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State and territory ballots will be counted differently at the Voice referendum – is that fair?

The Australian Constitution can only be changed if the people agree to it at a referendum.
POLITICS

India rejects Canada’s allegations of Khalistan terrorist killing as ‘absurd’ and ‘motivated’

"India urges the Government of Canada to take prompt and effective legal action against all anti-India elements operating from Canadian soil."
POLITICS

Can term limits for Australian political leaders build stronger democracy?

I can think of two recent examples where a leader has arguably stayed too long, has grown untouchable in their own government, producing adverse results.
POLITICS

Indian origin Pallavi Sinha in race for the Senate after Marise Payne announces retirement

Ms Payne was first appointed to the Senate in 1997 and has been Australia's longest serving female Senator.
POLITICS

What do you need to know about voting in October 14 referendum?

A referendum is run by the Australian Electoral Commission in the same way as they do elections.
POLITICS

Australia to vote on October 14 for historic ‘voice referendum’ to recognise Indigenous people

“On that day, every Australian will have a once-in-a-generation chance to bring our country together and to change it for the better.”
POLITICS

Federal Government’s Fee-Free TAFE Initiative Triumphs: Filling All 180,000 Places Within Six Months

Care sector emerges as a significant beneficiary, with healthcare, aged care, and disability care courses attracting a substantial 51,000 students.
POLITICS

PM Albanese to visit India next month to participate in G20 Leaders’ Summit

“Australia is invested in and committed to the Indo-Pacific to enhance growth and prosperity, stability and respect for sovereignty and lasting peace”
POLITICS

Indian Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s membership to Parliament restored

The Supreme Court, in an interim order on last Friday, stayed Mr Gandhi's conviction in the criminal defamation case over the 'Modi surname' remark.
POLITICS

Breathe easy RBA has kept interest rates on hold

Goods price inflation has eased, but the prices of many services are rising briskly

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INNOVATION

Victorians reclaim $300 million as container recycling scheme hits 3 billion milestone

The scheme has now diverted three billion containers from landfill and transformed them into new products, while creating around 600 jobs in the recycling sector.
POLITICS

Declining support for Albanese as voter backlash propels One Nation ahead of Labor and Liberals

Nationally, the party now trails only Labor in primary vote share, outperforming the Coalition in every state except Victoria.
OPINION

Fuel prices are driving more Australians to EVs ‑ and secondhand cars are in high demand

Manufacturer order books are filling up, EV subscription services are full and wait times have blown out to months for popular models.
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