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WA Premier McGowan’s Centralization of Power Raises Concerns for the State’s Future

March 23, 2021
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The Western Australian government is facing increasing scrutiny after Premier Mark McGowan appointed himself to the portfolio of Treasurer, raising concerns over the democratic processes in the state. This comes after McGowan led the state Labor party to a landslide victory, winning 53 out of 59 seats in the Legislative Assembly. Federal MP Craig Kelly…

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WA Premier McGowan’s Centralisation of Power Raises Concerns for the State’s Future

March 23, 2021
andrea tokajiappointmentAustraliaCraig Kellyeconomyelectionmark mcgowanpandemicpopularityTreasurerWAWestern AustraliaWorld
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The West Australian (WA) government is facing increasing scrutiny after Premier Mark McGowan appointed himself to the portfolio of treasurer, raising concerns over democratic processes in the state. This comes after McGowan led the state Labor party to a landslide victory at the recent election, winning 53 out of 59 seats in the Legislative Assembly….

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Australia Launches Campaign to Stop Breaches in Foreign Real Estate Investment

December 22, 2020
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In a move to enhance regulation of foreign investment, the federal government has launched a new campaign urging Australians to dob in foreign residential property purchasers via a dedicated platform run by the Australia Tax Office (ATO). Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is hoping that the Tip OFF campaign will encourage people to report suspicious purchases or…

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