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Morning Mail: Nationals accused of serving tobacco lobby on vaping; supermarkets face massive fines; 1,300 die in hajj heat

Junior Coalition partner prioritising ‘tax grab’ over health, AMA says; Labor to push through changes to grocery code of conduct

The Guardian - AU

Climate and energy have emerged as a federal election flashpoint. But unless the economy improves, will voters be listening?

With a federal election due by May 2025, few doubt it will be fought over the high cost of living, with emphasis on energy policy and the punishing effects of electricity prices. But the underlying condition of the economy will determine the salience of these arguments with voters.

The Conversation

Nuclear 'fantasy' comes under scrutiny in parliament

An opposition proposal to build nuclear reactors has dominated parliamentary debate as politicians return to Canberra, with the plan labelled a "fantasy".

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Supermarkets could face billions in fines for grocery code breaches as Labor commits to reforms

Government to adopt recommendations of conduct review in full amid consumer and supplier complaints about soaring profits

The Guardian - AU

Should Australia recognise housing as a human right? Two crossbenchers are taking up the cause

The Australian Human Rights Commission thinks so, including it in a list of rights that should receive legislative protection

The Guardian - AU

‘Long held denialism’: Paul Keating launches stinging attack on Coalition’s nuclear power push

Former Labor prime minister claims opposition leader Peter Dutton will do ‘everything he can to de-legitimise renewables’

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan could cost as much as $600bn and supply just 3.7% of Australia’s energy by 2050, analysis suggests

Coalition proposal would cost a minimum $116bn – the same as Labor’s plan for almost 100% renewables grid by 2050, industry organisation says

The Guardian - AU

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Families set to pocket more than $60 a week from stage-three tax cuts

Treasury analysis shows ‘mums and dads’ will be among the biggest beneficiaries when 1 July cuts kick in, Jim Chalmers says

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton vows to override state nuclear bans as he steps up attack on PM

Opposition leader tells Liberal party officials that state premiers ‘won’t stop us’ and labels Anthony Albanese a ‘child in a man’s body’

The Guardian - AU

Dutton doubles down on nuclear, sledges PM

The prime minister is a "child in a man's body", Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says, as he ensures nuclear energy policy will be a centrepiece of the election.

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$How even the possibility of gas shortages inevitably feeds into Australia’s energy fracas$

How even the possibility of gas shortages inevitably feeds into Australia’s energy fracas

Aemo’s first ‘threat notice’ under new powers left Labor to fend off Coalition claims the system is in ‘dire trouble’

The Guardian - AU

Shadow energy minister says system in ‘dire trouble’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Housing land release plan a challenge but not 'impossible': Berry

Labor frustration at Greens' politicking on housing grows.

The Canberra Times

Nuclear power play: Coalition government could seize Liddell in 'national interest'

Coalition promises extensive community consultation process.

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Victoria signed MoU with Israeli defence ministry to share ‘opportunities’ from ‘global tensions’

The 2022 agreement intended to foster trade relations and ‘support greater collaboration on defence industry objectives’, documents reveal

The Guardian - AU

Will changes to Australian broadcast rules make sport free for all? TV networks say no

Labor’s plan aims to broaden the scheme that gives free-to-air broadcasters first dibs on big events such as the Olympics. But the channels themselves say it’s not enough

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Peter Dutton is seated aloft the nuclear tiger, hoping not to get eaten

No one doubts Peter Dutton has a huge task to sell his radical nuclear plan, with many experts throwing buckets of cold water over it. But on Thursday the opposition leader received some welcome backing.

The Guardian - AU

Victoria moves to introduce default $50 loss limit on poker machines

Labor will also overhaul a much-criticised tax break scheme for gaming venues under deal with Greens

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Senate opposition firms against Coalition’s nuclear power plan as David Pocock blasts ‘reckless’ proposal

ACT senator says he is not ideologically opposed but Coalition’s nuclear proposal is ‘unrealistic’ while Lidia Thorpe says it doesn’t make economic sense

AAP

'Shameless' NSW budget blasted for lack of support

The NSW opposition says Labor's second state budget is sorely lacking in direct cost-of-living relief at a time people across the state are crying out for it.

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Peter Malinauskas on political donations, kids on social media, and the nuclear option

After beating a first-term South Australian Liberal government in 2022, Labor premier Peter Malinauskas has gone on to be a reform advocate on issues including social media and politcal donations.

AAP

Demand for 'extreme' piggery and farm restrictions

An inquiry into Victoria's pork industry has called for the state government to ban sow stalls and make security cameras mandatory at abattoirs and farms.

AAP

Laws bring in harsher penalties for workplace deaths

Tough new laws will bring NSW in to line with most of the country as industrial manslaughter is made a criminal offence with penalties of up to 25 years' jail.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: nuclear questions mount, Labor pressed on gambling, Hezbollah warning

Experts say there is ‘no credible reason’ Coalition policy will bring lower power prices

The Conversation

Hybrid cars are having a moment – even though they’re dirtier than we think. What’s behind their popularity?

Just last year, data suggested plug-in hybrid cars were on the way out in Australia. But they’re back. New data shows plug-in hybrids and conventional hybrids combined have overtaken battery electric vehicle sales in the first quarter of 2024. The trend continued during April and May.

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