Labor frontbencher Tanya Plibersek has added her voice to the tirade of criticism against the Opposition’s nuclear energy push, labelling the proposal as “completely irrational” and “designed to be a distraction”. Speaking on Sunday, the environment and water minister criticised the Coalition for its refusal to detail the estimated costContinue Reading
NSW Premier Chris Minns has led the call from state leaders denouncing Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s plans to build seven nuclear reactors across the country. On Wednesday, the Liberal leader made an election pledge to build at least two of the government-owned nuclear plants between 2035 and 2037 at existingContinue Reading
Former NSW Treasurer Matt Kean has announced his resignation from state parliament, ending his 13 years as the member for Hornsby. Mr Kean dashed rumours he was making a tilt for federal politics, saying he would be pursuing opportunities in the private sector. The Liberal MP made the announcement withContinue Reading
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says he won’t reveal the Coalition’s alternative emissions target for 2030 before the next federal election after announcing he would axe Labor’s goal if he wins government. The Albanese government has slammed the decision to end Labor’s legislated emissions reduction by 43 per cent by 2030,Continue Reading
Anthony Albanese has slammed Peter Dutton as “worse than Scott Morrison on climate change” after the Coalition signalled it will not support the Labor government’s 2030 net zero emissions target. The opposition leader has confirmed he will scrap Labor’s legislated target for 43 per cent emissions reduction by 2030 ifContinue Reading
Anthony Albanese has ramped up his attacks on the opposition’s nuclear energy plans, calling on voters to reject a Coalition “nuclear fantasy, dreamed-up to delay real action on climate change”. Speaking at the Sky News/The Australian Economic Outlook lunch in Sydney on Friday, the Prime Minister told business leaders thatContinue Reading
Anthony Albanese has attacked the coalition for failing to reveal key details of its controversial nuclear energy policy, which now looks be delayed until the end of the year. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s reply to the federal budget last Thursday omitted key details of the signature energy policy, including theContinue Reading
An iconic Sydney suburb is at risk of “dying”, as a growing number of vacant shopfronts take over. Leichhardt in the city’s inner west, once the heart of the Italian Australian community known for its vibrant and bustling restaurant scene, has been on a gradual decline since its heyday aroundContinue Reading
Anthony Albanese will drop a new budget hint on Thursday, when he delivers a fresh call to the country’s small businesses to build more for Australia. The Prime Minister will tell the Council of Small Business of Australia’s national summit that helping families and small businesses with their energy billsContinue Reading
The Gold Coast has ditched its bid to host the 2026-27 Commonwealth Games after the city’s mayor confirmed it could not generate support from state and federal governments. Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said he would withdraw his $700m bid to host a “streamlined” games with Perth that he claimedContinue Reading