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No, Mr Morrison – the safeguard mechanism is not a 'sneaky carbon tax'

Prime Minister Scott Morrison this week claimed Labor was planning a “sneaky carbon tax” should it win power, and Nationals senator Matt Canavan declared the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 was “dead”.

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Morning mail: Labor message on Morrison resonates with voters, Kyiv hit by strikes amid UN visit, best food photography

Friday: A new poll shows which party’s slogans are cutting through to the public, with Labor coming out on top. Plus: Get set for more wet weather

The Guardian - UK

Fail: our report card on the government's handling of Australia's extinction crisis

Australia is losing more biodiversity than any other developed nation. Already this year the charismatic and once abundant gang gang cockatoo has been added to our national threatened species list, the koala has been listed as endangered and the Great Barrier Reef suffered another mass bleaching event.

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Rising out-of-pocket health costs are a worry. But the major parties have barely mentioned it

Rising out-of-pocket costs for health care is an important issue the major parties have not yet substantially addressed during the election campaign.

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Government agency accused of being 'at war with those it should be supporting' as appeals against NDIS cuts spike

There has been a large spike in the number of NDIS participants reporting their plans have been slashed, with many seeking legal help and causing congestion in the appeals system.

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Chisholm is one of the most marginal seats in the country, but many in the Chinese community remain undecided

With almost one in five people in the electorate of Chisholm having Chinese ancestry, that subset of the community could have a big say in who wins the seat. However, the "Chinese community" covers a broad range of experiences and views, and three weeks out from election day, many are…

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Q+A guest describing ‘constant state' of fear questions politicians over challenges facing young Australians

Appearing on Q+A, the Minister for Employment says that, despite the rise in cost of living and the housing affordability crisis, Australia is still a land of "enormous opportunity" for young people.

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Labor candidates in marginal seats buck party line to advocate for jobseeker increase

Louise Miller-Frost says current rate represents ‘intentional cruelty’ while Andrew Charlton says lifting it is ‘right thing to do’

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s message that Morrison is ‘all announcement no delivery’ resonating with voters, poll shows

Research shows Labor’s messages most effective of election campaign so far, but Coalition’s economy claims also test well

The Guardian - AU

Home Affairs Minister rejects Labor's request for intelligence briefing following 'political interference' comments

Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews dismisses demands from the Labor Party for an urgent intelligence briefing on the controversial security pact between China and Solomon Islands, after yesterday alleging the deal could have been timed to hurt the Coalition's electoral chances.

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Trent Zimmerman says moderate MPs ‘prevailed’ over Barnaby Joyce on net zero emissions

Liberal MP tells North Sydney candidates debate that moderates won commitment despite opposition from Nationals

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s foreign minister denounces China’s ‘secret’ security deal with Solomon Islands

Marise Payne says other members of the ‘Pacific family’ share concerns but she rejects claims her government ‘dropped the ball’ in the region

The Guardian - AU

Calling the safeguard mechanism a ‘sneaky carbon tax’ is a scare campaign and an argument for inaction

Scott Morrison is criticising the Coalition’s own climate policy – it’s just one that has barely been used

The Guardian - AU

No-one is talking about ABC funding in this election campaign. Here's why they should be

The election campaign is well underway and the ABC is barely registering as an issue. Why is that, when according to the Morrison government’s own figures, the ABC’s real funding will continue to decline over the next three years?

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Jim Chalmers says the current government has taxed, borrowed and spent more than Labor did. Is that correct?

Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the current government has taxed, borrowed and spent more than the previous Labor government. RMIT ABC Fact Check takes a look at his claim.

The Guardian - AU

Frydenberg expects ‘close’ battle to hold seat as Labor cost of living attacks continue – as it happened

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Coalition commits more Cairns port funds

The Morrison government if re-elected will commit $24 million to the further upgrade of the Cairns Marine Maintenance Precinct.

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Rental crisis in marginal Gilmore seat has homeless people calling for more action ahead of election

A campground in Moruya, in the federal electorate of Gilmore, is a refuge for Perry and dozens of families without homes. They're desperate to know what the next government will do to solve the housing crisis.

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Morning mail: private schools had ‘extra $10bn funding’, 1.6% of rentals affordable on minimum wage, Putin warns west of retaliation

Thursday: Public schools underfunded by at least $6.5bn a year while non-government schools received transitional funding, report shows. Plus: Emmanuel Macron dodges bag of tomatoes in Paris

Newcastle Herald

Hunter candidates back net zero target

The Nationals' James Thomson and Labor's Dan Repacholi have expressed support for their parties' 2050 targets.

The Guardian - AU

Coalition climate policy forced big polluters to pay $15m for carbon credits in past year

Scott Morrison says Labor wants to use government safeguard mechanism as a ‘sneaky carbon tax’ but it is already making big business pay for offsets

The Guardian - AU

Labor ‘gravely concerned’ by Karen Andrews’ claim about potential China election interference

Kristina Keneally says home affairs minister must clarify comments or brief Labor on intelligence reporting of foreign interference

The Guardian - AU

Private schools received an extra $10bn funding in Coalition ‘special deals’, study finds

Exclusive: Public schools underfunded by at least $6.5bn a year while non-government schools received transitional funding after Gonski 2.0 reforms

The Guardian - AU

Greens to push for coal export levy if they hold balance of power

Adam Bandt to unveil minor party’s climate policy including making Australia a ‘renewable energy superpower’ and net zero by 2035

Newcastle Herald

Hunter $182m 'super hydrogen hub' unveiled

Almost 2500 jobs will be created as part of a $182 million clean 'Hunter Super Hydrogen Hub' to be unveiled on Thursday.

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