Labor Government Plans To Fast-Track Law That Caps Political Donations, Independents Cry Foul

Labor Government Plans To Fast-Track Law That Caps Political Donations, Independents Cry Foul

In a bid to cap political donations and spending, Australia’s Labor government has planned to introduce new laws in Parliament next week, though crossbench politicians argued that the reforms will primarily benefit the major parties. Independent Senator David Pocock pointed out the proposed legislation, set to be fast-tracked through Parliament with coalition support and without … Read more

NSW Premier Slams Federal Government’s Blocking Of AU$1B Gold Mine Over Sacred Aboriginal Land Concerns

NSW Premier Slams Federal Government’s Blocking Of AUB Gold Mine Over Sacred Aboriginal Land Concerns

NSW Premier Chris Minns has expressed his displeasure over the federal government’s decision to block a planned waste site for a AU$1 billion gold mine in central western NSW. Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek blocked the site due to its impact on sacred aboriginal land, leaving the mine’s future bleak. The eleventh-hour decision was slammed … Read more