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As global arms control treaties expire and regional threats escalate, defense experts warn that Australia may need to consider developing its own nuclear deterrent to maintain sovereignty and military credibility.

Peter Hartcher, Political and International Editor for the Sydney Morning Herald says that Australia must be "wide-eyed" about a crumbling global order.

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The Australian government’s "carbon leakage" review suggests implementing new import tariffs to protect local manufacturers from cheaper, high-emission foreign competitors.

Michael McLaren warn this "rising tide" will ultimately lead to higher prices for consumers.

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Michael McLaren secures the Opposition's official support for his petition to save Sydney's historic Victoria Barracks, as new Shadow Defense Minister James Paterson calls out the government's "shortsighted" plan to fund defense by selling off 67 military sites.

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Michael McLaren argues that while Angus Taylor has successfully built a "prosecutorial" hit squad to hunt down Labor’s big hitters, the Coalition’s flank remains dangerously exposed in the two areas that actually decide suburban elections: Energy and the NDIS.

"Why on earth did Angus Taylor pick Dan Tehan for the job? Like Taylor with Chalmers, Tehan has so far failed to land one blow on Bowen, despite no shortage of opportunities."

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Michael McLaren argues that while geographical "blanket bans" are too blunt, Australia must strictly vet applicants' ideologies to ensure they align with the country's core democratic principles.

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