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Month: May 2022

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Queensland bucks the national trend (again) and this spells trouble for both the Liberals and ALP

May 22, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul Williams, Associate Professor, Griffith University, Griffith University Darren England/AAP There’s an ancient observance in Chinese history that an earthquake is an ominous omen of coming political change. When the ground shakes it’s said the heavens are withdrawing an emperor’s mandate and encouraging people to rise up ... <a title="Queensland bucks the national trend (again) and this spells trouble for both the Liberals and ALP" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/22/queensland-bucks-the-national-trend-again-and-this-spells-trouble-for-both-the-liberals-and-alp-183597/" aria-label="Read more about Queensland bucks the national trend (again) and this spells trouble for both the Liberals and ALP">Read more</a>

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Nationals vote holds steady. Will the Coalition become a party of the regions and outer suburbs?

May 22, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gregory Melleuish, Professor, School of Humanities and Social Inquiry, University of Wollongong original The most amazing thing about the election was the very low primary vote for the ALP and the Liberal Party. The Liberal Party has lost seats to both Labor and the “teal” independents. But ... <a title="Nationals vote holds steady. Will the Coalition become a party of the regions and outer suburbs?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/22/nationals-vote-holds-steady-will-the-coalition-become-a-party-of-the-regions-and-outer-suburbs-182856/" aria-label="Read more about Nationals vote holds steady. Will the Coalition become a party of the regions and outer suburbs?">Read more</a>

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View from The Hill: Morrison was routed by combination of quiet Australians and noisy ones

May 22, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The rout of Scott Morrison goes beyond the defeat of his government. It has left behind a Liberal party that is now a flightless bird. The parliamentary party has had one wing torn asunder, and its path to recovery will ... <a title="View from The Hill: Morrison was routed by combination of quiet Australians and noisy ones" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/22/view-from-the-hill-morrison-was-routed-by-combination-of-quiet-australians-and-noisy-ones-183600/" aria-label="Read more about View from The Hill: Morrison was routed by combination of quiet Australians and noisy ones">Read more</a>

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Labor has a huge health agenda ahead of it. What policies should we expect?

May 22, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stephen Duckett, Honorary Enterprise Professor, School of Population and Global Health, and Department of General Practice, The University of Melbourne Labor’s win in Saturday’s election heralds real change in health policy. Although Labor had a small-target strategy, with limited big spending commitments, its victory represents a value ... <a title="Labor has a huge health agenda ahead of it. What policies should we expect?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/22/labor-has-a-huge-health-agenda-ahead-of-it-what-policies-should-we-expect-182764/" aria-label="Read more about Labor has a huge health agenda ahead of it. What policies should we expect?">Read more</a>

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Victoria turns red and teal as Liberals are all but vanquished in greater Melbourne

May 22, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Zareh Ghazarian, Senior Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, Monash University The federal election result is highly problematic for the Liberal Party. Aside from finding itself on the opposition benches for the first time in nine years, the Liberal Party lost support in what were once its strongest ... <a title="Victoria turns red and teal as Liberals are all but vanquished in greater Melbourne" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/22/victoria-turns-red-and-teal-as-liberals-are-all-but-vanquished-in-greater-melbourne-183595/" aria-label="Read more about Victoria turns red and teal as Liberals are all but vanquished in greater Melbourne">Read more</a>

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Prime Minister Albanese’s victory speech brings hope for First Nations Peoples’ role in democracy

May 22, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Emma Lee, Associate Professor, Indigenous Leadership, Swinburne University of Technology Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s acceptance speech opened with a generous acknowledgement of Traditional Owners and a full commitment to the Uluru Statement from the Heart. The new government also celebrates the first female Minister for Indigenous Affairs, ... <a title="Prime Minister Albanese’s victory speech brings hope for First Nations Peoples’ role in democracy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/22/prime-minister-albaneses-victory-speech-brings-hope-for-first-nations-peoples-role-in-democracy-183454/" aria-label="Read more about Prime Minister Albanese’s victory speech brings hope for First Nations Peoples’ role in democracy">Read more</a>

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The teals and Greens will turn up the heat on Labor’s climate policy. Here’s what to expect

May 22, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Anna Skarbek, CEO, Climateworks Centre Mick Tsikas/AAP Public concern over climate change was a clear factor in the election of Australia’s new Labor government. Incoming Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has committed to action on the issue, declaring on Saturday night: “Together we can take advantage of the ... <a title="The teals and Greens will turn up the heat on Labor’s climate policy. Here’s what to expect" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/22/the-teals-and-greens-will-turn-up-the-heat-on-labors-climate-policy-heres-what-to-expect-183532/" aria-label="Read more about The teals and Greens will turn up the heat on Labor’s climate policy. Here’s what to expect">Read more</a>

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The teals and Greens will turn up the heat on the new Labor government’s climate policy. Here’s what to expect

May 22, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Anna Skarbek, CEO, Climateworks Centre Mick Tsikas/AAP Public concern over climate change was a clear factor in the election of Australia’s new Labor government. Incoming Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has committed to action on the issue, declaring on Saturday night: “Together we can take advantage of the ... <a title="The teals and Greens will turn up the heat on the new Labor government’s climate policy. Here’s what to expect" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/22/the-teals-and-greens-will-turn-up-the-heat-on-the-new-labor-governments-climate-policy-heres-what-to-expect-183532/" aria-label="Read more about The teals and Greens will turn up the heat on the new Labor government’s climate policy. Here’s what to expect">Read more</a>

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With a new Australian government and foreign minister comes fresh hope for Australia-China relations

May 22, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By James Laurenceson, Director and Professor, Australia-China Relations Institute (ACRI), University of Technology Sydney An Albanese government in Canberra means an improved trajectory in Australia-China relations is a real possibility. Sure, there will be no “re-set” like we saw in the heady days of 2015. The world has ... <a title="With a new Australian government and foreign minister comes fresh hope for Australia-China relations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/22/with-a-new-australian-government-and-foreign-minister-comes-fresh-hope-for-australia-china-relations-182785/" aria-label="Read more about With a new Australian government and foreign minister comes fresh hope for Australia-China relations">Read more</a>

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What has Labor promised on an integrity commission and can it deliver a federal ICAC by Christmas?

May 22, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Yee-Fui Ng, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, Monash University The election results are in and Labor has won enough seats to form government, either as a majority or with the support of independents. What will this mean for political integrity? The main election promise Labor has made ... <a title="What has Labor promised on an integrity commission and can it deliver a federal ICAC by Christmas?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/22/what-has-labor-promised-on-an-integrity-commission-and-can-it-deliver-a-federal-icac-by-christmas-182945/" aria-label="Read more about What has Labor promised on an integrity commission and can it deliver a federal ICAC by Christmas?">Read more</a>

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Is this the end of the two-party system in Australia? The Greens, teals and others shock the major parties

May 22, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Susan Harris Rimmer, Professor and Director of the Policy Innovation Hub, Griffith Business School, Griffith University The Australian Labor Party will form government either outright or in a minority government. The ALP has so far gained a small 2.8% two-party preferred national swing (though much higher in ... <a title="Is this the end of the two-party system in Australia? The Greens, teals and others shock the major parties" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/22/is-this-the-end-of-the-two-party-system-in-australia-the-greens-teals-and-others-shock-the-major-parties-182672/" aria-label="Read more about Is this the end of the two-party system in Australia? The Greens, teals and others shock the major parties">Read more</a>

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Scott Morrison defeated – Labor to govern in minority or majority

May 22, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The Morrison government has been resoundingly defeated, with Labor headed for office, although whether in a minority or majority was unclear late Saturday night. The election has been a triumph for the teal independents, with up to five new teals ... <a title="Scott Morrison defeated – Labor to govern in minority or majority" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/22/scott-morrison-defeated-labor-to-govern-in-minority-or-majority-183594/" aria-label="Read more about Scott Morrison defeated – Labor to govern in minority or majority">Read more</a>