Reform UK politicians, including Nigel Farage, and a British crypto billionaire are set to attend the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (Arc) summit in London. The event, dubbed an "anti-woke Davos," will host 4,000 attendees from over 85 countries, featuring speakers like US Undersecretary of State Sarah B Rogers and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch.
The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (Arc) summit in London will host politicians, advisors, and figures from across the populist right, including Reform UK MPs, a crypto billionaire, and Eton College masters. The event, dubbed an "anti-woke Davos," will feature discussions on climate skepticism, Christian evangelical thinking, and US culture-war politics.
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced expanded capital gains tax (CGT) exemptions for small businesses, including startups and testamentary trusts. The government increased the turnover threshold to $10 million, making the exemption "substantially broader and significantly more generous" in response to industry criticism.
A bill proposing to restrict access to late-term abortions after 25 weeks in South Australia has failed in the lower house. The bill, supported by the Premier and Opposition Leader in the upper house, was defeated 36-9 after less than two hours of debate. MLC Sarah Game stated she is considering further action.
One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts has called for a complete ban on abortion, a stance differing from party leader Pauline Hanson's position of restricting abortions after 20 weeks. Roberts' comments emerged at a Brisbane Christian conference where anti-abortion groups discussed legislative changes and replacing politicians not aligned with their agenda.
South Australia's upper house has passed a bill restricting late-term abortions from 25 weeks, with exceptions for saving the mother's life or serious fetal abnormalities. The legislation, supported by One Nation MPs, now moves to the lower house.
South Australia's lower house has rejected a bill aimed at restricting late-term abortions after 25 weeks, despite its earlier passage in the upper house. The legislation, introduced by Family First MP Sarah Game, was defeated 36-9, marking a significant point in the state's abortion law debates.
South Australia's upper house has passed a bill restricting late-term abortions from 25 weeks, with exceptions for saving the mother's life or serious fetal abnormalities. The legislation, supported by One Nation MPs, now moves to the lower house.
The Texas Republican Party convention in Houston featured Governor Greg Abbott's address, discussions on abortion policy, and an unusual appearance by an elephant. While the World Cup is hosted nearby, most delegates viewed it as irrelevant, focusing instead on conservative agenda and party unity.
Donald Trump claims a peace deal with Iran will be signed soon, Labor strategizes against One Nation, and the World Cup kicks off with Australia's Socceroos in action.
CitizenGo, an ultra-conservative group with European roots, is increasing its activity in Australia, advocating against abortion and LGBTQ+ rights. Despite modest traction, researchers see it as part of a growing ecosystem of anti-rights movements.
CitizenGo, a global ultra-conservative group, is gaining traction in Australia's anti-abortion movement, leveraging its international network and collaborating with local figures like George Christensen and Christopher Yates.
YouTuber Jesse Ridgway and his wife Ashley faced online abuse and death threats after sharing their decision to terminate a pregnancy due to a Down syndrome diagnosis.
Australia's One Nation party is pushing an anti-abortion agenda, drawing parallels to horror movie themes of growing social anxieties, patriarchal control, and the denial of agency, particularly for women. The party's stance contrasts with majority public support for reproductive rights in Australia.
In April 1990, King Baudouin of Belgium refused to sanction a law legalizing abortion, leading to a unique political crisis. To overcome this, the government declared the King "unable to reign" for 24 hours, allowing the council of ministers to ratify the law in his stead.
A proposed law in NSW to ban abortions based on the sex of a fetus is unlikely to be enforceable or effective, according to experts and the bill's own proponent. Critics argue it targets immigrants, increases stigma, and aims to restrict overall abortion access.
Barnaby Joyce attended a rally in Sydney advocating for tighter controls on abortion, specifically against sex selection. A private member's bill aims to outlaw the practice with penalties for medical practitioners, though NSW Health deems it rare and some MPs oppose criminalizing healthcare.
Barnaby Joyce urged anti-abortion activists to 'keep the fires burning' in Sydney. Concerns are mounting over Labor's NDIS overhaul, a "franken-can" was named worst plastic packaging, and Trump reportedly argued with Netanyahu. Weight-loss drugs may cut cancer risk.
Barnaby Joyce addressed a pro-life rally in Sydney, urging Nationals MPs to vote for a bill criminalising sex-selective abortions. Activists threatened to campaign against parties supporting abortion access, aiming to unseat incumbents in the lead-up to the NSW state election.
Katter's Australian Party (KAP) attempted to bypass a debate ban on abortion laws by using a disallowance motion on related regulations. The motion, aimed at discussing access to abortion drugs, was shut down by the Deputy Speaker and ultimately defeated by a large margin in the Queensland parliament.
Australia's billionaires saw their wealth surge by nearly $50,000 per minute in the past year, according to Oxfam. Meanwhile, Barnaby Joyce headlines an anti-abortion rally in Sydney, Peter Garrett leads an inquiry into Aukus, and a smart drug shows promise against cancer.
Australia's billionaires saw their wealth increase by nearly $50,000 per minute in the past year, according to Oxfam. Meanwhile, anti-abortion rallies gain traction, a smart drug shows promise against cancer, and Peter Garrett leads an inquiry into the Aukus pact.
Australian anti-abortion groups are using an incremental strategy, mirroring US tactics, to restrict reproductive rights. Bills targeting late-term abortions, sex-selective abortions, and access to medical abortions are being introduced across multiple states, aiming to normalize political debate on the issue.
An anti-abortion movement in Australia is adopting strategies seen in the US, aiming to incrementally restrict reproductive rights through various legislative attempts. MPs like Barnaby Joyce and John Ruddick are involved in pushing bills that target late-term abortions, sex-selective abortions, and medical abortion access.
