Three big “known unknowns” could knock Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton off their planned courses in this crucial first week of the election campaign.
A dispute over who is an ‘engine driver’ has sparked a dire warning from the resources peak body that the Mining and Energy Union is trying to bring militant east coast-style tactics to the Pilbara.
The spotlight of an election campaign is not the same as everyday scrutiny of politicians and leaders need to make sure they are match fit to face questions.
Anthony Albanese has accused the Opposition of seeking to stifle investment in energy and industry as the Government reveals a months-long delay for its new emissions reduction target.
Labor is promising to spend $1 billion building childcare centres in 160 areas where parents have no services, with the potential for government to run them, in a major pitch ahead of next year’s election.
The Government wants to kickstart a $60 billion industry in Western Australia and bring the decommissioning of oil and gas rigs onshore via a funding injection and new deals with the State and the UK.
The Government wants to kickstart a $60 billion industry in Western Australia and bring the decommissioning of oil and gas rigs onshore via a funding injection and new deals with the State and the UK.