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Tasmanians deserve answers – not ambush politics.

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The Tasmanian Greyhound Racing Industry deserves an explanation from the Premier over his rushed attempt to legislate changes affecting an industry that supports Tasmanian families and communities. Breeders, trainers, track staff, volunteers, small businesses and regional communities remember clearly that just two days before the election, the Premier committed to supporting the industry. Three weeks … Continued

Audit Committee Hearing into Defence Major Projects Report

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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) will be holding a hearing on Friday for its inquiry into the 2023–24 Defence Major Projects Report. Date:               Friday, 7 November 2025 Time:              9.00am – 11.00am (AEDT) Venue:            Committee Room 2S3, Parliament House Witnesses:     Department of Defence; Australian National Audit Office     The hearing will be broadcast live and will … Continued

New inquiry – The role of Australia’s international development program in preventing conflict

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The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (JSCFADT), through the Foreign Affairs and Aid Subcommittee, has commenced an inquiry into the role of Australia’s international development program in preventing conflict. The inquiry was referred by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong with the below terms of reference. The Chair of the JSCFADT, the Hon Shayne … Continued

Urgent action on climate change essential for human rights

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The Australian Human Rights Commission is calling for urgent action from government and business to address the escalating impacts of climate change on Australians’ human rights. Launching its first major report on climate change, Human rights on a warming Earth, Commission President Hugh de Kretser said, ‘The evidence on the extreme threat to humans posed … Continued

Winner of the 2025 Uniting Political Courage Award announced

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  Media Release                   6th November 2025   Mrs Helen Dalton MP is the winner of the 2025 Uniting Political Courage Award – announced at the Harry Herbert Oration last night in Sydney.   The Uniting Political Courage Award is presented by Uniting NSW.ACT to Australian political … Continued

Monash expert: Zohran Mamdani wins New York Mayoral election

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Democratic Mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani has won the New York Mayoral election race, becoming the first Muslim and South Asian candidate to govern the largest city in the United States of America. Dr Benjamin Moffitt can comment on Mamdani’s anti-establishment credentials, democratic socialism and why the New York race has attracted such significant national/global attention. … Continued