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Labor guarantees 3 days of childcare and 160 new centres. What does this mean for families?

The Albanese government has pledged two major changes to early childhood education and care in the run up to next year’s federal election.

The Conversation · Dec 11, 2024

Rail project blowout sparks a 'cooking the books' claim

Queensland's Liberal National government has been accused of "cooking the books" after claiming a major rail project has blown out to triple the original price.

AAP · Dec 11, 2024

Labor takes another step towards universal childcare

Labor has unveiled a childcare policy for the upcoming federal election, charting a path to universal care.

AAP · Dec 11, 2024

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Morning Mail: Labor’s childcare promise, Israel ‘destroys’ Syria fleet, taxi drivers spurn metered fares

Anthony Albanese to unveil subsidy for families earning less than $535,000 a year

The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2024

Thousands of families in line for cheaper childcare

More than 60,000 families would access three days of subsidised childcare while an access test branded punitive will be scrapped under a Labor policy.

AAP · Dec 10, 2024

Michele Bullock’s ‘wild ride’ at the RBA could spell trouble for Labor if interest rate cuts aren’t on the way

Growth has slowed but employment is up – could the new year bring mortgage repayment relief?

The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2024

Anthony Albanese to promise three days subsidised child care without an activity test

Anthony Albanese will promise a re-elected Labor government would guarantee three days of subsidised child care without people having to undertake an activity test.

The Conversation · Dec 10, 2024

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David Crisafulli Just Banned Abortion Debates In QLD Parliament, Here’s Why

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has announced that the state's parliament will not hold any debates on abortion for the next four years.

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 10, 2024

Dutton thinks he’s a hard man stoking culture wars – but where is the plan for winning the election?

Labor’s choices are either allow Dutton to continue angry monologues, or elevate the Coalition’s talking points further by clapping back

The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2024

AFP taskforce to target antisemitism as Asio boss warns politically motivated violence a ‘principal’ concern

Attorney general says now a ‘time for national unity’ after PM defends Labor’s response to Melbourne synagogue fire

The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2024

Despite a dire poll result, Labor isn’t panicking – it’s all still to play for in 2025

While plenty of voters feel worse off than in 2022, they aren’t convinced the Coalition will do any better

The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2024

Infectious virus samples missing after state lab bungle

An investigation has been launched after a laboratory lost hundreds of infectious virus samples, but a state government has played down the public health risk.

AAP · Dec 9, 2024

Peter Dutton accused of ‘disgusting’ political point-scoring after synagogue fire – then attacks Jewish Labor MP

Josh Burns says he has been standing up for his Melbourne community ‘every day’ as Chris Bowen calls for national unity

The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2024

Newspoll returns to a tie after Coalition leads, but Labor has worst result this term in Resolve

A national Newspoll, conducted December 2–6 from a sample of 1,258, had a 50–50 tie, a one-point gain for Labor since the previous Newspoll in early November. Primary votes were 39% Coalition (down one), 33% Labor (steady), 11% Greens (steady), 7% One Nation (up two) and 10% for all Others…

The Conversation · Dec 8, 2024

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2024

Labor made a mess of Queensland youth justice – now the LNP seems hellbent on making it worse

Many believe ‘adult time’ for children is a remarkably retrograde step, but it comes towards the bottom of a long, slippery slope

The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2024

Congress of cheesed-off unions could leave Labor scrambling for crumbs

‘Potentially historic’ moment looms at the ACTU meeting, as aggrieved unions threaten to direct support elsewhere

The Conversation · Dec 8, 2024

View from The Hill: Albanese announces more funding for Jewish security, labels synagogue firebomb ‘terrorism’

In the reactions to incidents of antisemitism, many people observe a contrast between New South Wales Premier Chris Minns and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

AAP · Dec 6, 2024

Seatless independent backs neighbour as PM hits WA

Federal MP Kylea Tink has decided not to run again at the next election, instead throwing her support behind a neighbouring independent.

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Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su Touts November Jobs Report

Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su discusses positive job trends and gradual economic improvements under the Biden administration.

The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2024

Rosehill racecourse report referred to NSW corruption watchdog as ‘unanswered questions’ remain

Inquiry makes Icac referral after finding government did not follow proper process in early stages of bid to develop racecourse into 25,000 homes

The Conversation · Dec 5, 2024

Grattan on Friday: frustrated government can only bite its tongue as it waits on Michele Bullock

As she reads the economic commentators, Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock might, in moments of doubt, wonder whether she’s making a similar misjudgement to her predecessor Philip Lowe.

The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2024

Adelaide to Fiji flight makes unscheduled landing – as it happened

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AAP · Dec 3, 2024

Labor plays down Greens' push for power-sharing deal

Frontbencher Katy Gallagher says there are no plans to strike a power-sharing deal with the Greens and is talking up Labor's prospects at the next election.

The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2024

Twenty private schools with wealthiest parents received $130m total in Australian public funds in 2023

Data comes as education minister remains stalled in negotiations with states and territories over contributions to Schooling Resource Standard

The Conversation · Dec 3, 2024

View from The Hill: Paul Fletcher’s rant against the teals risks insulting voters the Liberals need to win

Liberal frontbencher Paul Fletcher got a big shock last election in his Sydney seat of Bradfield. Teal candidate Nicolette Boele pushed the result to preferences, leaving her within striking distance for next year’s poll. She has been further helped by the redistribution.

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