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American Tariffs and Australian Medicine: what can we expect?

Health Politics & Economy The Wire 27 March 2025

United Stated President, Donald Trump has expressed plans to impose tariffs on foreign imports, which could include Australian medicines. With...

Australian Aid Funding Increases Following Major USAID Cuts

Health Politics & Economy The Wire 26 March 2025

Last night the Albanese government announced a 2.7% increase in foreign aid funding in the 2025-26 Federal Budget. With this...

New Net Zero Economy Authority government body

Politics & Economy The Law The Wire

The Federal government is gearing up to transition the energy sector away from fossil fuel-based industries through a new government...

Australia and Allies’ 21-day ceasefire proposal rejected by Netanyahu

Politics & Economy Social Justice The Wire

Israel’s increasing bombardment of Lebanon has put higher pressure on the Australian government to adhere to international law. Alongside the...

Thousands of sheep stranded off Perth coast

The Wire

The Australian Government’s “bloody disgraceful” indecision on the MV Bahijah, stranded off Perth’s coast, has sparked anger and frustration. The...

Migrants to a manic market

The Wire

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced changes to Australia’s immigration policy on Saturday. The Prime Minister said these reforms to immigration...

ASIO chief reveals international espionage sanctioned by Chinese Government

The Wire

ASIO Director General Mike Burgess revealed at a Five Eyes intelligence summit in Palo Alto California today that his organisation...

Exploring solutions for the housing affordability crisis

The Wire

Last week, leaders from the National Cabinet set forth policy measures aiming to address the housing affordability crisis, ranging from...

Labor and Greens create ‘Safeguard Mechanism’ to limit emissions

The Wire

The federal government has struck a deal with The Greens to get Labor’s key climate legislation across the line. Referred...