Australian House Prices Record Biggest Monthly Decline Since 2022 as Market Adjusts to Policy Changes
Australia’s housing market has recorded its largest monthly decline in home values since late 2022, providing the clearest indication yet of how recent policy changes and broader…
New Zealand Reviews Firearms Licence of Church Leader Amid Investigation Into Public Remarks
New Zealand authorities have temporarily suspended the firearms licence of Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki and seized his registered firearms while officials continue assessing recent public comments…
Anika Wells Faces Renewed Scrutiny as Political Debate Over Travel Expenses Continues
Questions surrounding federal Communications Minister Anika Wells’ use of parliamentary travel entitlements have resurfaced, with political opponents and commentators renewing calls for greater accountability while the government…
Investigation Examines Overseas Social Media Networks Promoting One Nation to Australian Audiences
Questions are being raised about the growing influence of overseas-based social media networks after recent investigations suggested that large volumes of political content supporting One Nation are…
New ‘Kyle and Karl’ Domain Registrations Spark Speculation Over Possible Media Venture
Fresh speculation is swirling around two of Australia’s best-known media personalities after a series of newly registered internet domain names suggested Kyle Sandilands and Karl Stefanovic could…
Anthony Albanese Defends Capital Gains Tax Changes as Government Pushes Housing Reform
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended the federal government’s changes to Australia’s capital gains tax (CGT) system, arguing that reform is necessary because the country’s housing market…
From July 1: The Biggest Changes to Wages, Super, Leave and Household Costs Every Australian Should Know
Millions of Australians will notice changes to their finances from 1 July as a new financial year begins, bringing a wide range of reforms that affect wages,…
Steven Lowy Urges Dedicated Police Protection and National Service in Royal Commission Testimony
Business leader and philanthropist Steven Lowy has called for a series of new measures aimed at strengthening community safety and social cohesion, including dedicated police units to…
One Nation MP David Farley Discloses Property Portfolio and Investment Holdings in Parliamentary Register
Newly elected One Nation MP David Farley has lodged his first Register of Interests since entering the Australian Parliament, offering the public its first detailed look at…
Australia Reviews Hate Speech Laws as Mark Dreyfus Urges Broader Protections and Tougher Firearm Rules
Australia’s debate over hate speech laws has returned to the national spotlight after former attorney-general Mark Dreyfus urged the country to consider expanding existing legislation as part…