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National Anti-Corruption Commission: how will it work and who is in favour?

Labor proposes broad powers for Australia’s federal integrity watchdog but wants it to only hold public hearings in ‘exceptional circumstances’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2022

Peter Dutton says the Coalition achieved 'record' defence spending after it fell to the lowest level since 1938 under the previous Labor government. Is that correct?

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the Coalition achieved "a record" defence spending while under the previous Labor government it fell to its lowest level since 1938. RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

ABC News · Sep 27, 2022

As Labor's safe status in Melbourne's west slips, independents are eyeing off 'neglected' communities

Melbourne's outer west has been safe Labor territory for generations, but there is growing unease among government strategists about how the Victorian election will play out in places like Melton, Point Cook and Werribee.

ABC News · Sep 27, 2022

New NDIA chair Kurt Fearnley says participants must be able to ‘see themselves’ in the agency

The three-time Paralympic gold medallist says ‘trust with the organisation itself is a visceral thing’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2022

Australia violated the rights of Torres Strait Islanders by failing to act on climate change, the UN says. Here's what that means

In a landmark decision, a United Nations committee on Friday found Australia’s former Coalition government violated the human rights of Torres Strait Islanders by failing to adequately respond to the climate crisis.

The Conversation · Sep 26, 2022

Clare O’Neil suggests Labor may legislate fines after Optus data breach – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2022

Michael Pascoe: When everyone knows what’s needed, but none is game

Everyone involved in public policy knows we need some serious tax reform, but there’s no sign of anyone with the ticker to do it.

The New Daily · Sep 25, 2022

The Coalition failed to bring in a federal ICAC. Now it could be set to support Labor’s anti-corruption body

In a wide-ranging interview the opposition leader signals he’s prepared to back the landmark anti-corruption body, with the government expected to reveal its plan tomorrow.

ABC News · Sep 25, 2022

Analysis shows federal politicians will pocket more than $18m over 10 years from stage three tax cuts

Parliamentarians, on base salaries of at least $211,250, will receive average cut of $10,000 in first year according to modelling

The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2022

Reinstating the fuel excise: how much will petrol prices rise and why now?

The excise was halved by the Coalition in March but budgetary pressures mean the new government is sticking with plans to raise it

The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2022