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Australia Day in 1973 Passed Almost Unnoticed But Whitlam Began Search For A New National Anthem

Australia Day 1973 passed almost unnoticed, according to one radio news report, but Gough Whitlam used his 53rd day as prime minister to announce a search for a new national anthem.

Listen to a news report from radio 3DB in Melbourne on January 26, 1973, including a clip from Whitlam’s speech (1m)

Whitlam’s announcement of a replacement for God Save the Queen came in his Australia Day address. He said:

Dutton says Albanese Should Call an Election: “His Leadership is Terminal”

The Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton, has responded to the Prime Minister’s Press Club appearance today.

The rhetoric could charitably be described as over-the-top:

Albanese Addresses National Press Club on Stage 3 Tax Changes

The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, has defended the changes the government has made to the Stage 3 tax cuts.

In an address to the National Press Club, Albanese confirmed that the tax system will remain progressive with the reintroduction of the 37% tax scale. Whereas the Stage 3 cuts excluded people on lower incomes, all taxpayers will now receive a tax cut from July 1, but those on higher incomes have had their cut reduced.

Argentinian President Milei Defends Capitalism At Davos World Economic Forum

The libertarian economist and newly-elected President of Argentina, Javier Milei, has delivered a strident defence of capitalism at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Election Timetable for Dunkley By-Election

This is the official timetable of key dates for the Dunkley by-election on March 2, 2024.

The dates show the election is being conducted within the minimum timeframe whereby polling day must be no less than 33 days from the issue of the writ.

2024 Dunkley By-Election Timetable

Event
Date
Explanation

IMF Says Australian Economic Growth Is Weakening, Inflation “Persistently High”

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a “country report” on the Australian economy, warning that growth is weakening and inflation remains persistently high.

A Time of Change: Heads of Government and Opposition Leaders Across Australia

As 2024 starts, a reminder that across the nine federal, state and territory jurisdictions, there are eight Labor governments.

Current Australian Heads of Government & Opposition Leaders – from December 21, 2024

No.
Jurisdiction
PM/Premier/
Chief Minister
Age
Party
Since
Opposition Leader
Age
Party
Since

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DEMOCRACY IS ON THE BALLOT: BIDEN

On the eve of the third anniversary of the January 6, 2021, Capitol Hill insurrection, President Joe Biden has made a swingeing attack on his putative Republican opponent in this year’s election, former President Donald Trump.

Speaking in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, Biden told his audience: “Democracy is on the ballot. Freedom is on the ballot.”

Watch Biden’s speech (33m):

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