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Follow the money: the organisations that spent the most on social media during the election

Social media advertising is an increasingly important frontier in election campaigns.

The Conversation

Labor’s second-term defence priorities – could they include a pact with Europe?

An apt metaphor for the Department of Defence in Labor’s second term might be the Titanic. The good ship “defence” has hit an iceberg: the senior officers are reassuring all is fine, the band is playing and the crew are busy. But the ship is gradually sinking.

The Conversation

Victoria state budget 2025: treasurer uses public service cuts and GST windfall to fund cash splash

Labor’s 2025-26 budget includes more money for health, education and $2.3bn in cost-of-living measures

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The federal government wants to boost productivity. Science can help

In the wake of Labor’s resounding victory in Australia’s federal election earlier this month, there has been much talk about flailing productivity in Australia.

The Conversation

What is Labor proposing to do with superannuation, and why is it controversial?

Here’s why some are campaigning against plans to make people with more than $3m in super pay a bit more tax

The Guardian - AU

Advance director says ‘bed-wetting anonymous Liberals’ trying to blame others after bitter election defeat

Exclusive: Senior Liberal sources question rightwing advocacy group’s impact – and ongoing role – after Labor landslide

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Israel launches new Gaza assault; NSW police ‘extraordinary’ search power; Biden’s cancer diagnosis

‘Extensive’ operation planned by Israeli forces in Gaza; Teams app took students biometric data; Labor eyes productivity reforms

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‘Don’t be fooled’: Victorian Labor is spruiking feel-good budget policies, but there are hints of cuts to come

The premier has been upbeat but there are signs of cuts to come, and one analyst warns the state’s financial strategy needs a ‘course correction’

The Guardian - AU

Albanese to meet von der Leyen in Rome amid hopes EU free-trade deal can be revived – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Thorny nature reforms threaten to entangle new minister

Labor's pledge to deliver a once-in-a-generation overhaul of environmental laws went unfulfilled in its first term, leaving a new minister to finish the job.

AAP

Attacks on Australia’s preferential voting system are ludicrous. We can be proud of it

It’s been argued the election would have had a different outcome with first-past-the-post voting. I cannot overstate how unsound this assumption is

The Guardian - AU

To boost the nation’s health, the government’s proposed food strategy must put people over profits

On election night, a triumphant Anthony Albanese took to the stage brandishing a Medicare card as a symbol of the nation’s commitment to public healthcare.

The Conversation

This election, young people held the most political power. Here’s how they voted

This election, a lot of focus was directed at young voters. With Millennials and Gen Z now making up a larger share of the electorate than Baby Boomers, this was deserved.

The Conversation

Potential collapse forces worker mental health rethink

Australia's largest workers' compensation scheme was made to address physical injuries but is grappling with a modern understanding of mental health impacts.

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Likely final House seat outcome: 94 Labor, 44 Coalition, 12 Others

The ABC has called Labor wins in 93 of the 150 House of Representatives seats. The Coalition has won 43 seats, the Greens one and all Others 11, with two seats (Bradfield and Calwell) remaining undecided.

The Guardian - AU

Larissa Waters urges Labor to be bold while Liberals in ‘electoral wilderness’ and says Greens hurt by ‘Trump effect’

New federal Greens leader says current political climate an opportunity for ‘real reform’ on environmental protections

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Larissa Waters Has Been Chosen As The New Leader Of The Greens, Replacing Adam Bandt

The Greens held a party meeting in Melbourne this afternoon to choose a new leader after the shock loss of Adam Bandt.

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Emergency services levy set to pass after 'dirty deal'

A $2.1 billion emergency services levy has been altered after a state government buckled to widespread community backlash and crossbench demands.

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Economic pessimism is behind the drift of voters to minor parties and independents

Growing economic pessimism appears to have pushed many voters away from Australia’s two major parties, Labor and the Coalition. Support for minor parties and independents has doubled since the Global Financial Crisis in 2008.

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Politics 'with heart', climate action key for top Green

Larissa Waters has pledged to ramp up action on climate change and deliver better outcomes for everyday people after being named the next leader of the Greens.

AAP

PM promises stronger ties with Jakarta 'only the start'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto during the first overseas trip of his second term in office.

The Guardian - AU

The Greens are about to choose a new leader. Here’s how it works – and who could be Adam Bandt’s successor

Sarah Hanson-Young, Larissa Waters and Mehreen Faruqi among possible successors after Bandt’s shock loss in Melbourne

AAP

Unions riled over Labor compensation scheme 'betrayal'

Unions have unveiled a rare ad campaign targeting a Labor government after it proposed increasing barriers to mental health workers' compensation.

The Guardian - AU

Abortion pills to be easier to access after Greens bill passes in NSW despite opposition from Tony Abbott

Legislation brings state in line with others, as opposition leader says he refuses to cave to ‘Americanisation of NSW politics’ after grassroots campaign

AAP

Sydney seat back in play as election counting narrows

The seat of Bradfield was called for the Liberals but is back in doubt after postal votes narrowed the gap for independent Nicolette Boele.

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