Why Gaza is dominating Australian politics right now
The first sitting weeks of the 48th Parliament have concluded. Whilst Labor progressed its domestic agenda, issues in the Middle East have dominated headlines. SBS World News Weekly co-host Cat Stirrat explains what has happened in Gaza since the election, with Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi joining the show too.
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Government will ban YouTube for under 16 year olds
The Federal Government has announced it will include YouTube in its social media ban for children under 16 years old. The move was informed by advice from the e-Safety Commissioner... but critics have called for broader reform aimed at social media platforms.
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Government under pressure to recognise Palestinian state
Government under pressurThe government is facing internal pressure to recognise a Palestinian state as the UK threatens formal recognition unless Israel ends the war.
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INTERVIEW: Basem Abdo, Australia's first federal MP with Palestinian heritage
Labor’s new Member for Calwell says recognising a Palestinian state is more than symbolic, promising to take the fight up with his party room. Basem Abdo is the first federal member with Palestinian heritage. He sat down with SBS News for his first interview since the May election.
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Government told to be ambitious on emissions reduction: Coalition MPs say scrap the plans
The government is under pressure from the United Nations and the crossbench to set an ambitious climate target. It comes as some coalition backbenchers are pushing for net zero to be scrapped all together.
The 2025 federal election campaign is under way. With a fractured electorate, and a real chance of a minority government, SBS brings you everything you need to know before May 3.
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