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Calls for review of Australian MPs’ flight perks grow

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1 year ago

November 1, 2024

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Pressure is mounting across the political spectrum for an independent review into how private airlines, like Qantas, allegedly use political favours to maintain market share.

Amid public outcry over flight perks for MPs and senators, sources say parliament must address evolving community expectations on transparency.

This week, former judge and public integrity expert Anthony Whealy called for tougher disclosure rules to cut “big money” out of politics.

The debate erupted after reports that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sought upgrades from former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce – a claim Albanese denies.

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Labor has shifted attention to Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, who admitted his office requested a private flight from billionaire Gina Rinehart.

Meanwhile, Shadow Transport Minister Bridget McKenzie called for more transparency on how and how often MPs receive upgrades.

Inside Labor, frustrations simmer over Albanese’s delayed response to the Qantas claims, which took nearly five days to refute.

With public trust in question, politicians on both sides face scrutiny over their ties to major airlines.

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November 3, 2025

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Hyundai and Mazda tap China for new EVs, highlighting the country’s rising role in global electric vehicle production.

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Terror on Cambridge train as nine injured in knife attack

Nine injured in Cambridge train stabbing; two arrests made as authorities investigate possible terror motives.

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18 hours ago

November 3, 2025

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Nine injured in Cambridge train stabbing; two arrests made as authorities investigate possible terror motives.

Nine people have been seriously injured after a violent stabbing spree on a train near Cambridge. Witnesses described scenes of panic as passengers scrambled for safety during the shocking incident.

Two men have been arrested, as British Transport Police—assisted by counterterrorism units—investigate the motives behind the attack. Armed officers reportedly tackled one suspect armed with a large knife as emergency services flooded the scene.

The attack has left the community shaken and authorities on high alert, with questions swirling about whether this was an act of terror or a random rampage.

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Trump’s shock peace deal as Morocco and Algeria end fighting

Trump brokers historic peace between Morocco and Algeria; experts debate implications for Middle Eastern relations and global influence.

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November 3, 2025

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Trump brokers historic peace between Morocco and Algeria; experts debate implications for Middle Eastern relations and global influence.

Donald Trump has once again stunned the world, this time brokering a historic peace agreement between Morocco and Algeria—with the backing of the United Nations. The move has many wondering whether the former U.S. president is reinventing himself as a global peacemaker.

Professor Tim Harcourt from UTS breaks down how Trump managed to secure the deal and what role the UN played in formalizing the agreement. Morocco’s vow to protect Jewish communities and strengthen ties with Israel adds another layer to this surprising diplomatic twist.

As Trump’s influence on global affairs grows, experts are debating whether this marks a genuine shift in Middle Eastern relations—or just a calculated political play on the global stage.
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