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Michael West
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Journalist, Freelance
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environmental issues, special investigationsBreaking news, politics health and community affairs., parliamentary inquiries
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By Wendy Bacon, Yaakov Aharon, Kellie Tranter, David McBride, David Mcbride, Michael West Verified| Michael West Media@ Australia will sink billions of dollars more into defence under a future coalition government, as Peter Dutton looks to bolster the country’s armed forces. Fresh off the third leaders’ debate, the opposition leader pledged to spend $21 billion over the next five years on defence, which would take its share of Australia’s gross domestic product to 2.5 per cent. The level of defence spending as a percentage of Australia’s economy would then rise further to three per cent within the decade.
By Michael West Verified| Michael West Media@ Australia’s growth outlook has taken a severe cut in a dire assessment of the global economy by the International Monetary Fund. The United Nations financial agency said uncertainty has surged to unprecedented levels as a result of US President Donald Trump’s upheaval of global trade linkages, in its World Economic Outlook for April. Australia’s economic growth projection for 2025 was downgraded to 1.6 per cent from 2.1 per cent in January.
By Wendy Bacon, Yaakov Aharon, Kellie Tranter, David McBride, David Mcbride, Michael West Verified| Michael West Media@ Australia will sink billions of dollars more into defence under a future coalition government, as Peter Dutton looks to bolster the country’s armed forces. Fresh off the third leaders’ debate, the opposition leader pledged to spend $21 billion over the next five years on defence, which would take its share of Australia’s gross domestic product to 2.5 per cent. The level of defence spending as a percentage of Australia’s economy would then rise further to three per cent within the decade.
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Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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