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Electrifying call for national ban on gas to new homes

Ban gas connections to new homes and set a date for ending residential gas use instead of "enthusiastic inaction" on transition, critics are urging Labor.

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Greens say stand-off is driving progress on rent reform

The Greens are digging in on their demand the federal government impose rent caps nationwide, claiming some early success at a state and territory level.

The New Daily

Labor can change their mind on rent caps: Greens

The Greens are digging in on their demand the federal government impose rent caps nationwide, claiming some early success at a state and territory level.

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Morning mail: Australia win Ashes thriller, defence coy on MPs using VIP jets, Titanic sub search goes on

Pat Cummins swaps ball for bat and plays innings for the ages to seal two-wicket win, Labor seeks advice on double dissolution

The Guardian - AU

Labor won’t let elections ‘be held hostage by rich people’ but signals it could soften donation caps for charities

Special minister of state Don Farrell says government will consider unintended consequences of proposed laws

The Guardian - AU

Dutton’s climate ‘stunt’ sacrifices tax cut promise: Labor

The Coalition risks sacrificing an election promise on small business tax cuts to pull a political stunt on climate change, Labor claims.

The New Daily

Australian government seeks urgent legal advice on double dissolution over housing bill standoff

Labor used question time to pile pressure on the Greens, accusing them of caring more about retweets than rentals

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NSW to urgently consider retrofitting and enforcing seatbelts on buses after deadly Hunter Valley crash

Minns government asks taskforce to examine enforcement of laws but experts say making drivers legally responsible will be difficult

The Guardian - AU

Daniel Andrews refuses to apologise for calling Liberal MP Cindy McLeish a ‘halfwit grub’

Victorian premier says his comment in parliament was in defence of Labor MP Kat Theophanous

The Guardian - AU

NSW budget faces ‘severe challenges’ as economy slows and interest rate repayments soar

Nevertheless, Labor has confirmed it is deferring a decision on an increase to the sales tax on the Star casino group

The Guardian - AU

‘Juvenile’: PM seeks advice as housing policy stalls

Anthony Albanese says the government is seeking advice on the triggers for a double dissolution after the Greens delayed a key housing bill.

The New Daily

Labor’s plan for ‘green Wall Street’ in danger as Coalition backflips to oppose bill

Opposition shift sets up battle between government and the Greens, who say proposed nature repair market is ‘irreparable’

The Guardian - AU

Vic premier refuses to apologise for 'halfwit' jibe

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says he was defending a colleague when he called Liberal MP Cindy McLeish a "halfwit grub" in parliament.

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Proposed spending and donations caps may at last bring genuine reform to national election rules

Money in electoral politics is like salt in the human body. Essential for activity – but too much imperils the heart.

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The New Daily

All options on table as housing fund held up in Senate

Labor could shelve a key election promise - legislating a $10 billion housing fund - after the Greens successfully had it delayed until October.

AAP

'Juvenile': PM seeks advice as housing policy stalls

The prime minister says the government is seeking advice on the triggers required for a double dissolution after the Greens delayed a key housing bill.

The Guardian - AU

Leak of Brittany Higgins texts likely ‘not legal’ and may deter women from speaking up, Albanese warns

Prime minister says coverage and commentary that followed leaked texts have been ‘really regrettable’

AAP

Push for legal personal marijuana use in NSW, Vic, WA

The Legalise Cannabis Party is poised to introduce bills to decriminalise the drug for personal use in NSW, Victoria and Western Australian parliaments.

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The New Daily

Paul Bongiorno: Business as usual in Canberra – so much for a kinder, gentler politics

Winston Churchill once observed that “democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others that have been tried”.

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'Tough choices' for NSW amid per-capita recession worry

NSW families are being warned about tough decisions that must be made on government spending as inflation bites the country's largest employer.

The Guardian - AU

Victoria to consider rent caps and taxes on Airbnb owners to ease rental crisis

Exclusive: Greens will support Labor’s state budget in exchange for measures as Yarra council creates emergency fund to help with cost of living

The Guardian - AU

Tensions arise as Lidia Thorpe and Pauline Hanson vie to contribute to voice pamphlet

Representatives for opposing sides must collaborate on essays outlining their stands on Indigenous voice to parliament

The Guardian - AU

Labor poised to cap donations and spending after key report released

Government says electoral reforms are needed for transparency, but Coalition has vowed to resist ‘tooth and nail’

The Guardian - AU

NSW must help Reserve Bank ‘slay the inflation dragon’, state treasurer says

Daniel Mookhey to give major speech to parliament outlining the state’s finances as budget delayed until September

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Labor furious after housing bill delayed; Leigh Sales nominated for Gold Logie; and snow hits the Alps

Greens and government descend into an angry war of words over housing policy

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