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Former deputy premier John Barilaro interfered with recruitment process for $600,000 UK agent general role, parliamentary committee finds

A final parliamentary report into a lucrative NSW trade commissioner job finds the former deputy premier wooed former NSW Business Chamber CEO Stephen Cartwright for the role over coffee, saying the government would pay for suitable family accommodation and cleaning.

ABC News · Feb 27, 2023

Labor says NSW on track to build more trains if elected

Labor is vowing to create jobs in NSW regional centres with $42 million to train apprentices in the Hunter, Illawarra and Sydney's west if it wins the election.

AAP · Feb 27, 2023

Perrottet 'impeded' committee's work in Barilaro report

A parliamentary committee has accused NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet of refusing to help a probe into lucrative overseas trade appointments.

AAP · Feb 27, 2023

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Labor's lead reduced in a NSW Newspoll four weeks before election; Voice support steady

The New South Wales state election will be held in nearly four weeks, on March 25. A Newspoll, conducted February 20-23 from a sample of 1,014, gave Labor a 52-48 lead, a two-point gain for the Coalition since a September NSW Newspoll. Primary votes were 37% Coalition (up two), 36%…

The Conversation · Feb 26, 2023

Accessible rentals in short supply amid calls for minimum accessibility standards for all new houses in NSW

The Sydney woman is struggling to find a new home with access for her wheelchair, caught by the no-grounds eviction policy and a dire shortage of rentals prioritised for those that need them most.

ABC News · Feb 26, 2023

Bob has no idea where he will be living in six weeks as Sydney's rental crisis hits hard

Bob Davis is being evicted from his Sydney rental home of 30 years and doesn't like his chances of finding something else in the city's white-hot market. Housing policy has become a battleground ahead of the state election.

ABC News · Feb 26, 2023

Labor's lead narrows a month out from NSW election

With less than a month to go until the NSW state election, a new poll shows the gap between Labor and the 12-year-old coalition government is tightening.

AAP · Feb 26, 2023

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Liberal Senator’s about-face on super as explosion in tax dodging revealed

Political stoush over super tax turns nasty as latest figures show use of retirement funds by wealthy investors dodging tax has exploded.

The New Daily · Feb 26, 2023

NSW Labor unveils election plan for Metro lines, but stops short of committing to Coalition's pledge

New South Wales Labor says it will prioritise Metro links in north-west and south-west Sydney if elected, but won't guarantee other projects announced by the Coalition.

ABC News · Feb 26, 2023

Safeguard a 'once in a decade' chance to cut emissions

The Albanese government won't consider bans on new coal projects in return for the Greens' support for its climate policy targeted at big emitters.

AAP · Feb 26, 2023

Labor defends potential superannuation changes that Coalition says would break election commitments

A bitter war of words is continuing between the federal government and the opposition as Labor continues to float winding back tax breaks on the nation's highest superannuation balances.

ABC News · Feb 26, 2023

Treasurer says super caps a 'tweak', not major reform

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the fundamentals of super will remain untouched and his floated changes to tax breaks on large balances are not controversial.

AAP · Feb 25, 2023

Perrottet pledges to overhaul 'terrible' stamp duty

The Perrottet government will expand their stamp duty reform if successful at the upcoming election, as Labor promises new western Sydney transport links.

AAP · Feb 25, 2023

The women hoping to be voted into lower house at NSW election

Kellie Sloane insists she is venturing into New South Wales politics, which has a lower house known as the bear pit, with her eyes wide open. She's one of a number of women hoping to make their mark at the upcoming election.

ABC News · Feb 25, 2023

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Los Angeles Times · Feb 25, 2023

Why scammers who stole billions in unemployment benefits may get away with fraud

WASHINGTON — Just a small percentage of the at least $60 billion in unemployment payments estimated to be lost to fraud during the pandemic has been recovered, and time is running out to prosecute those who committed the crime.

AAP · Feb 24, 2023

NSW Labor attacked over 'seven year' energy policy

The NSW coalition has lashed Labor over its "train wreck" energy policy after leader Chris Minns said his plan could take seven years to deliver bill relief.

The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2023

Powerpoint and politics: inside Queensland Labor’s shock decision to lock up children for breaching bail

Government claims a bipartisan approach to respond to community concerns, but experts warn of increased pressure on the buckling youth detention system

ABC News · Feb 24, 2023

Former Labor MP for Monaro Steve Whan seeking candidacy for seat in NSW election

Steve Whan was Labor's sitting member for Monaro for eight years and is hoping to make a comeback in the upcoming NSW election. The former politician is seeking pre-selection and says he still has "plenty of fire in the belly".

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Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2023

Refugees on Australian detention island sew lips shut in protest

Mohammad Shofiqul Islam and Mohammad Kaium have been held on the remote Pacific island of Nauru for nearly 10 years.

AAP · Feb 23, 2023

Building sector urges cross-party housing plan support

As the coalition prepares to oppose Labor's multi-billion dollar housing fund, the building sector says it's a sensible reform that needs support.

The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2023

Morning Mail: inflation linked to company profits, Ukraine one year on, Australia reach T20 final

A thinktank dismisses the idea rising wages causes price spiral; Australia sends drones to Kyiv in show of support; women claim thrilling T20 semi win

AAP · Feb 23, 2023

NSW Labor to ban dangerous benchtops if it wins poll

As the NSW coalition government spruiks its plan for a supply chain commissioner, Labor has promised to ban manufactured stone with high silica concentrations.

The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2023

‘Re-election vanity project’: Sussan Ley derides Anthony Albanese’s voice referendum campaign

Deputy Liberal leader claims PM ‘would rather see the Liberal party say no and this referendum fail’ than a yes vote prevail

The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2023

Australia’s high-speed rail should be rolled out in small stages with Sydney to Canberra first, experts say

Exclusive: Progressive upgrades of existing sections will pave the way for a proper link between major cities, lobby group says

The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2023

NSW Labor to join Dylan Alcott in public sector disability jobs drive if elected

Exclusive: Chris Minns will commit to target of 5.6% of public sector jobs held by people with disability through deal with former Australian of the year

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