Angus Robertson backs Humza Yousaf for SNP leader as Green walk-out fears raised ANGUS Robertson has become the latest Cabinet minister to endorse Humza Yousaf in the SNP leadership race. The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2023
Coalition to oppose Pacific visa 'lottery' to bring more workers to Australia The federal opposition has ruled out backing a new Pacific visa lottery scheme, labelling it as arbitrary and patronising to the Pacific community at home and abroad. ABC News · Mar 7, 2023
Chris Bowen challenges parliament to accept safeguard mechanism, or risk losing chance to cut emissions The energy minister issues an ultimatum to federal parliament: Accept the government's plan to make big polluters cut their emissions, or risk losing the entire deal. ABC News · Mar 6, 2023
Minister confident of pollution safeguard’s success Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen is confident of the success of a proposed pollution safeguard mechanism, despite the Greens' concerns with the scheme. The New Daily · Mar 6, 2023
Minister confident of pollution safeguard's success Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen is confident of the success of a proposed pollution safeguard mechanism, despite the Greens' concerns with the scheme. AAP · Mar 6, 2023
Evictions ban to end at the end of the month after tense Cabinet meeting Ban that could have seen spike in homelessness is due to end on March 31st Irish Mirror · Mar 6, 2023
Morning Mail: alarm over online degrees, Fifa mulls Saudi sponsor U-turn, Albanese’s approval down Essential poll says half support Labor tax plans but Albanese support falls; concern that expensive courses have been outsourced; Football Australia hopes World Cup deal will be reversed The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2023
Victorian health records sharing bill back for debate A contentious bill to let public hospitals share private health records of patients via a centralised database will be debated in Victoria's upper house. AAP · Mar 6, 2023
Guardian Essential poll: super changes backed by half of respondents – even among those with large balances Approval for Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton continues to sag amid cost of living squeeze The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2023
Labor’s reform of safeguard mechanism will fail unless changed, say Greens Party will oppose the changes after the government refused to rule out banning new coal and gas projects The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2023
Refugees held offshore plead with Australia to be moved, saying ‘every day is suffering’ Home affairs department’s submission to inquiry is the only one opposing Greens senator’s bill calling for refugee evacuation to Australia The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2023
Patrick Harvie reveals breach of the peace conviction for protesting at Faslane A SCOTTISH Greens minister has said his breach of the peace conviction relates to non-violent protest action thought to have occurred at the… The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2023
Review of core Labor climate policy splits on party lines, Greens decry lack of ambition A Senate committee reviewing the government's proposed changes to the safeguard mechanism splits along predictable lines, with Labor MPs supporting the legislation and Greens and crossbenchers arguing it is not ambitious enough. ABC News · Mar 6, 2023
‘Independence has to be seen as means to an end’: Young Scots fight for their future A RECRUITMENT drive was a top priority for Edinburgh University Young Greens at the start of the academic year ... The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2023
AAP · Mar 6, 2023 New parents set to benefit from paid leave expansion New laws boosting accessibility to paid parental leave and locking in an expansion of the scheme have passed parliament.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2023 Super changes could affect 10% of people retiring in 30 years, Labor reveals Coalition accuses government of misrepresenting impact, while crossbenchers push to further tighten tax breaks for wealthy
The Conversation · Mar 5, 2023 Labor slides in a federal Newspoll; NSW polls give Labor a modest lead A federal Newspoll, conducted March 1-4 from a sample of 1,530, gave Labor a 54-46 lead, a one-point gain for the Coalition since the previous Newspoll in early February. Primary votes were 37% Labor (down one), 35% Coalition (up one), 10% Greens (down one), 7% One Nation (up one) and…
The New Daily · Mar 5, 2023 Alan Kohler: To defeat climate change, Australia must do the impossible The climate argument between Labor and The Greens is as strange as the carbon-reduction target being impossible to meet.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2023 First minister hopefuls clash over continuing SNP’s centre-left policies Humza Yousaf warns fellow frontrunners to replace Sturgeon in Scotland not to abandon her progressive agenda
The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2023 Angus Taylor says Labor has breached trust with ‘reckless’ superannuation changes Jim Chalmers has accused shadow treasurer of waging a ‘ridiculous scare campaign’ that doesn’t stand up to the facts
The New Daily · Mar 4, 2023 Greens demanding super tax start on July 1 and affect accounts of $1.9 million and more The Greens want to expand Labor's plans to boost the tax rate on super accounts, almost tripling the number of Australians affected
ABC News · Mar 4, 2023 PM gives Greens' super demands short shrift, says Labor's 'got the balance right' The prime minister quickly dismisses calls from the Greens to expand the scope of the government's changes to superannuation tax concessions.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2023 Adam Bandt says Greens could support key Labor climate policy if fossil fuels developments paused Greens leader says party will negotiate in good faith on proposals that deal with the ‘untenable’ opening of new coal and gas mines
The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2023 PM says Labor has ‘balance right’ on super tax concessions – as it happened Anthony Albanese answers questions in Aston, where today Labor candidate Mary Doyle launched her campaign.
AAP · Mar 3, 2023 Greens want super changes on accounts over $1.9 million The balance-of-power wielding Greens are demanding the government impose a higher tax rate on superannuation accounts above $1.9 million to secure their vote.