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Scott Morrison, Michaelia Cash facing questions about using Solicitor-General in Liberal matter

Australia's Prime Minister and Attorney-General are facing questions about whether they abused their powers to instruct the Commonwealth Solicitor-General for partisan reasons in a bid to resolve a Liberal Party preselection stoush.

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Morrison and Perrottet fail in bid to have high court resolve NSW preselection crisis

Labor targets attorney general for engaging top lawyer at taxpayer expense for ‘NSW Liberal party factional war’

The Guardian - AU

CLP vice president Jed Hansen quits the party to contest federal seat of Solomon as an independent

The vice president of the Northern Territory opposition party resigns to run against the party's own federal candidate in the seat of Solomon – a move likely to fuel further speculation the party is "divided".

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High Court refuses Vic Labor challenge

Victorian Labor powerbrokers have failed to get special leave from the High Court to challenge national intervention in the branch.

AAP

Australia risks damage to economy without expanded money laundering laws, says Senate committee

Government has ‘dragged its feet’ on reform and Australia could be placed on grey list which includes Syria, Myanmar and South Sudan

The Guardian - AU

Heavy-handed approach to aid has disenchanted Pacific Island nations and compromised Australia’s security

Taking countries’ preferences and needs seriously is the first step to strengthening leadership in the region

The Guardian - AU

A cut-and-paste attack on electric vehicle batteries and renewables is spanning the globe. But is it right?

Despite a boost from former resources minister Matt Canavan, a well-shared text essay decrying renewables contains only partial truths

The Guardian - AU

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PM issues budget challenge to Albanese

Labor leader Anthony Albanese will hand down his budget reply on Thursday night, but the opposition has stressed it won't be an alternative budget.

AAP

Paid parental leave reform ‘flies in the face of reality’

Advocates say traditional gender stereotypes and wage disparities mean mothers would be more likely to take on the full 20 weeks of parental leave.

The New Daily

Anthony Albanese labels federal budget a ‘cynical exercise’ aimed only at re-election

Labor says the 2022-23 budget is ‘not a plan for Australia’s future’ and promises to focus on health and long-term planning in budget reply

The Guardian - AU

AFP creates new task force ahead of federal election to protect politicians, candidates

A dedicated police taskforce to protect politicians during the election campaign will be set up, following recent threats against several parliamentarians.

ABC News

Newcastle Labor MPs find budget flaws

The Hunter's Labor politicians have labelled the budget a "wasted opportunity" for the region.

Newcastle Herald

Josh Frydenberg let the figures fly during the budget speech. Here's what you need to know to sort the fact from the spin

Budget speeches are prone to flourishes and embellishment, with treasurers attempting to present their government's record in the best light. With figures flying thick and fast, RMIT ABC Fact Check sorts fact from spin.

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The Conversation

Federal budget: $160 million for nature may deliver only pork and a fudge

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s cash-splash budget has a firm eye on the upcoming federal election. In the environment portfolio, two spending measures are worth scrutinising closely.

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jim Chalmers on the budget Labor can't oppose

The opposition is criticising the government’s “giveaway” budget but, predictably, with the election close, is not opposing its cost of living package, which includes a temporary cut in full excise and billions of dollars for low and middle income taxpayers, pensioners and welfare recipients.

The Guardian - AU

Factcheck: Does the federal 2022-23 budget contain $3bn of secret cuts?

Labor is accusing the Coalition of hiding billions in cuts, but Simon Birmingham says they are decisions taken but not announced

The Conversation

Budget 2022: the government spends big on its 'khaki election' strategy, but neglects diplomacy and other 'soft' power

The Morrison government has been signalling for some time that it wants the 2022 federal election to be a so-called “khaki election”: one big on defence and national security.

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The Canberra Times

There's a pretty big problem for Canberrans in the new first home buyer scheme

In Canberra, the scheme is capped at $500,000 properties despite the median house price now more than $1 million.

AAP

Vic Labor figures seek end to intervention

Victorian Labor powerbrokers will find out on Thursday whether they can challenge national intervention in the branch in the High Court.

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We Compiled All The Peri-Peri Reacts To This Year’s Extremely Lemon And Herb Budget

The Coalition's pre-election budget for the 2022-23 financial year is here and it has underwhelmed everyone, so here are the spicy reactions.

ABC News

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says federal budget 'a plan for an election, not a plan for Australia's future'

Scott Morrison knocks back accusations he is trying to buy votes with tax cuts and one-off payments ahead of the election, arguing instead his budget delivers "real cost of living relief right now".

The Guardian - AU

Worst could be yet to come for flood-hit areas – as it happened

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Budget 2022 as it happened: Josh Frydenberg addresses National Press Club to sell election budget

With an election looming, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg uses his address at the National Press Club to convince Australians his government's budget is the way forward for the country.

Newcastle Herald

It's full steam ahead for pork -barrelling

Newcastle Herald readers have their say

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