea deal offer for Julian Assange: But lawyers for WikiLeaks founder say they have been ‘given no indication’ Washington will change ...
theguardian.com/media/2024/mar/20/julian-assange-wikileaks-plea-deal
Australian MP urges closer security ties: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2024/04/09/2003816152
Killing Aid Workers: Australia’s Muddled Policy On Israel| Countercurrents: The Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, was distraught and testy ...
countercurrents.org/2024/04/killing-aid-workers-australias-muddled-policy-on-israel/
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has officially summoned the Israeli ambassador following ... Show more #Australia #Israel #Airstrike #ZomiFranckom #WorldCentralKitchen #DeirElBalah #GazaStrip #Diplomacy #ForeignAffairs #AnthonyAlbanese #HumanitarianAid
Australia poised for ‘inflection point’ of crypto demand — Kraken Aus MD: The growing adoption of cryptocurrency from institutions, stablecoins and asset ...
cointelegraph.com/news/australia-inflection-point-crypto-demand-kraken-australia-ceo
The ‘deputy PMs’: Claims Albanese’s powerful inner circle is shutting out ministers
smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-deputy-pms-claims-albanese-s-powerful-inner-circle-is-shutting-ministers-out-20240305-p5fa49.html
China's commerce ministry recommends dropping tariffs on Australian wine: Australian winemakers' years-long freezeout from the lucrative Chinese market will ...
9news.com.au/national/wine-news-chinas-mofcom-recommends-dropping-tariffs-on-australian-wine/5c799bc5-229b-4a14-8ae2-3029f03ccc8e
China’s huge call on Aussie wine: The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has released an interim determination outlining a proposed removal of tariffs on Australian ...
news.com.au/national/politics/proposed-removal-of-tariffs-on-australian-wine-imports-into-china/news-story/741028f0feccee4099fed9a35e0bb674
Australian farmers rip out millions of vines: GRIFFITH (Australia): Millions of vines are being destroyed in Australia and tens of millions more must be pulled ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/03/11/australian-farmers-rip-out-millions-of-vines
WTO faults Australian inquiry into trade dispute with China: A World Trade Organization panel has ruled that some Australian measures against Chinese imports ...
scmp.com/news/china/article/3256839/wto-faults-australian-inquiry-trade-dispute-china
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Julian Assange, Justice Department Exploring Guilty Plea to End 14-Year Legal Drama
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Malaysia rejects offer to host 2026 Commonwealth Games over cost: on Friday decided against hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of the cost ...
scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3256356/malaysia-rejects-offer-host-2026-commonwealth-games-over-cost
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According to the Australian Department of Home Affairs, 2,905 Vietnamese nationals applied for the Australian Onshore Protection Visa in 2023 ... Show more
'Dental tourism' is booming in places like Bali, with Aussies willing to risk it for cheaper care
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-04/qld-australians-travelling-to-asia-for-dental-care-tourism/103520746
BAE Systems awarded contract to build Australia’s nuclear submarines: The partnership with Australian firm ASC, forms part of the Aukus partnership between the ...
news.stv.tv/world/bae-systems-awarded-contract-to-build-australias-nuclear-submarines
Justice Department held plea deal discussions with Assange: The Justice Department had preliminary discussions about a plea deal with Julian Assange’s attorneys ...
cnn.com/2024/03/20/politics/justice-department-plea-discussions-assange/
Second accidental data leak in four months ‘regrettable’, Australian finance department says
theguardian.com/technology/2024/feb/22/second-accidental-sharing-of-confidential-information-regrettable-finance-department-says
The military’s toxic culture poses a real risk to Australia’s security: The landmark royal commission is an opportunity for the ADF to fix cultural and systemic ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/feb/29/adf-australian-defence-force-retention-rates-royal-commission-veteran-suicides
‘Too big to fail’: US insists AUKUS deal is not sub par: The US Navy this week proposed removing an attack submarine from its 2025 spending plan ...
smh.com.au/world/north-america/too-big-to-fail-us-insists-aukus-deal-is-not-sub-par-20240315-p5fcny.html
China's foreign minister to visit Australia next week as ties improve: China's top diplomat, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, will visit Australia next week ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinese-foreign-minister-visit-australia-next-week-guardian-reports-2024-03-13/
'Catastrophic': Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joins leaders in condemning Israel's planned invasion of Rafah
9news.com.au/world/austalian-news-catastrophic-anthony-albanese-joins-leaders-in-condemning-israels-planned-invasion-of-rafa/f53f1415-a883-4abe-8669-63bab86c22b9
Australian companies keen to invest RM24.5bil in Malaysia, says Anwar: MELBOURNE: Major Australian companies have shown interest to invest a total of RM24 ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/06/australian-companies-keen-to-invest-rm245bil-in-malaysia-says-anwar
Bosses could be fined for contacting workers outside of work hours under one of the big changes up for debate this week. Full story: bit.ly/49H8fsf
Quick Glance: Maximized Tax Cuts for Magic Income
- The Coalition emphasizes the need to appreciate their tax reforms as a whole, with stages 1 and 2 focusing on low-income earners and stage 3 on encouraging aspirations.
- As per the prime minister's press release introducing the revised plan, these new tax cuts are intended to provide larger tax cuts for the middle population of Australia.
- The ANU data indicates that under the revised plan, the highest percentage return will be received by those with a taxable income of $135,000 per year.
- Under the Coalition's original plan, the highest percentage gain goes to the highest earners, with those at $200,000 set to receive a tax cut of 5.8% of their income or $11,640.
Here's a wRap of last night's top stories in the Philippines and around the world:
- Hontiveros hails DOJ order to charge Quiboloy ... Show more www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/march-4-2024/
Lee to attend leaders’ meeting and Asean-Australia summit in Melbourne: MELBOURNE: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will visit Melbourne from March 4 to ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/03/03/lee-to-attend-leaders-meeting-and-asean-australia-summit-in-melbourne
Scott Morrison and Josh Frydenberg were friends, colleagues and housemates — but there was something the PM had not told his treasurer
abc.net.au/news/2024-02-12/josh-frydenberg-scott-morrison-reflect-on-multiple-ministries/103448234
‘New broken promise’: Albo’s tax ‘plot’: There are growing concerns Anthony Albanese is preparing to break another promise which the property industry says will ...
news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/another-broken-promise-concerns-anthony-albanese-is-planning-to-go-after-negative-gearing/news-story/185c2c517f477368b8affbc42b4c4886
How Beijing is setting out to recondition us to be afraid once more: The Albanese government is trapped in its own construct of “stabilising relations”.
smh.com.au/politics/federal/how-beijing-is-setting-out-to-recondition-us-to-be-afraid-once-more-20240205-p5f2l4.html
Assange went beyond journalism and should face espionage charges in the U.S., government lawyers say
pbs.org/newshour/world/assange-went-beyond-jounralism-and-should-face-espionage-charges-in-the-u-s-government-lawyers-say
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Why Albanese and Chalmers felt they had to break their election pledge on tax cuts
smh.com.au/politics/federal/why-albanese-and-chalmers-felt-they-had-to-break-their-election-pledge-on-tax-cuts-20240126-p5f07v.html
Quick Glance: Tax Relief: Government Reduces High-end Tax Rates
- The government reduces stage 3 tax cuts for high earners and grants broad tax relief of up to $804.
- Changes to stage 3 tax cuts are made by the Albanese government due to changing economic circumstances.
- In addition to changes in tax rates and thresholds, the government will exempt some low-income individuals from the 2% Medicare levy.
- The stage 3 changes constitute a clear broken promise - the government insisted as recently as Monday that it had not changed its commitment to the Coalition-era cuts.
Australian writer given suspended death sentence in China after spying conviction
axios.com/2024/02/05/yang-jun-australian-writer-china-suspended-death-sentence
Quick Glance: Australian Writer Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in China
- Australian writer detained in China since 2019
- Possible commutation of the sentence to life imprisonment after two years
- Denies undisclosed charges
- Australian government appalled by the verdict
PM hints at cost-of-living relief for low and middle-income earners: Labor MPs will gather on Wednesday to be briefed on the government’s plans for ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/pm-hints-at-cost-of-living-relief-for-low-and-middle-income-earners-20240122-p5ez1n.html
Commentary: How can Singapore keep up with the unique needs of prodigies?: Singapore's approach to nurturing exceptional young minds has been in the spotlight ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/prodigies-gifted-children-university-school-system-challenges-balance-4064776
It’s Time for Australia to Take a ‘Whole-of-Nation’ Approach to Foreign Policy: “Whole-of-nation” language carries a sense of urgency that the country’s economy ...
thediplomat.com/2024/02/its-time-for-australia-to-take-a-whole-of-nation-approach-to-foreign-policy/
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Australian writer Yang Hengjun sentenced to death by Chinese court - UPI.com: A Beijing court handed Chinese-Australian writer Yang Hengjun a suspended death ...
upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2024/02/05/australia-Yang-Hengjun-sentenced-death/7321707107877/
When Times Were Better: Victoria’s Ties With Israel’s Defence Industry| Countercurrents
countercurrents.org/2024/02/when-times-were-better-victorias-ties-with-israels-defence-industry/
Albanese government secures further gas supply before meeting on cost-of-living relief
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/jan/22/albanese-government-secures-further-gas-supply-ahead-of-meeting-on-cost-of-living-relief
Red Flag Nellis, the world’s toughest air combat training, wraps up in Nevada: Units from the US Department of Defense, the Royal Air Force, and the Royal ...
aerotime.aero/articles/red-flag-nellis-the-worlds-toughest-air-combat-training-wraps-up-in-nevada
The PM wants ideas to ease the cost-of-living squeeze. Here’s one...: Halving import taxes might help the government achieve its aim of easing pressure from the ...
theage.com.au/business/the-economy/the-pm-wants-ideas-to-ease-the-cost-of-living-squeeze-here-s-one-20240107-p5evmq.html
If Trump returns to the White House, should we rethink the US alliance?: Shared democratic values underpin the US-Australia alliance, but Donald Trump has told ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/if-trump-returns-to-the-white-house-should-we-rethink-the-us-alliance-20240103-p5euyx.html
Albanese considering separate body for natural disaster responses to ease pressure on Defence
smh.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-considering-separate-body-for-natural-disaster-responses-to-ease-pressure-on-defence-20240109-p5evyk.html
Australia launches inquiry into why Cabinet documents relating to Iraq war remain secret
ctvnews.ca/world/australia-launches-inquiry-into-why-cabinet-documents-relating-to-iraq-war-remain-secret-1.6708571
Quick Glance: Albanese Government Initiates Review of 78 Missing Cabinet Files
- Albanese government to conduct independent review into 78 cabinet files not handed over to National Archives.
- Documents provide insight into high-level government considerations.
- Morrison government failed to transfer records on Australia joining the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003.
- National Archives of Australia asked to release missing files for transparency.
Australia to Limit Tax Cuts for Rich to Aid Low-Income Earners: The harsh economic reality confronting many Australians means Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is ...
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Australian Medical Association accuses premiers of ‘actively undermining’ health officials’ response to Covid pandemic
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/dec/16/australian-medical-association-accuses-premiers-of-actively-undermining-health-officials-response-to-covid-pandemic
Australia PM considers extra inflation relief as families struggle: SYDNEY — Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday (Jan 3) his centre-left ...
asiaone.com/world/australia-pm-considers-extra-inflation-relief-families-struggle
Dutton’s dog whistle will sound if Albanese fails this migration test: Government plans to cut the migrant intake make sense. But maintaining control of the ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/dutton-s-dog-whistle-will-sound-if-albanese-fails-this-migration-test-20231212-p5equd.html
Cavoodle cover-up: Truth about PM’s dog Toto: Exclusive
news.com.au/national/politics/anthony-albaneses-dog-toto-is-flying-on-taxpayerfunded-vip-plane-but-national-security-means-the-trips-are-shrouded-in-secrecy/news-story/9a9ea12f961a38a612b5ada821783f73
NZ PM in Sydney: Australia Briefing: Kia Ora and G’Day, it’s Matt here, preparing for a big day in Aussie-Kiwi relations — and it doesn’t involve a rugby match! ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-12-19/nz-pm-in-sydney-australia-briefing
Home Affairs Secretary Michael Pezzullo sacked: Pezzullo was stood aside in September, when the Home Affairs Minister directed the Public Service Commissioner to ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/home-affairs-secretary-michael-pezzullo-removed-from-his-job-20231127-p5emyv.html
Surprise price of first King Charles coins: The first Australian coins featuring King Charles III are being resold for many times their shop value ...
news.com.au/finance/money/surprise-price-of-first-australian-king-charles-1-coins/news-story/39f5b4307d383b5251c9bf1ba8f96f8b
Australia to introduce bill giving central bank experts more sway: The Australian government will introduce legislation this week that would give the central ...
reuters.com/markets/australia-introduce-bill-giving-central-bank-experts-more-sway-2023-11-26/
United States warns China to be 'safe and professional' following sonar attack on Australian naval divers
abc.net.au/news/2023-11-25/us-warns-china-to-be-professional-following-sonar-attack/103149702
Pezzullo gone but the lessons should not be forgotten: Politicisation of the public service results in valuing partisan politics over policy and does the nation ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/pezzullo-gone-but-the-lessons-should-not-be-forgotten-20231127-p5en0e.html
Australian govt to announce its strategy for slowing immigration next week: "The new strategy we'll announce will bring immigration back to sustainable levels ...
business-standard.com/world-news/australian-govt-to-announce-its-strategy-for-slowing-immigration-next-week-123120900081_1.html
Government grants hundreds of temporary visas to Palestinians: The Australian government has granted hundreds of temporary visas to Palestinians in the weeks ...
abc.net.au/news/2023-11-22/government-issues-temporary-visas-to-palestinians-in-gaza/103137126
From sheep farms to the harbour bridge: Photography exhibition explores six decades of everyday Australian life
abc.net.au/news/2023-11-17/act-photo-exhibition-displays-50-years-everyday-australian-life/103115828
At Sunder Nursery, a 3-day festival of rich storytelling traditions from across the world
indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/sunder-nursery-festival-rich-storytelling-traditions-9051325/
China to review anti-subsidy tariffs on imports of Australian wine: BEIJING (Reuters) -- China said on Thursday it would review the need for ...
asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Trade/China-to-review-anti-subsidy-tariffs-on-imports-of-Australian-wine
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