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Premier open to compromises to maintain minority power

The state Liberal and Labor parties have ramped up efforts to try to form minority government, as the clock counts down on parliament's return.

AAP

Before the Australian election, both parties wanted to cut international student numbers. So why are they going up?

Foreign student places are to increase by 25,000 next year. Is this the end of the contentious debate over higher education?

The Guardian - AU

Another greyhound racing ban could see dishlickers done

It's a dog day afternoon for the greyhound racing industry as another government announces plans to stop punters spending a night at the dishlickers.

AAP

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Developing Coffs Harbour foreshore will amount to a ‘desecration of the land’, traditional owners say

Elders call plans to ‘revitalise’ 60-hectare precinct with six-storey housing and tourism facilities ‘inappropriate’

The Guardian - AU

Premier's big call as state parliament hangs in balance

Tasmania's leader has made an important appointment as he grapples with a hung parliament and braces for a no-confidence vote.

AAP

Australians are pushing back against ‘authoritarian’ anti-protest laws in ‘a return to the spirit of the 60s’

After the extraordinary crowds at the Sydney Harbour Bridge march, advocates say political attempts to crack down on freedom of speech are out of step with community attitudes

The Guardian - AU

Pro-Palestine MP's 'authoritarian' Labor spray rejected

A Labor premier says a sidelined MP's claims of bullying in a scathing attack on the party's leadership was an ordinary feature of typically secret discussions.

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Dissent against Chris Minns spills into NSW parliament as Labor MP accuses party of gagging debate on Gaza

Anthony D’Adam says he was bullied when attempting to speak about pro-Palestine Sydney Harbour Bridge protest in caucus

The Guardian - AU

Labor running out of time to get Green light to govern

Time is running out for Labor leader Dean Winter to convince crossbenchers he should take over as Tasmanian premier, the Greens say.

AAP

Trump to sign executive order to allow crypto and other private assets into 401(k)s

The order asks the secretary of labor to reexamine department guidance regarding the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.

Fortune

Grattan on Friday: Anthony Albanese marches cautiously towards Palestinian recognition

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been putting it succinctly, declaring it’s a question of when, not if, Australia recognises Palestine as a state.

The Conversation

Labor opens door to PwC after tax scandal

Restrictions on consulting firm PwC's ability to bid for government work have been lifted after a shocking tax scandal and allegations it misused information.

AAP

Labor decision to lift ban on PwC ‘an insult’ to inquiry that investigated Treasury scandal, Pocock says

Finance department rejects last minute plea from three senators urging it to maintain block on consultancy firm competing for new government work

The Guardian - AU

Archer shot into state cabinet amid new political clash

A high-profile former federal Liberal MP headlines the inclusions in a state premier's revamped cabinet after his minority government was recommissioned.

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The Guardian - AU

Australia’s potential surrender of creative content to tech giants for free is shocking. Labor must decide where it stands

The Productivity Commission appears to have bought into tech companies’ brazen arguments – and caught the Australian government off-guard

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Labor urged to take stand on big tech and AI; man allegedly sold opioid vapes; and can you get sick from being underdressed?

Arts, creative and media groups concerned with ‘rampant theft’ of intellectual property by AI models

The Conversation

How many of Australia’s 2.2 million property investors would lose out under a new plan to curb negative gearing?

The Australian Council of Trade Unions is pushing to limit negative gearing and capital gains tax discounts to just one investment property.

The Guardian - AU

Labor was in a climate crouch. It now has the chance to stand up to News Corp and put the national interest first

Australia’s political landscape is barely recognisable from four years ago. Will Labor abandon its risk-averse past and take an aggressive stance on emissions?

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Premier to face immediate test after minority return

A motion will be moved to test if state Liberals have the parliamentary numbers after being allowed to reform minority government without crossbench support.

AAP

'One-trick pony' MP bucks off parliament censure motion

Controversial MP Mark Latham has staved off a bid to draw a line under his alleged abuse of parliamentary privilege, hurling more vitriol during debate.

AAP

Fast approvals only add to housing construction logjam

Hastening development approvals without increasing building capacity will only add to the bottleneck in housing construction, researchers warn.

The Guardian - AU

Labor MPs urge government to prioritise reform of ‘failed’ job-ready university graduates scheme

Morrison-era program increased costs for subjects such as arts and law, while lowering course fees for degrees in Stem

The Guardian - AU

Mark Latham escapes NSW censure motion for now – but faces privileges committee

Vote on conduct of independent MP delayed until investigation into his handling of information about police chief Karen Webb completed

AAP

Labor vows to fight on as premier makes power move

A state premier will go to the governor to seek power within days, but the opposition leader says it's not the only option as he step up negotiations.

AAP

Nationwide protests planned after Harbour Bridge march

More pro-Palestine demonstrations are being planned around the nation as a court's approval of a headline-grabbing march prompts consideration of law changes.

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