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Labor’s Housing Pitch in Canberra Reveals the Hard Trade-Offs Behind Affordability Reform
Federal Housing Minister Clare O’Neil’s visit to Phillip on Thursday was designed to showcase Labor’s housing agenda in action: a new affordable housing project, partnerships across government and community housing, and a clear message that Australia must “build, build, build”. But beneath the positive announcement, the press conference exposed several unresolved tensions in the Government’s…
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Taylor and Canavan Target Labor Housing Policies During Narrabundah Visit
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor and Nationals Leader Matt Canavan have used a visit to a Narrabundah open home to intensify criticism of the Federal Government’s housing and economic policies, arguing affordability is moving further out of reach for many Australians. Joined by Shadow Housing Minister Senator Andrew Bragg and ACT Liberal Senate candidate Nick Tyrrell,…
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Italy Celebrates 80 Years of the Republic in Canberra
Canberra’s diplomatic community gathered at the National Portrait Gallery on Tuesday evening to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Italian Republic, hosted by His Excellency Nicola Lerner, Ambassador of Italy to Australia. The reception brought together parliamentarians, diplomats, defence representatives, business leaders, members of the Italian-Australian community and invited guests to commemorate one of the…