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Australian Ownership and Truth in Branding

Propose clear Australian-majority ownership tests for restricted use of “Australia” and state identifiers in business branding, with exceptions and legal safeguards to be defined.
Introduce the proposed Truth in Branding and Ownership Transparency Act.
Expand and improve public transparency of the existing Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets, including land, business interests and ultimate beneficial ownership where legally permitted.
Impose consumer labelling standards showing Australian vs. foreign control.
Tighten FIRB conditions and enforce transparency of beneficial ownership.
Use the proposed Truth in Branding and Ownership Transparency Act to provide nationally consistent disclosure and enforcement rules.
Require clear disclosure of ultimate parent-company ownership and country of control on marketing materials and public websites.
Propose ASIC enforcement powers, consumer information and a voluntary certification framework for genuinely Australian-owned businesses.

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Housing and Foreign Investment

Address housing demand alongside supply, cap foreign land ownership, tax vacant dwellings owned by foreign investors and coordinate housing settings with the states.

Economy, Industry and Small Business

Establish the Department of Government Efficiency, prioritise small business, restart apprenticeship support, advance domestic manufacturing and publish a debt-reduction plan.

Immigration and National Sovereignty

Set a net overseas migration target of no more than 100,000 a year, keep migration settings with accountable domestic institutions and strengthen national interest screening.

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