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Australian politicians caught up in Qantas flight perks mess

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Surprise probe of Nationals Senator into herself amid allegations of unregistered upgrades

Nationals frontbencher Bridget McKenzie has announced an investigation into her own flight upgrades amid allegations she may have received unregistered perks.

Labor is turning up the heat on this scandal, pointing fingers at McKenzie while she leads an attack over the Prime Minister’s conduct.

Sources reveal that McKenzie may have received upgrades from Qantas as recently as this year—though it’s unclear if they were all disclosed on her parliamentary register.

McKenzie confirmed she’s been waitlisted for business class on a few work flights, adding she’s reached out to airlines to review her records dating back to 2011.

Labor seized on the moment, with Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth even ambushing McKenzie over the issue on Sunrise this week.

Rishworth questioned McKenzie’s handling of upgrades, hinting at something the senator was reluctant to address.

In a heated exchange, Rishworth noted that Prime Minister Albanese has “publicly declared very, very clearly what he has been gifted.”

The showdown comes amid growing scrutiny on travel perks within Parliament.

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Fed rate cut fallout shakes global markets

US Federal Reserve’s rate cut unsettles investors, igniting debate on easing cycle versus one-off move.

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US Federal Reserve’s rate cut unsettles investors, igniting debate on easing cycle versus one-off move.


The US Federal Reserve’s latest quarter-point rate cut has unsettled investors worldwide, sparking debate over whether it signals the start of an easing cycle or a one-off move.

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Aussie jobs market shows signs of strain

Australia’s job market shows decline with 5,400 cuts in August; unemployment steady at 4.2% despite easing migration.

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Australia’s job market shows decline with 5,400 cuts in August; unemployment steady at 4.2% despite easing migration.


Australia’s labour market is losing momentum, with 5,400 jobs cut in August and participation falling, even as unemployment held steady at 4.2%.

Employment growth has slowed sharply, migration is easing, and the Aussie dollar has dropped after touching an 11-month high.

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Trump threatens TV networks over licences

Trump escalates feud with networks post-Kimmel suspension, threatening license revocations amid claims of bias against him.

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September 19, 2025

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Trump escalates feud with networks post-Kimmel suspension, threatening license revocations amid claims of bias against him.


President Donald Trump has escalated his feud with television networks after ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show.

Trump suggested broadcasters that he claims are “against him” could face licence revocations.

He argued that networks were “97 percent against me” during the 2024 election and praised FCC Chairman Brendan Carr as “outstanding.”

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