Dominic Perrottet’s surprise ‘occasional’ vaping revelation NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has made a surprising admission about his use of a controversial controlled substance. The New Daily · Mar 3, 2023
Greens in fresh push for Murdoch media inquiry Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young will introduce legislation to establish a federal commission of inquiry into Rupert Murdoch’s media empire. The New Daily · Mar 3, 2023
The Australian finds super ‘victims’ among Sydney’s well-heeled – or is it satire? The paper has a case study of the pain to be inflicted by Labor’s higher tax rate on superannuation above $3m, but so does the Shovel. Plus: the ABC’s Mardi Gras ‘indulgence’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2023
No real estate agents fined for breaking NSW rent bidding rules, despite hundreds of warnings Fair Trading says it is taking ‘an educative approach’ to new laws and planning for future audits and enforcement action The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2023
Does Labor plan to use your super as a 'piggy bank' to fund its pet projects? The Coalition says Labor plans to use your super as a 'piggy bank' to fund its pet projects. What are the facts? ABC News · Mar 2, 2023
NAB bank head backs in Labor superannuation plan Labor has received support for its superannuation plan from an interesting quarter - the chief executive of NAB. AAP · Mar 2, 2023
NSW Labor vows to repair roads with funds diverted from Great Western Highway tunnel project The party promises to reallocate money from the controversial Great Western Highway upgrade to spend on roads across western Sydney and regional NSW if it wins this month's state election. ABC News · Mar 2, 2023
Aussie live sheep export trade on the chopping block The Labor government is pushing ahead with its election promise to phase out the live sheep export trade by setting up a panel to work out how to proceed. The New Daily · Mar 2, 2023
‘We paid jobless too much during COVID’: NSW minister The NSW hospitality minister has linked higher unemployment payments during the pandemic to the state's current skills shortage, drawing Labor criticism. The New Daily · Mar 2, 2023
Sheep exporters 'disgusted' by push to ban live trade Farmers WA says the federal government should review its promise to ban live sheep exports by sea, branding it a "dumb" commitment that will impact 3000 people. AAP · Mar 2, 2023
Former RSPCA boss to advise government on when, how to end $85 million live sheep trade A former animal rights campaigner, retired Labor MP and a Western Australian farmer will advise the federal government about how to shut down the export of live sheep, as farmers appeal the ban. ABC News · Mar 2, 2023
Earmark ban another wrinkle for labor, health, education bill WASHINGTON — House Republicans’ new restrictions on earmarks in the Labor-HHS-Education spending bill could further imperil passage of an already difficult bill. Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023
David Pocock wants urgent action on carbon credits before vote on key climate policy Crossbench senator’s support is crucial if government is to introduce planned revamp of safeguard mechanism The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2023
Earmark ban another wrinkle for labor, health, education bill - Roll Call House Republicans’ new restrictions on earmarks in the Labor-HHS-Education spending bill could imperil passage of an already difficult bill. Roll Call · Mar 2, 2023
AAP · Mar 2, 2023 Showman barbs, carrots for business in treasurer debate The men vying to be the next NSW treasurer have promised to ease financial strain on businesses, while clashing over public services wages and workers comp.
ABC News · Mar 2, 2023 NT Labor candidate Manuel Brown says fatal crash that led to conviction of driving without due care was 'a tragic accident' The Labor candidate for the Arafura by-election, Manuel Brown, has responded to revelations that he was convicted of driving without due care over a fatal crash in Katherine in 2009.
The New Daily · Mar 2, 2023 Libs fight super tax despite ‘little sympathy’ for rich The opposition will fight changes to super taxes for multimillionaires, despite admitting there is little public sympathy for the wealthy.
The New Daily · Mar 2, 2023 Labor tipped for NSW election victory as leaders go head to head The NSW premier and Opposition leader will go toe-to-toe in a debate on issues critical to Western Sydney, as the state's election draws closer.
ABC News · Mar 2, 2023 NSW Liberal MP Lee Evans fronts voters in Heathcote where boundary changes put Labor ahead on paper Against a literal Labor wall of fame, Liberal MP Lee Evans addresses voters in the seat of Heathcote, where electoral boundary changes have given the opposition an estimated margin of 1.7 per cent.
Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023 Senate clears resolution to nullify rule forcing climate considerations in investing; Biden plans veto WASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday cleared a resolution that would disapprove of a Labor Department rule allowing retirement plans to consider climate factors in their investment decisions, setting the stage for the first veto of President Joe Biden’s presidency.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2023 Superannuation on paid parental leave still ‘on the table’ for May budget, Katy Gallagher says Minister for finance says she would ‘like to do it now’ but concedes pressures on the budget are intensifying
Roll Call · Mar 1, 2023 Senate clears resolution to nullify 'ESG' rule; Biden plans veto - Roll Call President Biden is likely to veto his first piece of legislation, a resolution that would nullify a Labor Department investment rule.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2023 Labor promised aged care reform. The clock is ticking for genuine change Until the royal commission’s recommendations are acted on, the government is merely tinkering
The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2023 Morning Mail: greenwashing crackdown, Lisa Wilkinson defence revealed, Australia rout India The ACCC has uncovered a spike in dubious claims about environment-friendly and sustainable products; journalist sets out how she will defend defamation case
The New Daily · Mar 1, 2023 Alan Kohler: The superannuation tax increase is a dress rehearsal Jim Chalmers has hit upon a clever way to seek an election mandate for superannuation tax increases but book the revenue straight away.