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Former Australian Government spends billions over budget on bungled defence plan

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The former Australian government has been accused of “flushing money down the toilet” after it was revealed its defence projects have blown out by billions

Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles has taken aim at the former coalition.

He said their defence management was “one of the worst in Australian history” and a “complete mess.”

He continued saying they “flushed money down the toilet” and did not manage the budget effectively.

Richard Marles, Minister for Defence in Australia

Bungled defence management

It has been revealed that 28 defence projects are running behind schedule by a cumulative 97 years. Including projects like the offshore patrol vessels and the battlefield command system.

Hunter Class frigates

In addition, defence projects are currently at least $6.5 billion dollars over budget, and this hasn’t factored in the controversial nuclear sub deal yet.

It’s no secret that Australia has been ramping up its defence spending in recent years, but the recent figures show the former government was not able to manage this increased expenditure effectively.

To prevent this in future, the current coalition is promising to implement strict trigger warnings on struggling projects.

They have also planned to do an overhaul of the entire defence portfolio.

This comes at a time when the Government is under immense pressure to rebuild the country economically, but faces an uphill battle after the pandemic, and the crunch of inflation.

So the question remains, will this impact Australia’s defence capability at a time when geopolitical tensions are at an all time high?

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Harris and Trump court Latino voters in Nevada

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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are rallying Latino voters in the battleground state of Nevada.

Harris spoke about the Biden administration’s dedication to expanding healthcare and immigrant rights, speaking to a diverse crowd.

Trump, meanwhile, highlighted his commitment to jobs and conservative values, drawing enthusiastic supporters.

Both leaders are keenly aware of Nevada’s pivotal role in the upcoming election.

The Latino vote could tip the balance in one of America’s most closely watched states.

As election season heats up, Nevada is a crucial focus for both parties.

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First look at Squid Game’s thrilling new season

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Fans of Squid Game, brace yourselves! The first trailer for season two has dropped, with Player 456 stepping back into the deadly arena.

Lee Jung-jae’s character, Seong Gi-hun, returns, hoping to guide hundreds of new players to safety.

Viewers are thrown right back into the iconic games, with Red Light Green Light making a terrifying comeback.

Gi-hun narrowly escaped the giant doll’s gaze in season one, but this time, it’s more brutal than ever.

Amid tensions, players are given a chance to vote to end the game—but most chant “one more game” as the prize money taunts them from above.

Season two promises the same intensity and life-or-death stakes that made the original a global sensation.

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Judge allows Musk’s $1m voter giveaway to continue

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A Philadelphia judge has decided not to immediately halt Elon Musk’s $1 million voter giveaway, allowing the initiative to proceed.

The lawsuit, filed by District Attorney Larry Krasner, alleges that Musk’s America PAC is running an illegal lottery to influence voters.

The court has put the case on hold while a federal court considers taking over jurisdiction.

Musk’s attorney dismissed the lawsuit as a publicity stunt, emphasizing the PAC’s commitment to lawful activities.

The giveaway targets registered voters in battleground states ahead of the November 5th U.S. election.

Legal experts remain divided on whether the initiative violates federal election laws.

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