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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 Announcement of Election Friday, January 19, 2024 Details of a by-election are issued by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, following the resignation or death of a member of the House.

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. The IMF says: “Australia’s post-pandemic recovery remained strong. However, growth is weakening on the heels of tighter macroeconomic policies and financial conditions. While inflation has peaked, it remains persistently high. Labor market shows signs of easing, and the positive output gap is narrowing.

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 1. AUSTRALIA Anthony Albanese ALP 23.05.2022 Peter Dutton LNP 30.05.2022

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.

Australia Joins 11 Countries In Condemning Houthi Attacks in Red Sea

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has released a joint statement with 11 other nations condemning Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Australia has joined with Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United Kingdom to describe the attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Red Sea as “illegal, unacceptable, and profoundly destabilising”.

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