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The Phrase ‘I’m Not Racist, But’ To Be Recognised In The Constitution
Conservative commentators have successfully lobbied the federal Government to amend the constitution to recognise the phrase, “I’m not racist but.” It has been a hard fought battle for the right, with some commentators such as Andrew Bolt taking the fight… Read More ›
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Government To Amend Marriage Act To Change Definition Of Conscience
The Prime Minister Tony Abbott has made a string of unexpected concessions in the marriage equality debate. Mr Abbott will be allowing a conscience vote when the legislation comes before the parliament next week and will be suspending standing orders… Read More ›
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Abbott Strips Turnbull, Cormann And Bishop Of Citizenship
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has today announced that three government ministers are no longer Australian citizens. In a statement to Parliament Mr Abbott announced that Malcolm Turnbull and Julie Bishop were ‘the worst sort of terrorists, wreckers and fifth… Read More ›
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Government Under Investigation For Insider Trading After Betting Big On Unskilled Labour
The Australian Securities & Investigations Commission (ASIC) has announced it would investigate the federal government for insider trading following a report by Bloomberg, published yesterday, that revealed the government had shifted investments from scientists and researchers into fields that employ unskilled… Read More ›
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Christopher Pyne Calls For A National Maths Debate
Federal education minister Christopher “The Fixer” Pyne has called on Australia to all come together for a national maths debate. The member for Sturt has threatened to pull funding to schools if they don’t master the debate around maths. Pyne’s… Read More ›
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Greens Reshuffle: Sarah Hanson-Young Loses Her Ponies And Rainbows Portfolio
The Greens today announced a reshuffle of their federal members portfolios, following former leader Christine Milne’s resignation. Adam Bandt, the Greens only lower house, was promoted to Treasury spokesperson, whilst his fellow Green, Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, lost her portfolio as spokesperson… Read More ›
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