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Voice to Parliament an enhancement to Constitution: Solicitor-General
The Government’s top lawyer insists the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament would “enhance” Australia’s system of government, arguing he does not believe it would “pose any threat” to parliamentary democracy. Source: ABC News.
Government extends review of religious exemptions for schools
A review of religious exemptions for educational institutions has been granted an end-of-year extension by the Albanese Government. Source: Yahoo News.
Experts call for ‘substantial’ increase in income support payments
A group tasked by the Albanese Government to examine income support payments says they are “seriously inadequate”. Source: ABC News.
Leeser praised for putting ‘principle before politics’ on the Voice
Julian Leeser has warned the Albanese Government risks dividing the country by failing to “seriously engage” with Coalition voters who want to support an Indigenous Voice but have concerns over the model, after he quit the Opposition frontbench. Source: The Australian.
Dutton says yes to constitutional recognition but no to Voice
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will actively campaign against the Indigenous Voice to Parliament and has bound his frontbench to reject Anthony Albanese’s proposed model, prompting the Prime Minister to concede a Yes victory has been made more difficult. Source: The Australian.
Bill to trigger Voice referendum introduced to Parliament
A bill that would trigger the referendum on whether to enshrine an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament in the Constitution was yesterday introduced into the lower house. Source: ABC News.
Burke hints at minimum wage rise in line with inflation
Australia’s lowest-paid workers could soon be in line for a pay rise as the Albanese Government indicates it will back a push for the minimum wage to increase in line with inflation. Source: News.com.au.
Housing fund fails to secure crossbench support
A Labor election promise aimed at addressing Australia’s housing crisis has suffered a major setback after the Albanese Government failed to secure crossbench support for the legislation. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Voice referendum question and constitutional amendment announced
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the proposed question Australians will be asked at this year’s referendum and the draft constitutional amendment that would enable an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Source: ABC News.