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LNP is set for an easy win in Queensland, but its first term may pose a much greater challenge

It’s long been assumed the Queensland election of October 26 – to elect the state’s 58th (and second fixed, four-year) parliament – would be a tough ask for a tired-looking Labor government seeking a rare fourth term.

The Conversation

How the political parties are tackling one of the ACT's biggest issues

It's one of the sharpest thorns in the side of the government.

The Canberra Times

Not to throw shade, but we need more of it at revamped playground

Letters: 'It's a waste if people cannot use the park'.

Newcastle Herald

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Abortion debate erupts again after 'secret recording'

A colourful Queensland election campaign has taken another twist with allegations a "secret recording" reveals the opposition's intentions on abortion laws.

AAP

Climate 200-backed independent and Liberal party rising star in tight race for Pittwater

Blue-ribbon seat byelection triggered by Liberal MP Rory Amon’s resignation after child sexual abuse charges, which he has denied

The Guardian - AU

‘Put them in a coffin’: could debate over Queensland’s ‘youth crime crisis’ take a dangerous turn?

While data suggests youth crime rates are at near-record lows, it’s become a totemic issue in the election campaign and that has Indigenous academics worried

The Guardian - AU

Young children face jail again under controversial laws

The Northern Territory government has passed controversial laws to once again lower the age of criminal responsibility.

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Grattan on Friday: whatever his policy, Peter Dutton will be a big target on workplace relations

Peter Dutton has been receiving a good many political breaks recently – Anthony Albanese’s new house is the latest icing on the cake. Although the Coalition is not expected to win next year’s election, presently it looks placed to do well.

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Inside the £2.2m beach mansion that has sparked a political backlash against Australia’s PM

Anthony Albanese bought luxury property just as his government was preparing to roll out an affordable housing plan to address country’s housing crisis

The Independent UK

Anthony Albanese Cops Backlash On All Sides After ‘Tone Deaf’ Purchase Of $4.3 Million Home

“I can’t think of a greater act of self-sabotage in my life,” one MP said of Albo’s purchase.

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Liberal Laurence Antcliff to take on Labor in the Seat of Paterson

Laurence Antcliff to contest Paterson for Liberal Party.

Newcastle Herald

Afternoon Update: Labor rules out negative gearing changes; fans mourn Liam Payne; and the bid to bring back the thylacine

Pressure had been mounting on the government after Anthony Albanese’s purchase of a $4.3m property

The Guardian - AU

ACCESS DENIED: inland pools reports to remain under wraps

Request for 'full and unrestricted access' to Newcastle pool reports denied

Newcastle Herald

Labor rules out changing negative gearing or capital gains tax despite backlash to Albanese’s $4.3m cliffside house

Some government MPs called for a rethink amid concerns about Copacabana purchase ahead of election expected to be fought over housing

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'Benefit women a lot more': Lee won't make drastic changes to flexible work

Lee made her views known during a leaders' debate.

The Guardian - AU

Bridge reopens after fatal crash – as it happened

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Newcastle Herald

Outrage over Albo's property buy must be a standard applied to all

Letters: 'The criticism is so far over the top'.

The Guardian - UK

King Charles, know this: Australians don’t hate the royals – we just wish you’d lose interest in us

It’s a bit awkward: Charles and Camilla are expecting us to bring out the bunting. Instead, they’ll meet with a wall of lazy republicanism, says Guardian Australia columnist Van Badham

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The Guardian - AU

Albanese’s $4.3m home purchase could increase pressure to change property tax laws, Labor MPs suggest

Prime minister says he is focused on solving the housing crisis but the opposition has accused him of being out of touch with voters

The Guardian - AU

Coalition pledge to subsidise Australia’s most expensive form of energy makes ‘no sense’, Labor says

Chris Bowen questions why gas companies who already produce energy should get windfall gain under opposition’s plan

The Conversation

View from The Hill: Albanese would be better off if the story wasn’t ‘all about him’

Unless the government pulls up its political socks, Anthony Albanese could find himself spending a good deal of time in his spectacular new home, with its uninterrupted ocean views, sooner than he wishes.

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: ‘It’s going to be a bad result for Labor’ - Antony Green and Michael McKenna on the Qld election

Queenslanders vote on October 26 when, according to the polls, the almost decade-long Labor government is expected to be defeated.

AAP

Liberals float revival of contentious toll road project

Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto is eyeing a revival of plans to build an underground road tunnel to connect Melbourne's Eastern Freeway to CityLink.

The Guardian - AU

‘Blood on your hands’: Penny Wong heckled by pro-Palestine advocates as she gives humanitarian speech at university

Foreign affairs minister filmed walking away from podium as moderator asks some audience members to leave University of Tasmania venue

AAP

MP breaks party ranks on transgender birth certificates

A NSW Liberal MP has broken with ranks and accused her leaders of fearmongering over laws that make it easier for transgender people modify birth certificates.

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