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News.com.au
29 minutes ago
- News.com.au
Demoted Liberal senator pushes indexation cap on Labor's HECS Bill
Demoted Liberal senator Sarah Henderson is pushing for an indexation cap on Labor's student debt-slashing Bill. Central to Labor's re-election pitch, it was the first piece of legislation the Albanese government introduced when parliament resumed last week. NewsWire understands it did so confident the Coalition would back it in, despite opposition posturing that it was not guaranteed. Sussan Ley and her education spokesman Jonno Duniam have since publicly signalled they would pass it as is, making Senator Henderson yet another Coalition backbencher to break from the party line on a key issue. 'This is a proposal for a HECS loan inflation guarantee, so effectively saying that HECS should not be above 3 per cent indexation,' Senator Henderson told Sky News on Monday. 'We've seen student debt completely run out of control under Labor. 'It's been an absolute fiasco, which is why they brought forward their student debt discount. 'At one stage, it was close to 16 per cent increase, and even after the change in indexation, it's still 14.3 per cent up since Labor was elected.' Senator Henderson was opposition education spokeswoman under Peter Dutton but banished to the back bench in the new Coalition front bench under Ms Ley. She said she put her indexation policy forward before the May 3 election but it ended up on the 'cutting room floor' – a decision she labelled 'regrettable'. 'I did actually propose this in the lead up to the last election,' Senator Henderson said. 'I've been talking to my colleagues, I've received a very positive response. 'So I'm hoping that we'll go through our ordinary party room processes, but I'm very much hoping that this amendment will get the support not just of the Coalition, but also of the parliament.' However, she said the opposition should not vote against Labor's Bill. The Bill would cut student debts by 20 per cent for some 3 million graduates, or wipe off $5500 from the average debt. The changes would also raise the repayment threshold for student loans from $54,000 to $67,000. Unless members of the Coalition back her amendments, Senator Henderson will have a hard time getting her changes off the ground. The Greens have ruled out working with her, with the minor party's education spokeswoman Mehreen Faruqi saying on Monday that the 'Coalition and Sarah Henderson are no friends of higher education'. Senator Faruqi has blasted the Bill for not going far enough. But with support from the Coalition, whether the Greens back it matters little to getting through the Upper House.
West Australian
33 minutes ago
- West Australian
Donald Trump golf video: Golf ball dropped in front of bunker in Scotland after bulletproof buggy debuted
US President Donald Trump is visiting Scotland, where his golf course appearances have brought on another scandal. Mr Trump, a renowned golf lover and course owner, has a reputation for winning. However, that reputation is also marred by speculation that his game is improved through tactics that some might call cheating. The US President owns two golf courses in Scotland. Trump Turnberry, a hotel and resort in Ayr, and Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire. Around meeting EU officials, Mr Trump enjoyed a hit on the course during his three-day visit. However, a video of a casual round has got the internet talking. In the video, Mr Trump can be seen driving his golf buggy as two caddies approach a sand bunker where the US President's ball was near. As they approach, a new golf ball is dropped by one of the caddies, presumably in a better position for Mr Trump and his score. Author Richard Hanania reshared the video online, saying: 'We are living in North Korea'. 'Oh my God this is so pathetic,' he wrote on X. 'Trump's cronies drop the golf ball in front of him. He pretends to notice it at that spot.' 'Trump working hard to bring down grocery prices,' another page wrote. 'Trump has to cheat at his own course,' said another. Mentioning Mr Trump's impressive golfing history, another user wrote: 'This is how you win 30 club championships.' It wasn't the only part of Mr Trump's golf outing to make headlines. Following Mr Trump on the course was a vehicle now dubbed 'Golf Force One', a fully armoured, and reportedly bulletproof, golf buggy. Mr Trump has not yet been inside the armoured buggy, instead opting to drive himself around in a regular one. It is the first appearance of 'Golf Force One' but one that may be welcomed by the US President's security team. On September 2024, an attempt on Mr Trump's life was made when shots were fired at Trump International Golf Club, West Palm Beach, Florida. Ryan Wesley Routh was later arrested and charged over the alleged plot to kill Mr Trump.
Sky News AU
33 minutes ago
- Sky News AU
Europe warned of ‘horrible invasion' of immigrants as crisis grows across the continent
US President Donald Trump has blasted European leaders over the growing immigration crisis across the continent. On Friday, shortly after landing in Scotland, Trump warned that the 'horrible invasion' of immigrants in Europe is 'killing the continent'. Before Trump ascended to the presidency, America was facing its own illegal immigration problems at the southern border. Following Trump's inauguration, mass deportations and strict migration policies were introduced that have effectively closed the border. As America celebrates its closed border, European countries such as the UK struggle with the influx of boats carrying illegal immigrants. 'But on immigration, you better get your act together. You're not going to have a Europe anymore. You better get your act together,' Trump said.
