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New coal approval undercuts 2035 climate goal, before it’s even set

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATEWEDNESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER, 2025 THE ALBANESE Government’s decision to approve the expansion of Glencore’s Ulan coal mine until 2035, revealed today, is a dangerous step backwards that undermines efforts to shield Australians from worsening climate harm. The decision comes as the Climate Council releases new analysis today quantifying the impact of the Albanese … Continued

NEW GREENS IN LOCKSTEP WITH ALP

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New Test of New Greens’ Independence In the wake of the Greens blocking a Senate motion today that would have taken Parliamentary staffing powers away from the Prime Minister, Senator Fatima Payman is calling on the minor party to finally support a motion to refer the issue to an inquiry. Western Australia’s only independent Senator … Continued

Treaties Committee recommends ratification of Nauru-Australia Treaty and Radio Regulations WRC-23

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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) has tabled a report recommending the ratification of two major treaty actions: the Nauru-Australia Treaty and the Partial Revision of the 2019 Radio Regulations, as incorporated into the Final Acts of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023. The report also contains the minor treaty action Renewal of and Modification to the New Arrangements to Borrow. … Continued

Australian CDC legislation a momentous day for public health

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3 September 2025 Legislation tabled today in parliament to make permanent the interim Australian Centre for Disease Control (Aus CDC) is a momentous and welcome step forward for health, and is testament to decades of persistent advocacy, the country’s peak body for public health says. “We’re thrilled because this decision by the Albanese Government to … Continued

2025 My First Speech accepting submissions

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The 2025 edition of the national My First Speech competition for year 10, 11 and 12 students is open and now accepting submissions. The My First Speech competition seeks to engage young Australians in democracy and speak about the issues that are important to them. Students are asked to write a 90-second speech on a topic they … Continued

MEDIA ALERT: Skibidi 2.0 Anniversary Speech

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Senator Fatima Payman Delivers New Skibidi Speech in Parliament Almost a year after she is said to have broken the record for new words entered into Hansard, WA’s only independent Senator, Fatima Payman, has delivered a new Skibidi speech to Parliament. This time, she branded the Prime Minister as rizless, auraless and unc, and is … Continued

Housing costs overwhelm rent assistance

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There has been an increase in the number of NSW households still in rental stress after receiving Commonwealth Rent Assistance (CRA), with almost half still spending more than 30% of their income on rent, new Australian Institute of Health and Welfare data reveals. The latest quarterly figures shows the proportion of NSW households in ‘no … Continued

Media Alert

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12:00pm   What: Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll to make an announcement       Where: Ballarat High School, 1726 Sturt Street, Lake Gardens VIC 3350       Contact: Bree Guthrie 0456 655 050