Tag: auspol
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Reversal of Greyhound racing ban confirmed
Since announcing a complete ban on greyhound racing effective from July 2017, NSW Premier Mike Baird has faced intense pressure from the opposition and the Australian public over the proposal. And in this mornings two-hour-long cabinet meeting, it has been confirmed that the controversial ban is going to be reversed. The ministers are now looking…
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Bill Shorten takes to parliament in bid to pass same-sex marriage bill
Labor party leader, Bill Shorten has introduced new legislation to parliament with an aim to legalise same-sex marriage. This movement from the opposition has come after criticism to the coalition’s original plans to run a plebiscite over the issue. https://twitter.com/workmanalice/status/775124115787173892 The proposed plebiscite which would entice a national vote, means that there will potentially be nationally funded…
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The Great Barrier reef is dying, and we should care.
With the federal election getting closer every day, certain issues which continue to be forgotten are brought to the forefront of Australia’s attention. The terrible treatment subsequent destruction of the Great Barrier Reef is one of those issues, and a recent video advert is urging Australians to ‘Vote for the Reef’ on July 2nd. A…
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Turnbull chased around Westfield by a cardboard cutout of Abbott
Ah, the Chaser’s. It feels like we haven’t heard from them in a while, but they popped up again, this time to follow our new Prime Minister around Penrith Westfield, armed with a cardboard cutout of our old Prime Minister. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACx7Dtbcu-Q Later, Chas met Malcolm outside and surprised him with a trust fall, which…