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Inside Canberra 🇦🇺 Politics, civic life & events shaping Australia’s capital

[Michael Keating @keating01]

Australia's housing debate is increasingly focused on tax settings and subsidies.

But what if the real question is much simpler:

Can we meaningfully improve affordability without substantially increasing housing supply?

https://t.co/SsnRDThl4g

#Canberra #Housing #HousingCrisis #ACTPol #AusPol #UrbanPlanning #Property #InsideCanberra

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What do you think is the biggest factor driving Canberra's housing affordability challenges?

🏠 Housing supply
📈 Population growth
💰 Interest rates
🏛️ Government policy
📊 Construction costs
🏘️ Investor activity
Interested to hear views from both homeowners and renters.

[Michael Keating @keating01]

"The Australian dream is dying in front of our eyes."

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor and Nationals Leader Matt Canavan used a visit to a Narrabundah open home to argue Labor's housing, migration and taxation policies are making home ownership harder for Australians.

They also raised concerns about rising rents, housing supply, US tariffs, Defence funding and reports of parliamentarians being denied entry to China after visiting Taiwan.

Read more 👇

https://t.co/pUzlmFoLWn

#Canberra #AusPol #ACTPol #Housing #Property #HomeOwnership #ParliamentHouse #InsideCanberra

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One of the more interesting observations from tonight’s celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Italian Republic was the emphasis placed on the future of the Australia–Italy relationship.

Beyond the strong people-to-people ties, discussions focused on defence cooperation, critical minerals, scientific research, innovation and the growing strategic partnership between Australia and Europe.

What do you see as the greatest opportunity for Australia and Italy to work together over the next decade?

#Italy #Australia #Canberra #Diplomacy #InternationalRelations #ItalianRepublicDay #ForeignPolicy

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🇮🇹 Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the Italian Republic at Canberra’s National Portrait Gallery.

H.E. Nicola Lerner highlighted the extraordinary contribution Italians have made to Australia and the growing strategic partnership between our nations.

Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino MP reflected on his own Italian heritage and the story of migration, family and opportunity that has helped shape modern Australia.

A fitting celebration of 80 years of the Italian Republic and the enduring friendship between Australia and Italy.

https://t.co/Xa1AMmx1wH

📸 With H.E. Nicola Lerner, Ambassador of Italy to Australia. @ItalyinAU @dfat

#ItalianRepublicDay #FestaDellaRepubblica #Italy #Italia #Australia #Canberra #Diplomacy #ItalianAustralian #EUAustralia #InternationalRelations #ForeignAffairs #NationalPortraitGallery #InsideCanberra

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Beyond the political slogans, the real question is whether these policies improve housing affordability and economic confidence for Australians.

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Federal politics promises relief. Australians are still living with housing pressure, tax uncertainty and rising costs.

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Strong discussion tonight around critical minerals, trade, education and the growing strategic importance of Australia–Africa relations.
Also a major focus on Agenda 2063 and long-term partnerships in infrastructure, water security and economic development. 🌍🇦🇺 #AfricaDay #Canberra #AfricaAustralia

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Africa Day celebrated in Canberra yesterday with diplomats, ministers, business leaders and the African diaspora coming together to strengthen the growing Australia–Africa relationship.
From trade and critical minerals to education, culture and diplomacy, the message was clear: Africa’s role in the world is rising rapidly. 🌍🇦🇺
https://t.co/YUriJjhIMv
#africaday #AfricaDay2026 #Canberra #AustraliaAfrica #Diplomacy #AfricanUnion #Africa #ForeignAffairs #InsideCanberra @dfat

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One standout theme of the evening was Georgia positioning itself as a regional hub for connectivity, trade and investment while navigating a rapidly changing geopolitical environment.
The Ambassador: “Georgia seeks to choose connectivity over confrontation.”

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Canberra’s diplomatic community gathered tonight to celebrate the Independence Day of Georgia 🇬🇪 at The Marion.
Ambassador Beka Dvali reflected on Georgia’s resilience, democracy, sovereignty and growing ties with Australia — alongside Georgian wine, culture and hospitality.
A fascinating evening on Canberra’s diplomatic calendar.
🇬🇪🇦🇺
#Georgia #GeorgiaIndependenceDay #Canberra #Diplomacy #InsideCanberra #AustralianPolitics #ForeignAffairs #GeorgianWine #NationalDay #CanberraEvents
@GeoEmbCanberra @dfat
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[Michael Keating @keating01]

One of the most striking moments:
“The US just has not got the production of the Virginia up to speed.”
Hockey says the challenge facing AUKUS may now be less political — and increasingly industrial.
That’s a major strategic warning for Canberra.

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“The risk has increased.”
Former Treasurer and former US Ambassador Joe Hockey has delivered one of the bluntest public warnings yet on AUKUS and America’s ability to deliver Virginia-class submarines to Australia.
At the National Press Club, Hockey warned the US industrial base is struggling to build submarines quickly enough even for its own requirements — while former Trump Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney joked Canberra may soon need an “Arch de Trump”.
A fascinating and unusually candid discussion on President Trump, defence production, China and the future of the Australia-US alliance.
https://t.co/qmfbqqaZIK
@JoeHockey @PressClubAust @realDonaldTrump
#auspol #AUKUS #NPC #Canberra #Defence #NationalSecurity #Trump #USPolitics #China #Submarines #InsideCanberra

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Federal Parliament is heading into a cultural and legal battle after a new bill seeking to restore sex as “biological and binary” was introduced in Parliament.
Supporters say it restores protections for women-only spaces.
Full story below. 👇https://t.co/ObYQHDEpgg #auspol #Canberra #ParliamentHouse #WomenRights #LGBTQIA

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The PM says this is about “resilience”.
But Australia still has only weeks of fuel reserves, relies heavily on overseas imports, and is now negotiating emergency supply arrangements through China.
That’s not long-term resilience. That’s strategic vulnerability.

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Albanese says his Government’s housing and tax overhaul will help young Australians buy homes.
But during today’s press conference, Labor repeatedly avoided detailing exactly who will be hit by the proposed CGT and negative gearing changes — with key exemptions still unknown.
Australians are being asked to support major tax reform without seeing the full picture.
Meanwhile, the deeper housing crisis — supply constraints, planning failures, labour shortages and construction costs — remains largely unresolved.
The latest on Inside Canberra 👉https://t.co/eUfLxce5N5 #auspol #Canberra #housing #tax #negativegearing

[Michael Keating @keating01]

The most interesting political question after today:

Is the Coalition trying to rebuild itself around “self-starters” and entrepreneurial Australians rather than traditional economic conservatism alone?

Wilson’s speech strongly suggests yes.

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“An economic earthquake whose epicentre was Canberra.”

Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson used the National Press Club to launch a direct political offensive against Labor’s budget — framing it as a battle over aspiration, small business and the future of young Australians.

From side hustles and ETFs to housing, migration and the APS, this was one of the Coalition’s sharpest ideological speeches since 2022.

Full analysis from Inside Canberra ⬇️
https://t.co/X80LYRp2X3
#auspol #Canberra #Budget2026 #NationalPressClub #SmallBusiness #InsideCanberra

[Michael Keating @keating01]

The oysters were extraordinary — layered, delicate and beautifully balanced.

One of those rare Canberra dining experiences where the ambiance, service and food all genuinely align rather than one compensating for the other.

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Inari, one elegant bite after another. 🇯🇵🍣
Hidden within the Canberra Centre, Inari delivers something Canberra dining often struggles to achieve simultaneously: genuine atmosphere and genuine execution.
Smooth jazz in the background. Luxury feel. Impeccable attention to detail.
From the balance and contrast of the Kingfish & Tuna Lover to the extraordinary layering of flavour in something as deceptively simple as an oyster 🦪 — every dish unfolded progressively rather than overwhelming immediately.
The Wagyu Tartare alone was exceptional.
All washed down with a crisp Sapporo beer 🍺 while surrounded by understated Japanese-inspired decor and attentive service.
Most impressive? This was a late walk-in after a meeting with no booking.
Off the cuff, Inari may well have secured its place among Canberra’s very best dining experiences.👇
https://t.co/DhrUIOuHaw
#Canberra #CanberraFood #VisitCanberra #InsideCanberra #CapitalTable #CanberraDining #Foodie #JapaneseFood #CanberraCentre