Liberal MPs Defy Opposition Leader On Climate Target Proposal

Liberal MPs Defy Opposition Leader On Climate Target Proposal

Australia’s Opposition leader Peter Dutton faced criticism from his own party MPs on the issue of the Coalition abandoning the 2030 interim climate target if voted to power. While Liberal MP from Tasmania Bridget Archer called Dutton’s stance on reducing the target of emission levels as “regressive,” some called the party’s discussion on the topic … Read more

Shadow Attorney General Urges Clarity On Inclusion Of Antisemitism In Hate Speech Bill

Shadow Attorney General Urges Clarity On Inclusion Of Antisemitism In Hate Speech Bill

Shadow attorney general, Michaelia Cash, on Monday demanded details regarding the Labor government’s proposed bill on hate speech and asked if antisemitism will be included under the new law. The coalition had demanded to specifically include antisemitism in the bill, following which Cash asked whether using the phrase “from the river to the sea” would … Read more

Federal Government Launches AU$40M Campaign To Educate Parents On Sexual Consent

Federal Government Launches AUM Campaign To Educate Parents On Sexual Consent

The federal government has launched a national campaign, dedicating AU$40 million, to educate parents on sexual consent so that they can, in turn, address the issue with young adults, as part of its commitment to end rising gendered violence in Australia. The 12-month campaign will run on television, online videos, social media and cinemas posing … Read more

Federal Government Plans New Gas Projects Amid Climate Fears

Federal Government Plans New Gas Projects Amid Climate Fears

Pixabay The Antony Albanese government came under severe criticism for its gas strategy as it outlined investment plans to increase production and exploration of the fossil fuel “to 2050 and beyond”. Resources Minister Madeleine King said the future strategy is based on six principles, including the fossil fuel being affordable for households, that new sources … Read more