The federal government has unveiled a controversial new plan that will allow Immigration Minister Peter Dutton to strip Australian dual citizens who travel overseas to participate in equal rights referenda of their Australian citizenship. The move comes as up to… Read More ›
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 ›
The federal government has amended the arts budget so that $105 million has been reallocated from the Australia Council to Minister for the Arts George Brandis. The move has been widely condemned by Australia’s artists, but has been very well received by… Read More ›
Soon to be former Treasurer, Joe Hockey has made the extraordinary claim that professional computer hackers hacked into the federal budget and changed the details. A spokesperson for the Treasurer spoke to The (un)Australian about the Treasurer’s claims saying, “It… Read More ›
After delivering a second consecutive deficit in its May 12 budget, the Abbott government is banking on “Tony’s Tradies” to stimulate a lagging economy. Coining the phrase in an exclusive post-budget interview with The (Un)Australian, Prime Minister Tony Abbott plugged “Tony Tradies” as his government’s… Read More ›
Joe Hockey has been sacked as the Federal Treasurer, effective immediately. The decision follows growing discontent from Prime Minister Tony Abbott, Peta Credlin and the joint Coalition party room over Mr Hockey’s failure balance the budget. Several back benches were also… Read More ›
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