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An attack on middle Australia? Unpacking the claims over Labor’s new super policy

A 30% tax rate will be applied to super above $3m. But you’d need to earn $200,000 for your entire working life to even come close to that sum

The Guardian - AU

Australian universities advised to avoid being ‘roped into’ multi-employer bargaining, leaked strategy reveals

Union calls document ‘incontrovertible proof’ institutions using ‘concerted’ plan to drive down wages

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: ‘Worst of inflation behind us’; China angry over TikTok bans; and why you should walk 11 minutes a day

Australia’s economy loses steam as interest rates bite

The Guardian - AU

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Greens to push Labor to fast-track 26 weeks of paid parental leave and pay superannuation on it

Party joins chorus of super funds and crossbenchers who want to use government’s tax concessions bill to call for broader changes

The Guardian - AU

Coalition lags on candidates as NSW election clock ticks

The major parties are yet to finalise candidates for a string of seats across NSW, with the Coalition far behind Labor as the election looms.

The New Daily

Dutton backs under-pressure Liberal MP Bridget Archer

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has described Tasmanian MP Bridget Archer as 'important', amid reports Liberals are aiming to oust her.

AAP

Forget the cries of socialism and class warfare, super is no longer politically untouchable

The hysterical response to changes in superannuation policy, led by the Murdoch press, is not as effective as it used to be

The Guardian - AU

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Peter Dutton says Bridget Archer ‘an important part of our team’ after claim Liberals could dump her

Opposition leader acknowledges ‘divergence of views’ but says the Liberal moderate represents the constituents in her marginal seat

The Guardian - AU

Richard Denniss: Climate action undermined by ineffective legislation

Passing climate legislation that does nothing to stop new gas and coal mines will make it harder for Australia to reduce its emissions in the future.

The New Daily

RSL's cenotaph concerns over Hobart stadium plans

RSL Tasmania has voiced its opposition to a proposed $715m stadium project on the Hobart waterfront because of the impact it would have on the city's cenotaph.

AAP

Albanese rejects changes to capital gains tax on the family home, ‘full stop, exclamation mark’

Prime minister says it’s a bad idea to change the capital gains tax concessions on family homes

The Guardian - AU

Coalition vows to repeal super tax changes if elected

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has vowed to repeal changes to superannuation tax concessions if the Coalition wins the next federal election.

The New Daily

Superannuation taxation increase to accounts over $3m not a broken promise, prime minister says

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he has not broken an election promise not to make any changes to superannuation, saying the change for the largest super accounts will take effect after the next federal election.

ABC News

House GOP appropriators unveil tighter earmark rules - Roll Call

House Republican appropriators have banned earmarks from the Labor-HHS-Education, Financial Services and Defense bills under new rules.

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The New Daily

Poll shows Labor tracking to win government in NSW

After 12 years in the political wilderness, Labor appears poised to form the next NSW government, according to a new poll.

Los Angeles Times

Biden taps Julie Su, who led California unemployment agency amid wave of fraud, as labor secretary

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday nominated Julie Su to be his next labor secretary, setting up the Californian to become the first Asian American he has appointed to run a Cabinet-level department.

Newcastle Herald

Still no dredging in Swansea channel as February target passes

The February deadline for much-needed dredging in the Swansea channel has passed without work beginning and NSW Labor is calling the situation an example of a government failure and a broken promise.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: voice misinformation warning, solar beats coal, moderate Liberal under threat

A communications expert fears the referendum could be swayed online, rooftop power will soon outstrip coal, and Bridget Archer could face deselection fight

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Geelong 'can't afford' to chip in for 2026 Commonwealth Games, councillor warns

A councillor from Victoria's second-biggest city warns Geelong will struggle to deliver on funding expectations for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, which will hold nine sports and the closing ceremony in the region.

The New Daily

Michael Pascoe: Why governments must meaningfully re-enter the housing market

Neither federal Labor nor the Coalition has any interest in dealing with the fundamentals underlying the housing crisis.

Newcastle Herald

Country town cricket and why Mardi Gras matters far past the parade

WE watched the Mardi Gras on ABC because a dear friend from my childhood, a person we regard and embrace as family, was on one of the floats.

AAP

Plan to 'future proof' Sydney with Metro: Perrottet

The premier has defended coalition metro plans for Sydney's west as a poll predicts a majority Labor victory at the looming 'nail-biter' NSW election.

AAP

Super tax change 'attack on aspirational Aussies': Libs

The treasurer says a change to super tax concessions above $3 million is a modest budget repair measure amid opposition attacks over the higher rate.

Roll Call

House GOP appropriators set to unveil new earmark restrictions - Roll Call

Leaders of two Appropriations subcommittees said they will not allow earmarks in their fiscal 2024 spending bills.

Roll Call

Biden taps Su to lead Labor Department - Roll Call

President Joe Biden said Tuesday that he would nominate Julie Su, the deputy secretary of Labor, to become Labor secretary.

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