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Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at Naziya.Alvi@EpochTimes.com.au.
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Applications are now open for the roles of commissioner and deputy commissioner following the early resignation of Paul ...
Australian Politics News
June 22, 2026
Lincraft to Shut All Stores, Shifting to Online-Only Model
The retailer will be closing all physical stores after 80 years of trading.
Australia News
June 19, 2026
Labor Pledges $3.6 Billion to Fund 15 Percent Pay Rise for Childcare Workers
The package will lift weekly pay by $255 for educators and $410 for teachers relative to December 2024 ...
Australia News
June 17, 2026
Economist Rejects Claims Labor’s Tax Reforms Will Drive Up Rents
Independent economist Saul Eslake argued that the tax reforms would reduce demand for rental housing, helping to offset ...
Australia News
June 16, 2026
Australia Backs US–Iran Agreement, Calls for Lasting Peace
The Labor government and the Opposition have welcomed the diplomatic breakthrough, stressing the need to keep the Strait ...
Australia News
June 15, 2026
Economists Offer Cautious Backing for Labor’s Tax Overhaul
'A fixed discount does not adequately take account of what is effectively out there in the world,' said ...
Australian Politics News
June 15, 2026
Labor Wants Australians to Direct More Family Wealth to Charitable Causes
Charities Minister Andrew Leigh says Australia is entering a historic $5.4 trillion wealth transfer and is urging more ...
Australia News
June 12, 2026
AUKUS Remains on Track Despite UK Defence Secretary’s Resignation: Minister
Labor Minister Tim Ayres says the resignation will have no impact on AUKUS, arguing the agreement enjoys support ...
Australia News
June 11, 2026
Fuel Excise Relief to End in June, Minister Confirms
Transport Minister Catherine King said the government had no plans to extend the measure at this stage.
Australia News
June 9, 2026
14,000 Complaints Lodged as Customers Struggle to Cancel Phone, Internet Services
'We've all been there, trying to cancel a subscription before. And before you know it, you're six screens ...
Australia News
June 9, 2026
Apple CEO Praises Australian PM for Under-16 Social Media Ban
Anthony Albanese has also been invited to visit Apple headquarters during his next state visit.
Australia News
June 9, 2026
Australia Secures 31,000 Tonnes of Fertiliser, 50 Million Litres of Diesel
The latest fertiliser shipment was secured through a partnership between the government and Summit Fertilisers.
Australian Politics News
June 9, 2026
Official Confirms No Ban on Welfare Payments to ISIS ‘Brides’ and Children
The deputy secretary of the Department of Social Services says there has been no push to implement welfare ...
Australia News
June 5, 2026
Labor’s Tax Overhaul Clears Lower House Amid Flurry of Proposed Amendments
The Coalition, Teals and independent MPs moved several amendments to try change the bill.
Australia News
June 4, 2026
44,000 Older Australians Could Lose Private Health Cover Under Budget Change: Inquiry
Health officials said the new policy could affect 3.1 million people, while the government defended it as a ...
Australia News
June 4, 2026
Canberra’s Bulk-Billing Rate Lags Well Behind National Average
ACT's bulk-billing rate sits just above 50 percent, well below the national average of more than 70 percent.
Australian Politics News
June 4, 2026
1 Arrival Every 59 Seconds: Australian Population Reaches 28 Million
Despite reaching the 28 million milestone, population growth is expected to moderate in the coming years.
Australia News
June 3, 2026
Former Canberra Liberal Leader Quits Party, Alleges Unsafe Workplace
'Everyone deserves a safe workplace, free from bullying, intimidation ... Unfortunately, I have not had that with the ...
Australia News
June 3, 2026
Police Make Up 65 Percent of Complaints to Victoria’s Anti-Corruption Watchdog
More than 2,300 complaints resulted in 47 investigations and 51 recommendations, with allegations ranging from excessive force to ...
Australia News
June 2, 2026
Coalition Backs Tax Cuts, Opposes Labor’s Property Tax Changes
Angus Taylor moves amendments to remove capital gains tax and negative gearing changes while retaining Labor's income tax ...
Australia News
June 2, 2026
Australia, New Zealand Imposes New Sanctions Over Israeli Settler Violence
Travel bans and financial restrictions have been imposed on three individuals and four entities linked to settler violence ...
Australia News
June 1, 2026
Victoria to Expand Anti-Corruption Watchdog’s Powers to Investigate Public Spending
The proposed changes would enable the IBAC to investigate how public funds move through subcontracting networks and labour-hire ...
Australia News
June 1, 2026
Over 100,000 Older Australians Remain on Home Care Waiting List
Demand continues to outpace supply despite the increase in care packages provided by the government.
Australian Politics News
June 1, 2026
One Nation Claims NZ Citizenship a ‘Back Door’ to Live in Australia
Minister Murray Watt defended the NZ citizenship pathway, rejecting claims it bypasses migration standards and describing the criticism ...
Australia News
May 31, 2026
10,000 Sign Petition Against Labor’s Wealth Vehicle Overhaul
'These changes will make it harder for younger Australians to build financial independence,' said Wilson Asset Management.
Australia News
May 29, 2026
Nearly 200 Character-Based Visa Cancellations Overturned by Tribunal: Inquiry
Questions have been raised about whether Australia's character assessment process is fit for purpose.
Australia News
May 28, 2026
Australia Files $2 Billion Lawsuit Against US Giant 3M for PFAS Contamination
Clean-up efforts at 28 Defence Department sites have cost taxpayers $1 billion so far, according to the government.
Australia News
May 28, 2026
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