Tag: Morrison Government
Scorched dystopia or liveable planet? Here’s where the climate policies of our political hopefuls will take us
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The federal election campaign takes place against a background of flooding on Australia’s east coast, where some residents remain in temporary accommodation a month...
Explainer: what are Labor and the Coalition promising on an anti-corruption commission and what is the government’s record?
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As the election is looming, the Labor Party has placed integrity issues prominently on its party platform. Labor leader Anthony Albanese claims the Morrison...
What has Morrison’s ‘big stick’ to cut power bills achieved? Nothing, as far we can tell
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The Morrison government has spent years bringing in a law supposed to ensure electricity retailers pass on lower prices to customers. Yet...
Tax cuts? COVID management? On the search for the Morrison government’s legacy (so far)
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It is premature to be discussing the legacy of the Morrison government. While it is well behind in the polls, there is...
Morrison government spends $50 million saving koalas while taking away their homes
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Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley is reportedly poised to decide whether some koala populations should be listed as endangered, as new research shows her...
Labor’s 2030 climate target betters the Morrison government, but Australia must go much further, much faster
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The Labor opposition has pledged to reduce Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions by 43% this decade based on 2005 levels, claiming the...