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Leading bank says budget won’t add to inflation

The federal government's latest budget is not expected to drive up inflation with the biggest bank saying the direction for rates is likely to be downward.

The New Daily · May 12, 2023

Tasmania's Liberal government thrown into minority as MPs defect over $715 million AFL stadium in Hobart

Concerns over a contentious $715 million stadium and the government's priorities have pushed two Tasmanian MPs to quit the Liberal Party and sit as independents, ending Premier Jeremy Rockliff's majority.

ABC News · May 11, 2023

Crash between two school buses in Blue Mountains leaves eight in hospital – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2023

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Tasmania Police Association concerned about force burn-out amid spiking overtime costs

Costs at 24-hour police stations in Tasmania have more than doubled, and in some cases tripled, since the middle of last year.

ABC News · May 11, 2023

Grattan on Friday: Peter Dutton warns of threat to 'working poor' in budget reply lacking a big picture

Peter Dutton needed to sketch a big picture in his Thursday night budget reply – to look like an alternative prime minister. He failed to do so.

The Conversation · May 11, 2023

Dutton showcases policy brain in ambitious budget reply

With his agenda on the table, Mr Dutton mounted an attack on the budget and the Albanese government’s Big Australia approach.

The New Daily · May 11, 2023

Budget reply speech 2023: Peter Dutton withholds support for jobseeker boost and doubles down on migration attacks

Opposition leader calls for increase to income-free threshold and claims ‘Big Australia approach’ will inflame cost-of-living pressures

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2023

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Afternoon Update: Senate stoush over Labor’s housing bill; Lehrmann inquiry twist; and Google launches AI chatbot in Australia

War of words between Labor and Greens over housing affordability future fund bill devolves into personal attacks

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2023

Greens and Senate unite to kick $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund to the long grass

The Greens and Coalition have joined forces in a move that kicks Labor's $10 billion housing policy into the long grass, leaving the government's plans at a major road block.

ABC News · May 11, 2023

Watch: Budget debate heats up, Housing fund fallout, Wiggles NRL move

Watch: Peter Dutton is preparing his Federal Budget reply speech, but not before taking another swipe at Labor's 'inflationary' Budget. Meanwhile, a

The New Daily · May 11, 2023

Breast cancer survivor praises Medicare in first speech

Mary Doyle overcame breast cancer and 100 years of history to become the first woman to represent the seat of Aston after a by-election last month.

The New Daily · May 11, 2023

Fury at millionaire’s pricey McLaren crane lift

A millionaire property investor has sparked a storm after stopping traffic to crane a $2 million sports car into his $39 million penthouse.

The New Daily · May 11, 2023

No love lost between Greens and Labor as standoff over housing bill boils over

The Greens are in an excruciating position as they court angry renters while the government plays to middle-of-the-road voters

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2023

Fierce debate flares as Greens stare down Labor push for vote on housing bill

Penny Wong withdrew comments personally targeting the Greens’ housing spokesperson, but accused the party of joining a ‘filibuster’

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2023

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The New Daily · May 10, 2023

Labor policies pressure housing and families: Dutton

Peter Dutton is set to deliver the coalition's budget reply in the House of Representatives, revealing what aspects of Labor's plan he will support and reject.

ABC News · May 10, 2023

Did Treasurer Jim Chalmers keep his facts straight in this week's budget speech?

Treasurer Jim Chalmers used his budget speech this week to spruik the government's credentials and programs. But did he keep his facts straight?

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2023

Opposition will ‘use every tactic’ to block bill – as it happened

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ABC News · May 10, 2023

Lack of ear, nose and throat specialists keeping Tasmanians from getting vital surgery

Tasmanians are waiting years instead of days to access vital ear, nose and throat specialist appointments. The Department of Health is trying to find a solution.

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The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2023

NSW government moves to ban political donations from clubs with poker machines

Exclusive: Proposed changes to the state’s electoral funding act will treat some venues similar to developers

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2023

Australia’s increase in welfare payments ‘is just a Band-Aid’, say low-income earners

‘I’m not going to be ungrateful, it will help … But the reality is, people like myself, we’re trapped’

The Conversation · May 10, 2023

The day after the night before - Chalmers and Taylor on the budget

Will the budget make inflation worse? Are its boosts to welfare payments just the first step for the Labor government? Could the projected one-off surplus be followed by another one or more? What (if any) of the budget measures will the Coalition oppose? There’s quite a bit about this budget…

The New Daily · May 10, 2023

Leaks reveal Greens’ bizarre counter-offer to budget plan

TND understands negotiations over the poverty alleviation package will be kicked off with a proposal from the Greens to amend the budget.

Pedestrian.tv · May 10, 2023

Just Some Basic Shit You Can’t Buy With Labor’s $2.85/Day JobSeeker Increase

Imagine welfare increases being so low you can't even buy two-minute noodles with them.

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2023

Jim Chalmers accuses Coalition of ‘downward envy’ as Dutton refuses to commit to jobseeker increase in budget

Angus Taylor repeats claims budget may have increased chances Reserve Bank will further increase interest rates

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2023

Afternoon Update: Budget reactions; US child shot playing hide-and-seek; and Air New Zealand’s new bunk beds

Labor’s budget criticised as Coalition and Greens say there is not enough cost-of-living help

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