Libs fight super tax despite ‘little sympathy’ for rich The opposition will fight changes to super taxes for multimillionaires, despite admitting there is little public sympathy for the wealthy. The New Daily · Mar 2, 2023
Morning Mail: greenwashing crackdown, Lisa Wilkinson defence revealed, Australia rout India The ACCC has uncovered a spike in dubious claims about environment-friendly and sustainable products; journalist sets out how she will defend defamation case The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2023
Alan Kohler: The superannuation tax increase is a dress rehearsal Jim Chalmers has hit upon a clever way to seek an election mandate for superannuation tax increases but book the revenue straight away. The New Daily · Mar 1, 2023
Koalas and brumbies: Environment candidates face off NSW environment candidates have faced off on key issues from native forest logging to reducing wild brumby numbers, and remain at odds over one huge decision. AAP · Mar 1, 2023
Ken Wyatt calls on Peter Dutton to give Liberals a conscience vote on the Voice to Parliament Former minister for Indigenous Australians and 'Yes' campaigner Ken Wyatt and senior 'No' campaign leader Warren Mundine discuss key issues on the Voice referendum. ABC News · Mar 1, 2023
ParentsNext welfare scheme ‘does too much harm’ and should be replaced, inquiry finds Parliamentary panel calls for sweeping changes to Coalition’s $484m program including easing harshest compliance requirements The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2023
Coalition lags on candidates as NSW election clock ticks The major parties are yet to finalise candidates for a string of seats across NSW, with the Coalition far behind Labor as the election looms. The New Daily · Mar 1, 2023
Forget the cries of socialism and class warfare, super is no longer politically untouchable The hysterical response to changes in superannuation policy, led by the Murdoch press, is not as effective as it used to be The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2023
Today show joins super wars with swipe at mega-rich battlers A TV journo has poured fuel on the debate over super concessions with a brutal takedown in a ritzy Australian suburb. The New Daily · Mar 1, 2023
Richard Denniss: Climate action undermined by ineffective legislation Passing climate legislation that does nothing to stop new gas and coal mines will make it harder for Australia to reduce its emissions in the future. The New Daily · Mar 1, 2023
Poll shows Labor tracking to win government in NSW After 12 years in the political wilderness, Labor appears poised to form the next NSW government, according to a new poll. The New Daily · Feb 28, 2023
Government says opposition leader’s Aukus comments ‘irresponsible’ – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2023
Michael Pascoe: Why governments must meaningfully re-enter the housing market Neither federal Labor nor the Coalition has any interest in dealing with the fundamentals underlying the housing crisis. The New Daily · Feb 28, 2023
As migration returns to Australia, advocates call for more protections for exploited workers As immigration returns to pre-pandemic levels in Australia and the federal government seeks to overhaul the migration system, Indjerit is sharing her story in the hope she can prevent others from being exploited. ABC News · Feb 28, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2023 Super reforms a ‘good start’ but Labor under pressure on stage-three cuts and parental leave Crossbenchers welcome changes but some say government should revisit other tax concessions that have become ‘taboo’
The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2023 Stuart Robert said ‘we will double down’ after being advised robodebt was unlawful, inquiry told Former human services secretary says Coalition minister told her ‘legal advice is just advice’ when briefed on solicitor general’s opinion on scheme’s legality
ABC News · Feb 28, 2023 Former human services minister Stuart Robert vowed to 'double down' after being told Robodebt was illegal, royal commission told Former top bureaucrat Renee Leon says she was forced to step in and stop the illegal Robodebt scheme because ministers refused.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2023 Dominic Perrottet promises not to sell any more NSW public assets if re-elected Premier also rules out new taxes, conceding the government will need to go deeper into debt
The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2023 Horses, housing and LGBTQ+ rights: would-be NSW kingmakers outline demands With a hung state parliament a real possibility, independents are listing the issues they want addressed to guarantee their support
The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2023 Labor plan to beef up government’s cyber powers faces Senate block A paper expanding on greater ability to intervene during hacks – especially on private companies – causes alarm among Coalition and Greens
The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2023 Liberal MPs break ranks to back Jim Chalmers’ discussion on superannuation reform Angus Taylor says Coalition will fight any changes but Tasmanian MP Bridget Archer says we should not ‘shy away from having a conversation’
The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2023 Methane emissions ‘incredibly cheap’ to cut without needing offsets, safeguard mechanism inquiry told Hearing into Labor’s changes to the scheme told a 75% reduction in methane was possible using commercially competitive existing technology
The Conversation · Feb 26, 2023 Labor's lead reduced in a NSW Newspoll four weeks before election; Voice support steady The New South Wales state election will be held in nearly four weeks, on March 25. A Newspoll, conducted February 20-23 from a sample of 1,014, gave Labor a 52-48 lead, a two-point gain for the Coalition since a September NSW Newspoll. Primary votes were 37% Coalition (up two), 36%…
The New Daily · Feb 26, 2023 Liberal Senator’s about-face on super as explosion in tax dodging revealed Political stoush over super tax turns nasty as latest figures show use of retirement funds by wealthy investors dodging tax has exploded.
ABC News · Feb 26, 2023 NSW Labor unveils election plan for Metro lines, but stops short of committing to Coalition's pledge New South Wales Labor says it will prioritise Metro links in north-west and south-west Sydney if elected, but won't guarantee other projects announced by the Coalition.