Government agencies fail to provide proof to back Labor’s claim they’re tightening freedom of information laws because “AI bots” and “foreign actors” are swamping the FOI system.
Caitlyn Rintoul
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has dismissed US officials’ push to ‘decouple’ from China, calling critical minerals an ‘absolutely golden opportunity’ for Australia.
The Trump administration has warned that China is working to isolate itself from the world over a critical minerals ‘global supply chain power grab’.
The Albanese Government is splashing $14 million on an advertising campaign to help prepare young Australians for the impending social media ban for children aged under 16.
A Senate committee has threatened to subpoena TikTok, Meta, and Snapchat after the social media giants refused to appear alongside other tech companies.
Communications Minister Anika Wells is expected to reiterate her expectations of social media giants for Australia’s upcoming under-16s ban this week.
Senator Lidia Thorpe has threatened to ‘burn down’ parliament for the pro-Palestine cause in a speech at one of several nationwide rallies on Sunday despite a tentative peace deal in Gaza.
Premier Roger Cook says WA's rare earths industry would be fundamental in any critical minerals deal PM Anthony Albanese hopes to secure with the US ahead of a Washington meeting with President Donald Trump.
Several State leaders have publicly claimed they were blindsided when Health Minister Mark Butler announced a new ‘Thriving Kids’ program in a National Press Club address on August 20.
Shadow health minister Anne Ruston has accused the Health Department of being influenced by Labor in caretaker mode for the 2025 Federal Election.
Two Australian women who ran off to join the Islamic State quietly slipped back into the country with their children in September — and the Government has admitted knowing of the plans for months.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s department has been accused of a ‘cover up’ after failing to answer basic questions about the government’s knowledge of a cohort of ‘ISIS brides’.
