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Access to abortion medication in Australia has increased significantly since pharmacy dispensing rules were relaxed in 2023. The changes have made medical abortion medicines, including MS-2 Step, more widely available through participating pharmacies. The shift is part of broader efforts to improve access to reproductive healthcare across Australia.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/08/australia-pill-abortion-restrictions-pharmacies-ntwnfb

The Coalition wants to reduce net overseas migration to 100,000 a year for the first two years if elected, cutting temporary visa numbers by around 650,000 over four years. The plan includes major cuts to graduate and humanitarian visas, while prioritising skilled workers in sectors such as construction. Do you think reducing immigration will help ease pressure on housing and infrastructure, or could it create new labor shortages?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-06/federal-politics-coalition-migration-policy/107232776

Australia has announced another $60 million in support for Ukraine after Anthony Albanese met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York. The package includes $45 million in military equipment, $10 million for energy support and $5 million in humanitarian assistance. While heavyweights like the EU and the US have poured well over €120 billion into supporting Ukraine, Australia sits further down the ladder with a contribution of around $1.5 billion AUD so far. How do you see Australia's growing financial and military support for Ukraine?

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/23/my-friend-anthony-albanese-announces-60m-more-for-ukraine-at-zelenskyy-meeting

https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/warnings/new-visa-rules-for-australian-tourists-in-thailand/news-story/5861fdc2e25cb20b9c0ad19143c32ba0

Australia's student visa refusal rate reached 24.2% in June 2026, up from 7.9% a decade earlier, as authorities increased scrutiny of applications. Refusal rates were particularly high among applicants from Nepal and India, highlighting the growing importance of meeting Genuine Student and other visa requirements.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-09/australian-student-visa-refusal-rate-hits-10-year-high/107112426

An Australian Labor-linked group is calling for the country to distance itself from what it describes as the "American war machine", arguing that Australia has become too dependent on the US militarily. At the same time, the government says the US alliance remains essential to Australia's security, with military cooperation continuing to expand. Do you think Australia is becoming too reliant on the US for its defence?

https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3366748/australian-group-calls-ties-us-war-machine-be-severed

Australia is taking another step towards giving users more control over what they see online. Under the proposed "My feed, my way" rules, Australians would be able to choose whether their social media feed is personalised by algorithms or shows content only from accounts they follow. Would you turn off the algorithm if you had the choice?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp_z4RxIcho

John Howard has pushed back against One Nation's immigration proposals, arguing that banning migration from countries seen as security risk won't stop terrorism. Do you agree with Howard?

https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/howard-hits-back-at-one-nation-immigration-plans-20260907-p60v97?utm_content=feed&utm_term=afr_social_eds&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=afr&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwdGRjcAUMolRjbGNrBQyiR3Bkb2YFZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeHWJGixlKEMG8FjJDtlxWJUp52zr2u91OXEkWMuzGoSmNARobvFPtEMhVmio_aem_Tb1sjK_X5s0L8K4KAzV9Pw

One Nation wants Australians to access part of their super early, effectively giving workers a 3 % pay boost for up to three years. Critics warn it could leave people with less money for retirement. Would you take the extra cash now if it meant having less super when you retire?

https://www.nine.com.au/australia-news/one-nation-wants-to-allow-early-access-to-superannuation-20260907-p60uyl.html

https://www.nine.com.au/australia-news/qld/light-plane-crash-queensland-chambers-flat-near-logan-20260907-p60v3d.html