Alfred Bui

Alfred Bui is an Australian reporter based in Melbourne and focuses on local and business news. He is a former small business owner and has two master’s degrees in business and business law. Contact him at alfred.bui@epochtimes.com.au.

Australia Has the Aluminium, But Its Solar Panels Use Imported Metal

'Aluminium accounts for more than 88 percent of the metal in a solar panel,' said AAC CEO Marghanita ...

Australia News August 4, 2026
CFMEU Corruption Could Be Driving Up the Cost of New Homes: Inquiry Told

Senior Counsel Geoffrey Watson said corruption in government projects could significantly inflate labour costs, ultimately pushing up housing ...

Australia News July 31, 2026
Who Got a Slice of the Government’s $74 Million Journalism Fund?

The Journalism Assistance Fund is part of the $180.5 million News Media Assistance Program, and is aimed at ...

Australia News July 29, 2026
Labor Pledges Another Tier of Court to Deal With Workplace Disputes

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the Fair Work Court would resolve disputes faster and at lower cost.

Australia News July 23, 2026
Chinese-Linked Firms Defy Australian Order to Sell Off Stakes in Rare Earth Miner

The company is developing the Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project in Western Australia, a source of dysprosium ...

Australia News July 8, 2026
Population Growth Masking Australia’s Real Economic Problems: Report

Australia's project growth is expected to remain below 2 percent over the next two years.

Australia News July 8, 2026
900,000 Australians Could Be on the NDIS by 2030 If Costs Are Not Controlled: Report

As of March 31, 2026, the scheme reported 774,456 participants with an annual cost of $50.7 billion (US$35.1 ...

Australia News July 3, 2026
Australia Will Struggle to Develop All 31 of Its Critical Mineral Reserves, Inquiry Told

Critical Minerals Consortium co-founder David Whittle said it was better for the country to focus on minerals with ...

Australia News June 29, 2026
Australia’s Green Transition Bumps up Against a New Hurdle: Water

A new chapter in Australia's water debate has just opened up: critical minerals.

Australia News June 29, 2026
Climate 200-Backed MPs Launch New ‘Centrist’ Political Party in Australia

The new party will be called 'Community Strong Australia' and will focus on integrity, climate action, and economic ...

Australia News June 24, 2026
Labor Amends Tax Overhaul Amid Backlash From Small Businesses, Start-Up Community

The prime minister and treasurer unveiled exemptions for small businesses, starts-ups, and testamentary trusts.

Australia News June 18, 2026
Australia’s Net Debt to Reach $616.6 billion in 2026-27

While the figure is significantly higher than the estimates for 2025–26 and 2024–25, it is lower than the ...

Australian Politics News May 12, 2026
This Year, a Third of the Car Brands Sold in Australia Will Be Chinese-Owned: Report

This comes as the Chinese Communist Party continues to dump EVs in overseas markets to address its industrial ...

Australia News January 7, 2026
NSW Passes ‘Toughest’ Gun Laws After Bondi Attack

The new laws restrict the maximum number of firearms a person can own, limit magazine capacity, and impose ...

Australia News December 24, 2025
Time for Healing and Peace: Albanese and Ley’s Christmas Messages

Anthony Albanese and Sussan Ley paid tribute to the Bondi victims, while wishing Australians a safe Christmas and ...

Australia News December 23, 2025
At Least 15 Killed in Terrorist Attack Targeting Jewish Festival in Sydney

Police have said they believe that a father-son duo was behind the shooting.

Australia News December 14, 2025
Over 60,000 Jobs at Risk: Senator Questions Labor’s Signing of Climate Change Declaration

The declaration is non-binding but does signal a country's support for implementing policies to limit global warming.

Australia News December 10, 2025
EV Owners Can Recoup Purchase Costs in Under 10 Years, Inquiry Told

The EV Council also stated that people can earn $1,500 a year with their EV and solar panels ...

Australia News December 3, 2025
Petrol Vehicles 5 to 20 Times More Likely to Catch Fire than EVs: Peak Body

Meanwhile, a 2025 report by Fire and Rescue NSW stated that EV fire risk accelerated with higher uptake.

Australia News December 2, 2025
Teenage Nuclear Advocate Tells of Threats, Smears at Inquiry Into Climate Misinformation

19-year-old Will Shackel says he has faced harassment for his advocacy, while conservationist Steve Nowakowski reveals he had ...

Australia News December 1, 2025
Primacy of UN Climate Body’s Research Challenged in Australian Parliament

IPA Executive Director Scott Hargreaves argued that current consensus does not mean an end to scientific inquiry.

Australia News November 26, 2025
Senator Critical as Federal Public Service Budget Blows out by Nearly $1 Billion

ABS figures reveal the total federal government payroll rose to $40.8 billion in the 2024–25 financial year.

Australia News November 20, 2025
Big Corporates Benefitting From Taxpayer-Backed Clean Energy Funding: Senator

'Every single dollar a government spends comes from somebody else's pocket. It's the pocket of a family. It's ...

Australia News November 18, 2025
Cash Still Integral Due to Vulnerabilities With Cashless Systems: Senator

'Cash doesn't crash. Cash is absolutely king. Cash doesn't need an update. Cash works when the system doesn't,' ...

Australia News November 16, 2025
Left or Right Lane? How Australia’s Migration Boom Is Playing out in Peak Hour

One new migrant says she had to change driving instructors due to the poor quality of training.

Australia News November 14, 2025
Senator Warns Australia Giving Away Millions of Tonnes of Gas Royalty Free

Senator David Pocock cited the example of INPEX, which exports around 9 million tonnes of LNG each year ...

Australia News November 7, 2025
Microsoft Apologies for Price Rise, Offers Refund to Nearly 3 Million Aussie Customers

This comes 10 days after the ACCC filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging that consumers were misled ...

Australia News November 5, 2025