KPMG has been hit with a three-month freeze on new federal government contracts in Australia due to a whistleblower scandal. The Greens have referred the company to the anti-corruption watchdog over allegations of misusing confidential client information.
Ações da SpaceX sobem 19% em estreia na Nasdaq, elevando valor de mercado para mais de US$ 2 trilhões. Empresa define preço de US$ 135 por ação.
Tasmanian Greens and Labor are calling for Racing Minister Jane Howlett to resign or be sacked due to her failure to disclose details about publicly funded legal proceedings totaling $303,800. This follows a similar controversy involving former minister Madeleine Ogilvie.
Health Minister Mark Butler is pushing to pass contentious NDIS reforms this month, warning against delays. The Coalition and Greens are considering teaming up to extend inquiries into the NDIS, negative gearing, and capital gains tax changes, which disability groups and state ministers have criticized.
Health Minister Mark Butler is pushing to pass controversial NDIS reforms this month, rejecting opposition calls for extended inquiries. He warns that delays could cost billions and hinder improvements to support quality and fight fraud, accusing the Coalition of using the bill as a political pawn. Disability advocates and state ministers have criticized the proposed changes.
SpaceX's market debut successfully raised $75 billion by selling 555.6 million shares. A greenshoe option mechanism could allow Morgan Stanley to purchase an additional 83 million shares, potentially increasing the total raised by $11.2 billion, depending on stock performance.
The Albanese government's proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to cut spending and reduce participant numbers have drawn heavy criticism from advocates and people with disabilities during a Senate inquiry. Shadow NDIS minister Melissa McIntosh also discussed concerns about the legislation.
In the German Bundestag, Chancellor Friedrich Merz's reform course was met with strong criticism from opposition parties. AfD leader Alice Weidel attacked the government's economic and migration policies, while Greens leader Britta Haßelmann and Left Party leader Sören Pellmann criticized social cuts and increased military spending.
NSW government lawyers admitted a police officer battered former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas at a pro-Palestinian protest in Sydney. Thomas was hospitalized, required surgery, and had charges against her dropped. An officer faces charges for bodily harm.
New South Wales has admitted to battery and false imprisonment of Hannah Thomas, a former Greens candidate, who was punched in the eye by a police officer during a pro-Palestine protest in Sydney. The state will pay her medical costs, but denies claims of malicious prosecution.
Astrologer Greenstone Lobo predicts Virat Kohli's ODI future and India's 2027 World Cup chances, citing astrological alignments over cricketing logic, suggesting Kohli's and Rohit Sharma's presence may hinder India's World Cup win.
Greens defence spokesman David Shoebridge argues Australia's plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines under AUKUS is unrealistic for defending sea trade lanes, advocating for a more modest defence approach and diplomatic engagement with Asian neighbours amidst rising tensions with China.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong supports allegations of assault against Israeli forces by Australian women detained during a Gaza aid flotilla. Nauru denies mistreatment claims, while a Sydney man faces assault charges. Hezbollah rejects a US-brokered ceasefire, and Germany fails to secure a UN Security Council seat.
Financier Lex Greensill has been banned from running UK companies for nine years following the 2021 collapse of his supply chain firm. The Insolvency Service cited his unfitness due to breaches of duty causing significant losses to Credit Suisse.
The Greens are pushing Labor to extend Senate inquiries into NDIS cuts and tax changes, potentially delaying the government's agenda. They oppose rushing NDIS reforms and may align with the Coalition to demand longer scrutiny, despite generally supporting the tax reforms.
The Greens are scrutinizing the Australian government's tax reform bill, particularly powers that could allow the treasurer to exempt homeowners in his electorate from capital gains tax changes. While Labor seeks Greens' support for passage, concerns remain about potential legislative overreach.
Rebecca Vassarotti has been re-elected to the ACT Legislative Assembly following the resignation of ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury. Vassarotti previously served a term before losing her seat in the 2024 election.
Rebecca Vassarotti has been re-elected to the ACT Legislative Assembly following the resignation of ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury. Vassarotti, who previously served a term, will fill the vacancy created by Rattenbury's departure after 17 years in politics.
Debate intensifies over Australia's budget bill, with the Greens questioning ministerial powers. Treasurer Jim Chalmers dismisses concerns as a 'beat up'. Meanwhile, Australia faces proposed US tariffs, and housing affordability remains a key political issue.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has attacked opposition leader Angus Taylor, calling him "Temu Abbott," as the government pushes its tax reform legislation. The Greens are concerned about discretionary powers in the bill, while the Coalition plans to split the legislation to support a tax offset.
Jornalista Anthony Summers investiga a morte de Marilyn Monroe em 1962, explorando teorias de assassinato e encobrimento, com foco em seu suposto envolvimento com os irmãos Kennedy e a pressão da fama.
Zack Polanski, leader of the Green party of England and Wales, advises Australian Greens to engage with public anger and learn from populist right-wing strategies to counter One Nation effectively.
Green Party leaders Zack Polanski and Caroline Lucas advise listening to Reform UK voters' concerns to address inequality, citing decades of austerity and unmet promises as drivers for Reform's appeal.
European Green parties, facing decline, can learn from the UK Green Party's success by focusing on economic inequality, holding strong stances on key issues, and embracing progressive identity politics.
