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The Guardian - AU
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Martin Farrer

Morning Mail: Coalition’s ‘Willy Wonka’ summit complaint, property investor splurge, Trump hopes for Putin deal

Treasurer Jim Chalmers faces opposition criticism over his economic summit.
The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, is facing opposition criticism over his economic summit. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Morning everyone. Jim Chalmers has given us the big buildup for his economic summit next week but the Coalition is now comparing him to Willy Wonka giving away golden tickets for a “privileged talk-fest” (with economic reform, presumably, as the chocolate).

Back in the real economy, new figures show property investors are borrowing more than ever and edging first-time buyers out of contention. Donald Trump thinks Vladimir Putin is ready to make a deal in Alaska, while the AFLW season is up and running with a win for Carlton over Collingwood.

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