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Victorian Greens say 30% of homes in new developments should be cheaper for first-time buyers

Party to announce election policy to build 200,000 affordable and public homes and reintroduce social housing levy on developers

The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2022

'That's not how it works at all': Stephen Kerr's attack on Scots voting system debunked

A TORY MSP has come under fire for “misrepresentation” after he accused Scottish parties of “gaming” the electoral system.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2022

Vic Greens pitch housing levies for poll

The Victorian Greens have big banks and developers in their sights as part of an election push to build 200,000 affordable and public homes in the state.

AAP · Sep 30, 2022

Grattan on Friday: National Anti-Corruption Commission set for easy birth thanks to Albanese-Dutton accord

Though they’d be the last to admit it, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have more in common than you might expect. They’re both unapologetic pragmatists.

The Conversation · Sep 29, 2022

Cheaper renewables drive coal closures

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says the falling cost of renewable energy was one of the factors behind AGL's early closure of coal-fired power.

AAP · Sep 29, 2022

EU lawmakers on Brazil's Bolsonaro: Respect vote or face sanctions

Several dozen members of the European parliament urged European Union leaders on Wednesday to monitor Brazil's Sunday election for attempts by far-right President Jair Bolsonaro to subvert democracy, arguing trade sanctions should apply if he does.

Reuters · Sep 28, 2022

Average Australian renter paid $3,000 more last year, research finds

Greens say average rent rise of 13.8%, or $62 a week, highlights need for two-year national freeze

The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2022

How does the government’s long-awaited anti-corruption bill rate? An integrity expert breaks it down

The prospects of Australia securing a strong federal anti-corruption agency have taken a huge leap forward, with introduction of the Albanese government’s much awaited National Anti-Corruption Commission bill into federal parliament.

The Conversation · Sep 28, 2022

Truss should ditch 'reckless' plan to move UK embassy in Israel, say Greens

LIZ Truss must rule out moving the UK embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, the Scottish Greens have insisted, after a similar move by…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2022

Go Off Queen: Mehreen Faruqi Referred Pauline Hanson’s Gross Tweet To The Human Rights Commission

"I have the right to talk about this history without being racially vilified."

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 28, 2022