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Albanese Sidesteps Trump — and Shrinks from a Bigger Parliament Debate
At first glance, Anthony Albanese’s National Press Club address was about economic resilience — fuel security, supply chains, and a government determined to “keep Australia moving.” But the most revealing moments came not from the prepared speech, but under questioning: when the Prime Minister was pressed on Donald Trump — and on whether Australia’s Parliament…
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WHO REALLY WINS from a bigger Parliament?
The proposal to expand Australia’s federal Parliament is often framed as a political choice. In practice, it is more accurately understood as a response to measurable structural pressures within the electoral system. This analysis examines: 1. Representation Ratios: The Structural Driver Australia’s Parliament currently consists of: The last major expansion occurred in 1984, when Australia’s population…
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A New Voice in Canberra: Israel’s Ambassador Sets Out His Vision at the National Press Club
In his first major address since arriving in Australia, Israel’s newly appointed Ambassador, His Excellency Dr Hillel Newman, delivered a wide-ranging and deeply personal speech at the National Press Club—one that blended biography, geopolitics, and a clear statement of intent for the Australia–Israel relationship. Opening with warmth and humility, the Ambassador acknowledged the significance of the…
