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Negative gearing reforms back on agenda as budget pressures mount

Negative gearing has once again returned to the centre of Australia’s housing and tax debate, with the federal government actively considering changes ahead of the May budget. The discussion reflects growing pressure to address housing affordability, intergenerational inequality and long-term fiscal sustainability.…

1 May, 2026

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January 26 protests continue an 88-year First Nations legacy of resistance and survival

First Nations people across Australia are preparing to mark January 26 with rallies, marches and cultural events, continuing a protest tradition that stretches back nearly nine decades and predates the modern celebration of Australia Day itself. For many Aboriginal and Torres Strait…

21 January, 2026

AUSTRALIA·POLITICS

Hate speech and extremism laws pass Parliament as three Nationals defy Coalition line

Australia’s Parliament has passed new hate speech and extremism legislation following an early recall prompted by the Bondi terror attack, marking a significant moment for national security lawmaking—and exposing fresh fractures within the Coalition. The legislation, which passed with the support of…

21 January, 2026

AUSTRALIA·POLITICS

One Nation gains ground as voters turn away from major parties over immigration and crime

Support for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation has surged dramatically, with new polling showing the minor party drawing voters away from both Labor and the Coalition amid growing concern over immigration levels, crime and social cohesion. A Freshwater Strategy poll of 1,050 voters,…

21 January, 2026

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Neo-Nazi group NSN disbanded ahead of Labor’s Hate Crime Laws

Thomas Sewell, the former leader of Australia’s National Socialist Network (NSN), has announced that the neo-Nazi organisation has formally disbanded, warning followers to limit their interactions to avoid legal consequences under new federal hate group legislation. Speaking in a recent interview with…

20 January, 2026

AUSTRALIA

‘Now or never’: Albanese warns hate crime laws may be shelved if parliament fails to act

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued a stark warning to Australians, declaring that his government’s hate crime and national security reforms may never return to parliament if they fail to pass this week. In an extraordinary move following the deadly Bondi terror…

19 January, 2026

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Hate groups face ban, but government concedes extremism will remain in Australia

The federal government has conceded that proposed laws to ban extremist hate groups will not eliminate extremist ideology from Australia, with Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke acknowledging that most individuals holding such views are Australian citizens who cannot be deported. The admission…

18 January, 2026

AUSTRALIA

More than 200 potential terrorists living in Australia as intelligence agencies face mounting strain

More than 230 potential terrorists are currently living in Australia under deradicalisation and intervention programs, according to new figures released by the Department of Home Affairs, raising serious concerns about the capacity of national security agencies to monitor threats around the clock.…

18 January, 2026

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Australia Day poll: strong rise in support for 26 January as fatigue grows over divisive debate

A significant shift in Australian public opinion in favour of celebrating Australia Day on 26 January is recorded in a new poll by the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA), reflecting growing fatigue among citizens over the prolonged debate surrounding the national day’s…

18 January, 2026

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Prime Minister defies critics over choice of Royal Commissioner for Bondi terror attack

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has mounted a firm and unapologetic defence of his decision to appoint former High Court Justice Virginia Bell to lead the Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack, rejecting mounting criticism and insisting she is uniquely qualified to…

9 January, 2026

AUSTRALIA

Australian sporting icons demand a Royal Commission, the ball is in your court PM

“Australian sporting icons demand a Royal Commission, the ball is in your court, PM” is the message now resonating across the country as pressure mounts on the Albanese Labor government to establish a Commonwealth Royal Commission into antisemitism, radicalisation and the events…

5 January, 2026

AUSTRALIA·SPORTS

Tsitsipas looks to 2026 reset in Perth: “We are Greeks — we fight”

Former world No. 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas believes 2026 could represent a turning point — not only for his own career, but for Greek tennis more broadly. Tsitsipas looks to 2026 reset in Perth: “We are Greeks — we fight”, he said as…

2 January, 2026

AUSTRALIA

News in Review 2025 — Australia

The year that was 2025 in Australia was marked by significant social and political developments relating to security, public order, federal elections, human rights and international alliances. The country faced challenges ranging from mass demonstrations and extremist acts to deep debates over…

31 December, 2025

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