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Australia to Vote On Whether to Include Indigenous People In Constitution
"I will develop and bring forward a consensus option for constitutional recognition to be put to a referendum during the current parliamentary term," Ken Wyatt said in a speech in Canberra.Here's the full story.
Alek Sigley Gains Freedom From North Korea Detention
"I intend now to return to normal life but wanted to first publicly thank everyone who worked to ensure I was safe and well," Alek Sigley said in a statement released by his family's spokeswoman in Australia, a day after he was flew from Pyongyang to Beijing and then Tokyo to be reunited with his Japanese wife.Here's the full story.
Australia Probes Alek Sigley Detention In North Korea
"Alek has not been in digital contact with friends and family since Tuesday morning Australian time, which is unusual for him," a family statement said.Here's the full story.
8 Australian Children Of ISIS Family Removed From Syria
"The opportunity now is for these young children who are coming back to Australia, they can't be held responsible for the crimes of their parents," Scott Morrison told reporters.Here's the full story.
3 Chinese Warships Leave Sydney After Unannounced Visit 'Raises Hackles'
"So it may have been a surprise to others, but it certainly wasn't a surprise to the government." – Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.Here's the full story.
Australian Police Raid ABC Headquarters
"It is highly unusual for the national broadcaster to be raided in this way," said Managing Director David Anderson as the organization tried to win legal redress.Here's the full story.
Australian 'Egg Boy' Connolly Donates $70,000 to Christchurch Victims
Will Connolly: "To the victims of the Tragedy, I whole heartedly hope that this can bring some relief to you. Keep spreading the love."Here's the full story.
Australia PM Struggles to Meet Tax Relief Election Promise
"Stronger growth in income will help, but the more important factor is some tax relief," Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Philip Lowe said in a speech calling on the new government to play its part in boosting household incomes.Here's the full story.
Australia's Scott Morrison Set to Form Majority Government
Prime Minister Scott Morrison looked set on Monday to form a majority government as vote counting from Australia's weekend election allayed fears that his conservative coalition may have to rule in the minority following its shock victory.Here's the full story.
Scott Morrison Has Swept to Sensational Win Over Bill Shorten
"It is obvious that Labor will not be able to form the next government," Mr Bill Shorten told Labor Party members.Here's the full story.
Australian 2019 Elections Takes Center Stage Now
"I am nervous because it's a big day, it's a very big deal," Bill Shorten, a former trade union leader, said after voting in his electorate in Melbourne, Australia's second-largest city. "But I'm confident that we have done the homework."Here's the full story.
Bob Hawke: Why He Will Be Remembered in Australia
Prime Minster Scott Morrison hailed Hawke's ability to speak to all Australians: "Bob Hawke was a great Australian who led and served our country with passion, courage, and an intellectual horsepower that made our country stronger."Here's the full story.
Bob Hawke Passes Away
"With his passing, the labour movement salutes our greatest son… and Australians everywhere remember and honour a man who gave so much to the country and people he cared for so deeply," Labor leader Bill Shorten said in a statement.Here's the full story.
Businesses in Australia Ready For Labor Government
Opinion polls are tightening but they show the center-left Labor Party, led by Bill Shorten, is ahead of the incumbent center-right Liberal-National coalition led by Prime Minister Scott Morrison.Here's the full story.
Torres Strait Islanders to Challenge Australian Government At UN Over Climate Change
The Torres Strait Islanders will tell the U.N. Human Rights Committee in Geneva that rising seas caused by global warming are threatening their homelands and culture, lawyers representing the group said.Here's the full story.
Australia's PM Scott Morrison Officially Launches Election Campaign
"A stronger economy where people have the confidence to invest more, to employ more, to invent more, to work hard," Scott Morrison said.Here's the full story.
Australia's Labor Unveils Economic Blueprint For May 18 Election
"We will pay down debt faster. We will provide more capability to invest in education. We are providing a remedy, not a replica. That is what the election is all about," Labor's shadow treasurer Chris Bowen told reporters in Canberra.Here's the full story.