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Quynh Cottrell, a Vietnamese immigrant with a social services degree, found fulfilling work in Australia's growing clean energy sector after struggling to utilize her skills in other jobs. This highlights the potential for the clean energy transition to create inclusive and diverse employment opportunities for marginalized communities.

Labor has pledged to make nine out of ten GP visits free for patients by the end of the decade, with a $8.5 billion plan to expand the bulk-billing incentive to all Australians. This policy aims to increase the bulk-billing rate to 90% by 2030, resulting in 18 million additional bulk-billed appointments annually.

The Liberal and National parties in Western Australia have suffered a major defeat in the state election, prompting calls for significant changes to be made. Key issues identified include a lack of unity within the Liberal party, a perception that the party has veered too far to the right, and the need for a revived alliance between the Liberals and Nationals.

Northern Territory's acting police commissioner Martin Dole defended the integrity of senior appointments made by his predecessor, despite findings of misconduct by the corruption watchdog. Dole, who was appointed deputy commissioner by the now-suspended commissioner, said he does not believe any of the appointments need to be reviewed.

The Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC) is under intense scrutiny following the 2025 state election, with reports of widespread problems at polling booths raising concerns about the integrity of the electoral process. These issues, which included ballot paper shortages, staff shortages, and long queues, resulted in some voters being turned away before they could cast their ballots.