Australia’s political scene is heating up as Pauline Hanson stirs the pot, while Labor’s complacency on gambling and climate action fuels a surge in independent support. Meanwhile, horticulture workers on the Mid North Coast face modern slavery exploitation — yet instead of tackling the crisis, NSW Nationals attack the anti-slavery commissioner. Climate urgency demands immediate action: fossil fuel giants, who profited from emissions and ignored warnings, should pay via a carbon levy to fund resilience — but federal and state governments remain at odds. And with Australia sitting on vital rare earths, experts warn against exporting raw materials; processing must stay home to ensure national benefit and economic security.

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