New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins

New Zealand and Australian Naval Ships Sail Through Taiwan Strait Amid Rising Tensions in Indo-Pacific

In the Indo-Pacific region, naval vessels from New Zealand and Australia sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, according to an official statement by New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins on Thursday. The transit, which occurred at approximately 2 PM...
Australia Renewable Energy

Australia’s Electricity Workforce: Achieving 2030 Renewable Energy Targets

As Australia advances towards its ambitious 2030 renewable energy goals, the nation’s electricity workforce will need to double in size over the next five years. A new report, commissioned by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and the RACE for...
Australia Housing

Negative Gearing and Capital Gains Tax Back in Focus Amid Australia’s Housing Crisis: Debate and Its Implications

As Australia faces a worsening housing crisis, two hot-button issues — negative gearing and capital gains tax (CGT) — have returned to the national agenda. With an election on the horizon, politicians are weighing these controversial tax concessions as potential...
Healthcare Sector

Australia: Battle Between Private Hospitals and Health Insurers: What’s at Stake?

In recent years, a growing standoff between private hospitals and health insurers has come to the forefront of Australia’s healthcare sector. At its heart is a disagreement over how much health insurers should pay hospitals for their services, a conflict...
U.S. - Australia Military

U.S. Military Plans to Counter China’s Expansion: Australia Emerges as a Critical Ally in Indo-Pacific

The Indo-Pacific region has become one of the most critical strategic concerns for global security. As China’s economic and military influence expands across Asia and beyond, the U.S. has been intensifying its efforts to counterbalance this rise. Central to these...
Dental Care

A Toothless Health System: Why It’s Time to Bring Dental Care Into Medicare

When the forerunner of Medicare was established in the 1970s, dental care was conspicuously left out. Now, half a century later, Australians are still suffering the consequences. In an era where medical care is largely covered by the universal healthcare...
Australia

Australia’s National Newspoll: Another 50-50 Deadlock Amid Political Stalemate

Australia's political landscape continues to reflect deep divisions, with a national Newspoll conducted between September 16 and 20 showing a deadlock at 50-50 for the third consecutive time. The poll, based on a sample size of 1,249 voters, highlights the...
Web of Data Brokers

Unseen Web of Data Brokers, Telemarketers, and Scammers: Why Australia Needs Stronger Privacy Protections

In today’s digital age, where personal data is a new kind of currency, companies wield significant power, collecting and sharing our personal information between brokers, telemarketers, and often with scammers. These businesses profit from the data they collect, while Australians...
Australia

47,500 Australians Found Work in August: A Testament to Economic Balance

In August, an extra 47,500 Australians entered the workforce, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%. This development is more than just a numerical success; it represents a major achievement for both the Australian government and the Reserve Bank...
Clearview AI Australia

Australian Information Commissioner Drops Case Against Clearview AI: What This Means for Privacy in Age of Big Tech

The office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) announced this week that it would be taking no further action against the facial recognition company Clearview AI. This marks a significant victory for one of the most controversial technology companies globally,...
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