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Marles says Labor ‘working through’ Trump administration’s Aukus review – as it happened

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View from The Hill: Albanese’s wedding guestlist a mudmap to his inner power sanctum

Those wanting to chart who’s in the prime minister’s inner sanctum need go no further than the political guests invited to his Saturday wedding.

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'I love you Jodie': PM weds in intimate ceremony

In a ceremony attended by a small group of family and friends, Australia's prime minister has made history by marrying his partner while in office.

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PM and Haydon's wedding signed, sealed, delivered

Anthony Albanese has wedded Jodie Haydon in front of a small gathering in the nation's capital, becoming the first prime minister to do so in office.

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Grattan on Friday: when the music stopped, Greens had out-stepped flat-footed Liberals on environment deal

Come dance with me! That was Environment Minister Murray Watt’s invitation to the opposition as he prepared to push through his reforms to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act.

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New rules crack down on high risk loans as Australian property market heats up

Regulator announces 20% cap on share of new lending banks can do on mortgages worth more than six times borrower’s income

The Guardian - AU

Risky home loans capped amid 'runaway' investor growth

A pick-up in riskier forms of home lending has prompted a regulator to set limits on high debt-to-income loans, but it is not expected to impact house prices.

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Afternoon Update: Chalmers flags energy bill relief as inflation jumps; legal battles over Giuffre estate; and Robert Irwin’s reality TV win

Inflation climbs 3.8% in the year to October with childcare costs and rent among the drivers

The Guardian - AU

Liberals lay out economic pitch to win back voters

Tax cuts and a stronger focus on AI are the centrepiece of the opposition's economic strategy to win back those who deserted them at the last federal election.

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Reserve Bank could raise interest rates as early as May after inflation climbs to 3.8%

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says government deciding on energy rebate extension in ‘next few weeks’ as cost of living continues to bite

The Guardian - AU

Public sector told to find significant savings but Jim Chalmers denies ‘big job cuts’

Coalition accuses government of breaking its promise not to cut the public sector as treasurer confirms reductions

The Guardian - AU

Inflation surges as energy rebates run out of gas

Lower energy rebates and higher housing costs than a year ago have propelled the headline inflation rate to its highest level in 16 months.

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Red tape setting back businesses billions and counting

Companies employ 52,000 dedicated workers, more than Australia's entire coal mining sector, just to comply with regulation strangling business investment.

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Treasurer blocks US takeover of Aussie pharma company

A takeover deal for an Australian pharmaceutical manufacturer has been knocked on the head, with the treasurer citing risks to the supply of critical medicines.

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Slash spending and reform taxes, IMF urges Australia

Australia should reintroduce a mining tax and limit spending growth in the NDIS and aged care, according to a leading global financial institution.

The Guardian - AU

The Coalition says ‘Jimflation’ is wrecking the nation – but would we have accepted the alternative?

Public spending can drive inflation, but from healthcare to education, Australians expect more and better public services – and Labor provided

The Guardian - AU

First stores allegedly selling illegal tobacco shut down in Sydney as officials wield new powers

Health minister Ryan Park promises the two closures are ‘just the beginning’ as NSW tries to stem sharp rise in illicit cigarettes and vapes

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Chalmers mulls automatic approval for foreign investors

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled more changes to the nation's foreign investment review scheme as he struck down a proposed pharmaceutical takeover.

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Former Adelaide MP named new ALP president – as it happened

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Treasurer hits back as opposition slaps panic button

The coalition has sought to link a recent rise in inflation and unemployment to the 1970s economic malaise, but analysts say there is no need to panic.

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RBA drops rates hint as Australia maintains AAA status

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has responded to a surprise jump in unemployment as a credit agency gives Australia's finance a tick of approval.

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Airlines to be probed over pricey regional fares

The Productivity Commission will examine pricing practices and competition in regional air travel as the future of a country carrier remains in the balance.

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Treasurer putting Australia in New York's state of mind

Australia's mineral wealth, renewable energy potential and unique regional positioning will be spruiked by the nation's treasurer to big money in the Big Apple.

The Guardian - AU

What could a Trump deal on critical minerals mean for Australia – and could Maga be a sticking point?

Ahead of Anthony Albanese’s White House visit, a ‘price floor’ and US investment in mining ventures have been flagged

The Guardian - AU

The ‘messy’ trend behind Australia’s rising unemployment is worrying economists

The RBA is holding fire on further rate cuts until it is confident that inflation is easing. But the latest jobs data complicates matters

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