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Tougher spending caps proposed for major parties

Independent challengers would be able to out-spend their major party rivals under an electoral spending proposal aimed at removing the incumbents' advantage.

AAP · Sep 22

Pacific friends to suffer from fossil-fuel 'hypocrisy'

The government is being criticised for claiming to stand with Pacific nations threatened by climate change without moving away from fossil-fuel exports.

AAP · Sep 16

Warm ski season a warning of bleak future for Australia’s snow tourism: ‘So this is our new normal’

While holidaymakers have maintained ‘super positive attitudes’, average snow depths measured since 1954 have declined by nearly 20%

The Guardian - AU · Sep 12

Domestic violence on the agenda at national cabinet

State and territory leaders will discuss with the prime minister responses to domestic violence when national cabinet next meets.

AAP · Aug 20

Married Australian PM Anthony Albanese Apologises After 'Shag, Marry, Date' Podcast Sparks Fury

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologised after facing criticism for comments made during a podcast game, where he jokingly chose Kylie Minogue in a 'shag, date or marry' scenario.

International Business Times UK · Jul 6

Teals 'could do well' with once-in-a-century chance

As Labor flags, the coalition paints itself out of the picture and One Nation surges, Community Strong Australia will experiment with a new political formula.

AAP · Jun 26

Teal independents’ new party presents an opportunity – and a risk

Former independent MPs Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have announced the formation of their new political party, Community Strong Australia, kicking off a 100-day consultation period.

The Conversation · Jun 26

The Community Strong Australia party’s ‘reason over rage’ sounds good to me. Can it appeal to One Nation voters too?

Translating the authenticity of community independence into a party structure is a risk, but in the Australian spirit of having a go, I say give it a chance

The Guardian - AU · Jun 25

Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have a new party – but what does it stand for and who will join?

Independent MPs say Community Strong Australia offers an alternative to political extremes, but spending and donation caps may factor in

The Guardian - AU · Jun 25

Teals Steggall and Spender launch new Community Strong Australia party

Federal politics has a new party, with two “teal” MPs but no leader.

The Conversation · Jun 25