Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has labelled the rhetoric of No campaigners in the Voice referendum as “unbelievably racist” and stated that she felt personally targeted in the last fortnight. Ms Burney’s comments were recorded on a hot mic while she was campaigning with NSW Premier Chris Minns in SydneyContinue Reading
A series of newly resurfaced comments by Marcia Langton show the prominent Voice campaigner accusing “hard No” voters of “spewing racism”, labelling conservatives Jacinta Price and her mother as “coloured help”, and wishing a “slow, painful death” on Mark Latham. It comes after Professor Langton sparked controversy over the weekendContinue Reading
About 2000 community pharmacists concerned by the 60-day dispensing policy now in effect have descended on the front lawns of Parliament House to make their displeasure known. One of the Albanese government’s cornerstone cost-of-living measures, millions of Australians with chronic illness are now able to access 60 days worth ofContinue Reading
Sunrise host Natalie Barr has grilled Opposition leader Peter Dutton over his promise to hold a second referendum if the Voice fails. It comes as support for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament has dipped again, while the number of those intending to vote No has risen to an outright majorityContinue Reading
Anthony Albanese says he has no regrets about committing to the Voice to parliament referendum but says he wishes there “wasn’t misinformation out there”. As Australia waits for the Prime Minister to confirm the referendum date, to be sometime in October or November, campaigning on both sides is ramping up.Continue Reading
A national public holiday to celebrate the Matildas should they emerge triumphant in the FIFA Women’s World Cup is set to be discussed when the prime minister meets with state and territory leaders on Wednesday, but a second state premier has expressed scepticism over the plan. In an unprecedented feat,Continue Reading
The Matildas have timed their bid to be peaking come the business end of the FIFA Women’s World Cup to perfection. Australia is just two games away from being crowned world champions and a win over England at Stadium Australia on Wednesday night at Stadium Australia will secure the MatildasContinue Reading
Tributes are flowing after the death of the former Queensland premier who steered the reinstatement of integrity within politics in the Sunshine State in the aftermath of the Fitzgerald corruption inquiry. Mike Ahern, has died aged 81, with politicians paying tribute to the former premier. “Today, we farewell a greatContinue Reading
The controversial Aboriginal cultural heritage laws that prompted an army of outraged farmers to rally in an outback hall last month are set to be scrapped, according to new reports. Western Australian Premier Roger Cook and the state’s Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Tony Buti are expected to make an announcementContinue Reading
The heat has been turned up on the Voice, as the Coalition used the last Question Time of the week to pin down the government on its plans for treaty. Ahead of the Prime Minister’s journey to the Northern Territory for the annual Garma festival, Question Time was dominated withContinue Reading