The Executive Council of Australia Jewry has called both leaders to tone down the rhetoric as Australia and Israel continue a war of words.
- Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a stunning attack on prime minister Albanese, calling him ‘weak’ and saying he ‘abandoned Australia’s Jews’.
After the Home Affairs Department cancelled the visas of prominent Israeli politicians, the Netanyahu government quickly retaliated.
Both men say the government has a ‘spending problem’ and are urging the federal government to think beyond raising taxes – especially for business.
After a long lead-up, the economic roundtable attendees are descending on the capital. But what can we expect from it? The treasurer has laid out his vision.
One observer describes next week’s economic roundtable this way: the treasurer “has opened a can of worms – and everybody has got a worm”.
However, the Coalition’s decision to say it would reverse Palestinian recognition if elected was both unnecessary and unwise.
McManus doesn’t expect instant wins on shorter work hours from next week’s economic summit, but says it still needs to be on the table – along with AI protections.
Housing is on the agenda at next week’s productivity roundtable, with the Treasurer wanting better regulation and faster approvals to build more homes.
While the split in bipartisanship on the Israel-Palestinian conflict has come to a head this week, it has been in the making for some time.
Anthony Albanese said the move was predicated on the condition that Hamas would not be a part of a future Palestinian state.
While it seems clear that the government is on a path to recognise a Palestinian state, when it will get there remains in limbo.
The former five-time Olympic shooter and coal miner wants men of all ages not to be afraid of speaking about their health – as he used to be.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is set allow all competition to the ASX.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers - and much of the political class - have been waxing lyrical about ditching red tape that impedes progress. But it’s not easy to pull off.
Australian Federal Police arrested a Chinese Natioanl on Saturday, after searching homes in Canberra.
She replaces Reece Kershaw, who is retiring after holding the commissioner’s post since 2019.
In an address in the Northern Territory, the prime minister outlines new native title funding and a mobile TAFE service.
As any leader of a political party knows, when you demote people they can become difficult, or worse, for Sussan Ley her problems seem vast.
The spy chief also confirmed that in 2022 a number of “undeclared Russian intelligence officers” were removed from Australia.
The influential crossbench MP warns young working people are going backwards financially. She also backs the government’s proposed YouTube ban for kids – for now.
The Albanese government will include YouTube accounts in its ban on access to social media for those under the age of 16.
Albanese is not the first Labor Prime Minister to feel the heat over Palestine but now internal pressure is mounting for the government to go further.
United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell has urged Australia to go further in its climate goals, telling Australia to seize the moment.
Business, universities, and investors have jointly urged the federal government to commit to cutting the cost of red tape by 25% by 2030,
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