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Australian news and politics live: Australia protests 'unsafe' incident after Chinese jet targets RAAF plane


Published on 2025-02-13 01:00:40 - thenightly
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  • Australia has 'expressed its concerns' to China after an 'unsafe and unprofessional' incident in which flares were released in close proximity to an Australian Defence Force aircraft.

The article from The Nightly discusses several key political and social issues in Australia. It highlights a nurse who was at the center of controversy for allegedly making death threats against Israel, later claiming it was all a "joke." This incident has sparked discussions on the boundaries of humor and hate speech. Additionally, the article covers the ongoing debate over the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defending the proposal against criticisms from the opposition. There's also mention of the government's response to the cost-of-living crisis, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers discussing potential economic measures. Lastly, the piece touches on the political fallout from the PwC tax scandal, where the firm's involvement in leaking sensitive tax information has led to calls for stricter regulations on consulting firms.

Read the Full thenightly Article at:
[ https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia/australian-news-and-politics-live-nurse-at-centre-of-israel-death-threats-says-it-was-all-a-joke-c-17705122 ]