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Australia's welfare bill could exceed the size of New Zealand's entire economy in just a few years https://t.co/bn8RUpbmhv — Daily Mail (@DailyMail) April 9, 2026 Australia is heading toward a welfare blowout so large that Commonwealth social spending could soon rival, or even surpass, the entire economy of New Zealand. Government figures show welfare spending …
China orders immediate BAN on refined fuel exports – and it is Australia's biggest supplier of jet fuel https://t.co/BxEHkOTgep — Daily Mail (@DailyMail) March 13, 2026 China, Australia’s largest supplier of aviation fuel, has ordered refineries to halt oil exports in a move that could put further pressure on airfares, and increase concern about future …
by PlanetaryGovenor Since 1990, Australian house prices have increased more than almost anywhere else in the developed world. We’re not ‘more capitalist’ than the US. We’re not more ‘land-scarce’ than the UK. Yet somehow our housing market has been deliberately inflated into a bubble that locks generations out. Ask yourself: Who benefits from endlessly rising …
The Reserve Bank of Australia is testing new digital money that can have rules built in. This “programmable money” can expire if not spent, block payments outside certain areas, or stop buying some items. Most people do not know this is happening. “Programmable money: currency with built-in rules that can expire, restrict spending, or even …
Diversity and inclusion, but only if it comes with a lower payroll. Funny how “global competitiveness” always seems to mean fewer jobs at home and more offshore contracts. Australians didn’t lose their jobs to automation. They lost them to cheaper labor with better margins. NEW – Australia's richest and biggest bank accused of replacing Australian …
Police fear Bradley John Murdoch, known as the “Outback Killer”, has taken to his grave the secret of how he disposed of the body of British backpacker Peter Falconio who was murdered in arid central Australia 24 years ago. (Produced by Elaine Carroll)
Elon Musk’s X Corp has suffered a significant defeat in the Australian Federal Court, being ordered to comply with a “safety notice” issued by the eSafety Commissioner. The court ruled that the company cannot avoid responsibility for a fine or daily penalty for non-payment and must also pay the Commissioner’s court costs. In October 2023 …
“Forever chemicals” linked to cancer have been detected in several drinking catchments which serve millions of Australians — at levels deemed unacceptable in other parts of the world. Sydney Water confirmed for the first time on its website that PFAS chemicals were detected in June at low levels in key water filtration plants, including Warragamba, …
🚨 REMEMBER 🚨 Australia is only the 2nd country into the developed world to stop legal restrictions on the use of cash! Our campaign against the Australian Government in 2019 – 20 was epic! Our silver round is a celebration of our GREAT VICTORY!https://t.co/obAWaPGwiG — John Adams (@adamseconomics) July 19, 2024 Millions hit by massive …
No ED/ER beds available. Patients are kept in the ambulances waiting. Adelaide is a pleasant city pop 1 million, low crime rate. South Australia's ramping crisis is now the worst it has ever been, new data shows. Ambulances spent 4,773 hours ramped outside hospitals in May. Details on more hospital beds being built in 7NEWS …
Western Australia’s Bankwest is transitioning into 100% digital banking and closing ALL branches by the end of 2024 🤬Western Australia's Bankwest is transitioning into 100% digital banking and closing ALL branches by the end of 2024 pic.twitter.com/3NWZaQG2z8 — Truthseeker (@Xx17965797N) May 23, 2024
Seriously? Now we need a permission slip to post memes? The Minister of Communications seems to think that regulating meme-sharing is the solution to all our problems. Maybe instead of restricting our online freedom, they should focus on real issues like healthcare or education. This is just another example of politicians trying to control every …
A stark contrast emerges between Russia’s response to a terrorist attack and Australia’s recent demands for social media censorship. While Russia allowed widespread dissemination of information following the Moscow concert hall attack, Australia’s actions raise concerns about freedom of speech in a liberal democracy. The juxtaposition prompts reflection on the balance between security concerns and …
via naturalnews: Around a quarter of all political donations received by major political parties in Australia from 2022 to 2023 could not be traced back to specific donors. This is according to a report from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC), which found that between 21 percent to 27 percent of donations and other receipts to the Labor Party, …
First they took away their guns. Then they tackled people in their homes and in the fields to forcibly inject them with stuff against people’s consent. Now, they will track everything an Australian buys or sells, and regulate your everyday lives by this. I am not Australian… but I hope the people take up a …
by confoundedinterest17 Appartently, Joe Biden and fellow big spenders in Washington DC, Mordor on The Potomac, don’t care about fiscal discipline. With seemingly endless spending of wars (Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and the invasion at our southern border, and inane “green” spending, Janet Yellen and the US Treasury will be auctioning off $776 billion of debt in the …
My question is to (𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟) women.———————————————Have you had enough yet? This is Dani Laidley, a biological male… He was just added to Australias “Hottest 100 Women” list by Maxim Magazine.A list most (real) women used to only dream about being on. pic.twitter.com/wT7bI9cRZ5 — 𝒞ℴ𝒹𝓎 (@AskMeLaterOn) October 19, 2023 h/t A Deplorable Neanderthal
via rairfoundation: The ambiguous definitions and unchecked powers granted by Australia’s proposed bill raise concerns about the erosion of diversity of opinions, stifling important discussions and scientific inquiry. In a turn of events consistent with limits on freedom of speech across the Western world, Australia’s Federal Executive government (Albanese government) has proposed a bill that …