Jacqueline Breen

Darwin

Reporter and producer, luckily, at @abcdarwin, currently mucking around down south with AM, The World Today and PM. She/her.

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Coalition to scrap vehicle emissions cap

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Jacqueline Breen

The Coalition has promised another rolling back of Labor's climate policies if elected declaring it will abolish penalties under the fuel efficiency scheme. The scheme is due to take effect in July and is aimed at increasing the availability of electric vehicles and lowering emissionsGuestJames Paterson, Shadow Home Affairs Minister and Coalition campaign spokesman
Youth advocates push for "duty of care" climate laws

Jan 12, 2025 | abc.net.au | Jacqueline Breen

As those catastrophic fires continue to rage in Los Angeles, young advocates are stepping up a campaign to get "duty of care" climate laws passed in the Australian parliament. A legislated duty of care would force government decision-makers to explicitly consider the wellbeing of young people and future generations when making decisions about new fossil fuel projects.
Can the Coalition win back Victorian seats this election?

Jan 9, 2025 | abc.net.au | Jacqueline Breen

Opposition leader Peter Dutton is expected to hold a campaign-style rally in Melbourne this weekend in the Labor-held seat of Chisholm in the city's east. It's a bold choice of Mr Dutton's to kick things off in Victoria, which hasn't exactly been a conservative stronghold of late but it's where the Coalition is looking to retake territory.
Labor braces for economic headwinds ahead of federal election

Jan 8, 2025 | abc.net.au | Jacqueline Breen

The Prime Minister's pre-election blitz continues today, with a visit to Western Australia. It comes as economic news here and around the world appears likely to influence the upcoming federal election. GUEST: Tim Ayres, Assistant trade minister and assistant minister for the Future Made in Australia project
Malinauskas: Whyalla steelworks reopening celebrated but not yet on firm ground

Jan 6, 2025 | abc.net.au | Jacqueline Breen |Grace Stranger

Australian steel is once again being produced in the regional South Australian town of Whyalla, four months after the steelworks' latest shutdown. But the operator GFG Australia says it's not out of the woods just yet.
Thousands turn out to witness new reigning premiers on the football-mad Tiwi Islands

Aug 11, 2024 | abc.net.au | Jacqueline Breen

With 10 minutes to go in the men's game, there were only four points in it. On the sidelines, fans clad in blue and yellow were screaming for the Ranku Eagles, while a sea of black and white was there for the Muluwurri Magpies. Among the throng, leaning on the fence and not wearing either club's colours, were Beryl and Norman Tipuamantumirri. Their team wasn't in the final, but Beryl was biting her nails as she watched on. Who were they going for? "Both teams," Norman said.
Baltimore bridge tragedy reveals 'murky' shipping world - ABC listen

Mar 27, 2024 | abc.net.au | Jacqueline Breen

In the wake of the disaster, detail has emerged about previous malpractice on the part of the owners of the ship's owner. That's shifting a focus onto "murky" corners of the global shipping industry and the way it's regulated.
Australia urged to 'ramp up' pressure for Julian Assange's release

Mar 26, 2024 | abc.net.au | Jacqueline Breen

Supporters of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange are urging Australia to demand his release, with his extradition case back in diplomatic and legal limbo between the UK and the US. The UK's highest court has delayed its ruling on Mr Assange's extradition case until Washington responds to its request for "assurances" about the handling of his case.
Palestinians say 'this must stop now' after UN ceasefire vote

Mar 25, 2024 | abc.net.au | Jacqueline Breen

In a break from its steadfast support of Israel's actions in Gaza, the United States has refrained from blocking a ceasefire resolution at the UN's Security Council. UN secretary general Antonio Guterres says failure by Israel to comply with the ceasefire resolution would be "unforgivable".
Secrecy law affecting journalists 'perhaps' unnecessary, ASIO boss says

Mar 24, 2024 | abc.net.au | Jacqueline Breen

Australia's spy agencies have been coaxed out into the open to appear at an unusual public hearing into Australia's secrecy laws. The laws have fuelled debate in recent years about whether journalists and whistleblowers in Australia need better legal protections. In a notable intervention, the head of ASIO told this morning's hearings that some of the laws may not be fit for purpose but argued others should stay unchanged, warning foreign spies may pose as journalists to steal Australian secrets.