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Adam Bandt’s super-profits tax proposal is bang on the money and far from being a ‘zero-sum game’

Crikey readers volunteered their own economic analysis of the Greens’ latest tax plans, and ask whether it’s time for more radically leftist ideas in Parliament.

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Greens appeal to renters with regulator that could fine real estate agencies

Creating a national renters protection authority is one of several policies party is taking to election as possible kingmakers in a hung parliament

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Labor MPs defect on census changes

Labor’s decision to remove gender identity and sexuality information from the next census is proving unpopular even within the party, and Kamala Harris is about to sit down for her first unscripted interview since becoming the Democrat nominee.

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Adam Bandt Got Slammed For Wanting To Tax Big Corporations By 40% — But Economists Love It

Adam Bandt unveiled the Greens' plan to tax super-profit corporations, called the Robin Hood Reforms. Here's what you need to know.

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Take your pick on Bandt’s super-profits tax: Revenue now, or retirement savings later

The Greens’ proposal for a super-profits tax will end up costing every Australian via their superannuation balances. Which might be worth it — but let’s not pretend it won’t happen.

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Plan to cap international students ‘fundamentally destructive’ for state’s finances, Victorian treasurer says

Tim Pallas warns of an ‘adverse effect’ as the Albanese government faces opposition from the Greens and its own state ranks

The Guardian - AU

Labor says sexuality questions dumped from census to avoid ‘divisive’ debates

Government decided not to add questions out of concern for social cohesion, Richard Marles insists, after move prompts upset in LGBTQ+ community

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Greens plan $296bn ‘big corporations’ tax grab

The Greens are banking on being able to withhold supply as they propose a swathe of huge new taxes on corporate profits, and 22,000 international students will be prevented from studying in Australia under the new cap.

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Victorians warned ‘winter gales’ set to continue – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Greens to put money where their mouth is in dental plan

All Australians could get free access to dental care as the Greens set out their plans for power under a potential minority government.

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ACT Greens launch largest ever ticket in effort to hold six seats

Shane Rattenbury says he's optimistic about the party's chances.

The Canberra Times

Greens want to ban new gas appliances sooner in bid for faster climate action

Delivering a speedier gas shutdown has 'question marks'.

The Canberra Times

PM issues Greens challenge on manufacturing plan

Anthony Albanese has called on the Greens to support the government's signature Future Made in Australian plan, as negotiations begin on the proposal's future.

AAP

CFMEU-linked super execs probed as administration looms

The finance industry watchdog has demanded an investigation into CFMEU-appointed directors to super funds after allegations of criminal behaviour in the union.

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Political strategist Glenn Druery having ‘informal conversations’ with Muslim groups and Fatima Payman

The so-called preference whisperer approached by Muslim groups to discuss next election following rising anger about Labor’s stance on Palestine and Gaza conflict

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Labor has ‘failed’ on First Nations policy since voice defeat, Greens say

Adam Bandt reveals the minor party’s plans for a Makarrata Commission that would make recommendations to parliament, nine months after failed referendum

The Guardian - AU

Julian Assange has been described as a provocateur – now his father says he just wants to be ‘ordinary’

The WikiLeaks founder is sure to be greeted by lots of media attention when he wakes up on Thursday morning, and not all of it welcome

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PM asks Fatima Payman not to attend Labor caucus temporarily after crossing floor over Palestine motion

Deputy PM says now is ‘not the time to be going around expelling people’ as he calls for social cohesion across Australia

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Bill Shorten ‘horrified’ after Coalition and Greens team up and propose delay to NDIS bill

Greens leader Adam Bandt accuses Labor of wanting to make ‘cuts to services’ for disabled people

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Vape ban contested as smokescreen rises over costs

Access to vapes will be made harder under new laws but the banning of e-cigarettes is being criticised as counterintuitive for promoting a black market.

The Guardian - AU

News Corp boss grilled over Hitler-Bandt headline as Seven admits failure over Lehrmann’s rent

The Australian was just surfacing ‘differing opinions’ when it made comparison between Greens leader and Hitler, Michael Miller says. Plus: fourth-generation Murdoch logs on

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As News Corp rails against social media, the Oz plays the Nazi card

Now, more than ever, we need real conversations about racism. But The Australian only cares about owning the libs.

Crikey

Dutton’s $23k jet ride to News Corp event

Peter Dutton is under scrutiny for taking a taxpayer-funded private jet to a News Corp event in Tamworth at the cost of $23,000, and the Senate has released its report into large consulting firms.

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Australia welcomes resolution for Middle East ceasefire

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has backed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East.

The Guardian - AU

More transparency needed on exports to Israel after Greens ‘exploited’ information vacuum, Labor says

Defence industry minister says ‘social division and damage’ led government to rethink position on releasing information

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