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SBS Our House

SBS Our House

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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.Copyright 2025, Special Broadcasting Services Political Science Politics & Government
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  • 'Not the act of a friendly country': Bipartisan anger erupts over 'rotten' US tariff plan

    'Not the act of a friendly country': Bipartisan anger erupts over 'rotten' US tariff plan
    Jun 4 2026
    The United States has proposed a new set of tariffs on 60 trading partners, including Australia, alleging they have failed to impose and enforce forced labour bans in their supply chains. The Australian government has rejected the accusations and says the proposed 12.5 per cent import tax contravenes the free trade agreement.

    The United States has proposed a new set of tariffs on 60 trading partners, including Australia, alleging they have failed to impose and enforce forced labour bans in their supply chains.

    The Australian government has rejected the accusations and says the proposed 12.5 per cent import tax contravenes the free trade agreement.
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    5 mins
  • Report calls for more federal support for new dads

    Report calls for more federal support for new dads
    May 30 2026
    A report calling for more federal support for new dads was tabled in federal parliament this week by the Special Envoy for Men's Health Dan Repacholi. The report by the Movember Institute surveyed 1,200 Australian fathers, finding 84 per cent said fatherhood gave their life greater meaning and 77 per cent said it helped them express love and vulnerability more. But three of five new fathers said they were never asked about their mental health, while one in five reported feeling more isolated or lonely since becoming a father.
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    7 mins
  • Federal government sues 3M over PFAS contamination

    Federal government sues 3M over PFAS contamination
    May 28 2026
    The Australian government is suing multinational industrial company 3M in the largest ever claim brought by the Commonwealth. The legal action will seek damages in relation to PFAS contamination across defence sites throughout Australia, alleging the company withheld information about their products.

    The Australian government is suing multinational industrial company 3M in the largest ever claim brought by the Commonwealth.


    The legal action will seek damages in relation to PFAS contamination across defence sites throughout Australia, alleging the company withheld information about their products.
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    4 mins
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