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Should the government freeze rents for two years? The Greens think it is a no-brainer, but economists are less certain

The federal Greens are calling for a nationwide two-year freeze on rent increases as part of a plan to ease pressure on tenants. But economists are warning the freeze may not be the right solution to Australia's housing crisis.

ABC News

Government dismisses rental price freeze

A rental freeze proposed by the Greens is not on Labor's radar, with boosting supply central to the government's response to affordable housing shortfalls.

AAP

Albanese government urged to freeze rent rises for two years to avoid ‘national tragedy’

Greens plea comes as research finds skyrocketing regional rents are contributing to unfilled job vacancies

The Guardian - AU

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Australian government launches offshore petroleum exploration permits for 47,000 sq km of ocean

Resources minister says exploration ‘central to alleviating future domestic gas shortfalls’ but Greens slam ‘mockery’ of climate target

The Guardian - AU

Downing Street responsible for energy bills and inflation, say Greens

Decisions made in Downing Street are responsible for rising prices, energy bills and the highest rate of inflation in the G7, the Scottish Greens…

The National (Scotland)

SA Greens to back free hospital parking

The Greens will bid to amend South Australian government legislation to ensure hospital workers can continue to receive free parking.

AAP

NSW nurse and rail unions announce more industrial action – as it happened

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Morning mail: Morrison privileges push rejected, Kyrgios faces new legal action, Murdoch sues Crikey

Wednesday: Scott Morrison has been spared being referred to the privileges committee over his secret ministries – for now. Plus: a young dancer who wants ballet to be ‘more noisy’.

The Guardian - AU

Legal advice found Scott Morrison 'fundamentally undermined' principles of responsible government. What happens now?

A week-and-a-half after finding out about Scott Morrison's many extra ministries, questions are slowly being answered. Here's where this saga is likely heading next.

ABC News

Speaker rejects Greens push to refer Scott Morrison to privileges committee

Milton Dick found there was not enough evidence to suggest former PM deliberately misled parliament

The Guardian - AU

Biggest seismic testing for oil and gas at odds with Australia’s net zero push, activists say

Environmentalists condemn ‘outrageous’ testing plans in Otway Basin off coast of Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia

The Guardian - AU

Council approves Darby Street expanded outdoor dining trial, traffic changes

City of Newcastle will trial speed bumps and expanded outdoor dining in Darby Street after councillors approved a traffic plan for the cafe strip on Tuesday night.

Newcastle Herald

Brisbane LNP councillors dismiss 'unhinged, anti-car' Greens proposal for 30kph streets

Greens councillor Jonathan Sriranganathan's second attempt at installing 30kph speed limits on Brisbane streets is voted down in council chambers.

ABC News

Scott Morrison’s secret ministries ‘fundamentally undermined’ responsible government, advice shows

Solicitor general says former PM’s appointment to five additional portfolios was legally valid, as Anthony Albanese pledges to fix loopholes

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The Conversation

First Resolve poll since election has huge Labor lead, and Labor also has massive lead in Victoria

A federal Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted August 17-21 from a sample of 2,011, gave Labor 42% of the primary vote (32.6% at the May federal election), the Coalition 28% (35.7%), the Greens 12% (12.2%), One Nation 5% (5.0%), UAP 2% (4.1%), independents 8% (5.3%) and others 3% (5.2%).

ABC News

More Melbourne trains and trams to run every 10 minutes under Victorian Greens proposal

The Victorian Greens vow to use their crossbench influence in a future state parliament to push for more frequent train and tram services across the majority of Melbourne lines, in a bid to move closer to a "turn up and go" public transport system.

The Guardian - AU

Anti-aircraft noise campaigners to target shareholders in bid for Brisbane airport curfew

Independent review recommends moving flight paths to alleviate noise concerns but disgruntled residents want solutions sooner

Newcastle Herald

A long way from utopia, let's park this idea

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Joyce says Qantas ‘not good enough’ in apology over airport chaos – as it happened

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Labor declares victory in NT by-election, narrowly holding the seat of Fannie Bay after Michael Gunner’s departure

A month after former chief minister Michael Gunner resigned from his long-time Labor seat, Brent Potter has been elected with the help of Greens preferences.

Daily Record

Keir Starmer's path to power: The strengths and weaknesses of Labour's leader

The Record Politics team take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Keir Starmer as he looks to win the next general election.

The Guardian - AU

Calls for governor general to explain exclusion of Morrison ministries from official diary

Greens want to know if decision not to disclose extra ministerial powers was David Hurley’s or then prime minister’s

ABC News

WA is the state with the most work to do to meet the federal government's emissions reduction target

Of all the states in Australia, WA has the most work to do to meet the federal government's target of reducing emissions by 43 per cent in the next seven years. Can it be done?

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison’s secret ministries: were they legal? And what happens next?

Albanese has sought legal advice on the matter while the Greens and crossbenchers say former PM should face a parliamentary investigation

The New Daily

If Labor is serious about electric vehicles, fixing the fringe-benefits tax is the next step

If Labor were serious about EVs, it would drop the government’s annual billion-dollar subsidy for fossil-fuel cars through the novated lease rort.

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