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NSW Labor urges NSW Liberal Party to rule out preferencing Gareth Ward in Kiama seat

The NSW opposition urges the Liberal Party to rule out preferencing controversial former Liberal MP Gareth Ward for the seat of Kiama on the state's south coast.

ABC News · Feb 3, 2023

The John Barilaro factor: former NSW deputy premier becomes focal point in state campaign

New auditor general report highlighted his office creating new rules for a grants program that saw Labor electorates miss out entirely

The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2023

Teals and other NSW independents seek to kill controversial Pep-11 gas permit

Exclusive: Candidates hoping to hold the balance of power to push for state-level development bans

The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2023

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Medicare review: what changes can we expect to see - and what’s still missing?

Health sector welcomes the broad vision of taskforce report, but worries it’s short on details, a timeline and money

The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2023

Fury over Chalmers’ essay is a reminder to Labor: change won’t get an easy ride

The government has an enormous agenda this year but the reaction to the treasurer’s ideas signals the obstacles it faces

The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2023

Queensland’s draconian approach to youth justice sets kids up to fail

Tightened bail laws have led to a spike in children being imprisoned – the long-term damage caused by short-term, vote-chasing politics

The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2023

Afternoon Update: national cabinet falls short on primary care, AMA says; US police kill again; and a Chinese spy balloon

Strengthening Medicare report welcomed but experts criticise lack of detail on making GPs more affordable for Australians

The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2023

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Opposition says SA students flouting phone ban

The South Australian opposition says high school students are flouting a phone ban but the government says the new rules are working well.

AAP · Feb 3, 2023

NSW ICAC handed report into bushfire grants, as opposition scrutinise John Barilaro's role

The state's opposition leader also wants the former deputy premier John Barilaro to be referred to the ICAC, after a report from the auditor-general criticised the administration of fast-tracked bushfire grants.

ABC News · Feb 3, 2023

Controversial PEP-11 gas project revived after Labor agrees to vacate Scott Morrison's decision

Former prime minister Scott Morrison's decision to reject a controversial offshore gas exploration licence off the New South Wales coast is set to be overturned.

ABC News · Feb 3, 2023

Medicare overhaul targets doctor quality and affordability

GPs will receive government funding for longer appointments and more affordable care under a huge overhaul of Australia's Medicare system.

The New Daily · Feb 3, 2023

Labor pledges 600 extra firefighters for NSW

Labor says it will add 600 new firefighters to NSW stocks saying the program will pay for itself by cutting the reliance on overtime.

AAP · Feb 3, 2023

John Barilaro: NSW government hands report into office’s intervention in bushfire grants to Icac

Auditor general’s scathing findings provided to watchdog ‘for their information’ after Labor threat

The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2023

Peter Dutton linked the end of the cashless debit card to crime in Alice Springs. What are the facts?

Peter Dutton linked the end of the cashless debit card to increasing crime in Alice Springs. But there's one major problem with his claim.

ABC News · Feb 3, 2023

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AAP · Feb 2, 2023

Labor threatens ICAC referral over bushfire grants

The exclusion of Labor areas from urgent bushfire recovery funds could be sent to the corruption watchdog if ex-MP John Barilaro fails to answer questions.

ABC News · Feb 2, 2023

Barnaby Joyce says Labor hasn't released the wording to enshrine the Voice to Parliament in the constitution. Is that correct?

Barnaby Joyce says Labor has not released the detail of the wording change to the constitution for the Voice to Parliament. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2023

GOP attorneys general sue Labor Department over ESG rule

A group of 25 Republican attorneys general sued Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and the Labor Department over a Biden administration regulation that gives retirement plan sponsors more freedom to consider environmental, social and governance factors when selecting investments.

The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2023

Morning Mail: Albanese’s voice pledge, Turnbull raises Aukus sovereignty risk, Shell profits double

The prime minister will go ahead with the referendum even without bipartisan support, he tells us

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The Conversation · Feb 2, 2023

It'll be tough for Perrottet to win the NSW election. But Labor won't romp home either

At the New South Wales election on March 25 a 12-year-old Coalition government will be seeking re-election.

Roll Call · Feb 2, 2023

GOP attorneys general sue Labor Department over ESG rule - Roll Call

Republican state attorneys general are trying to block a Labor Department rule easing the path for investors to consider ESG criteria.

The Conversation · Feb 2, 2023

Grattan on Friday: Chalmers attracts some flak for blue sky ideas but the government has bigger problems

Jim Chalmers likes to say we need national “conversations” about the economic issues facing the country. Now, just as the new parliamentary year is set to begin on Monday, Chalmers has bought himself a doozy of a conversation, with his essay advocating we embrace “values-based capitalism”.

The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2023

Malcolm Turnbull says Labor has failed to answer if Aukus deal compromises Australian sovereignty

Former PM says if operation of nuclear subs depends on US then that is ‘a momentous change which has not been acknowledged’

AAP · Feb 2, 2023

Push to ban mobiles as NSW teacher shortage quizzed

An inquiry has been told the academic performance of NSW school students has dipped due to a lack of teachers, as Labor pushes to ban phones in classes.

AAP · Feb 2, 2023

Barilaro's office denied bushfire funds in Labor seats

The NSW Auditor-General's report on bushfire recovery grants has found John Barilaro's office excluded Labor electorates from urgent funding.

ABC News · Feb 2, 2023

IMF urges tough tax reforms as Australia treads 'narrow path' to avoid recession

The Albanese government is being urged to embark on a range of unpalatable economic and tax reforms to pay for massive spending already baked into its budget.

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