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Faster approvals considered in nature law overhaul

A shake up of Australia's environment laws is being considered, which will determine where developments can be built and where they should be blocked.

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Science is under siege from weaponised disinformation – posing a threat to human civilisation

From Covid misinformation to climate denialism, understanding the divergent paths of Australia and the US can help us fight the powerful forces that threaten our world

The Guardian - AU

Norway votes in a closely fought election with the future of a wealth tax in focus

Norwegians are heading to the polls in the main day of voting for a new parliament, after a campaign in which the future of a wealth tax that dates to the late 19th century has been a central issue

The Independent UK

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View from The Hill: Damage done by Jacinta Price’s Indian immigration comment likely to long haunt Liberals

In their different ways, Liberal frontbenchers Jacinta Nampijinpa Price and Alex Hawke are two bare-knuckle fighters.

The Conversation

Former Greens leader reveals new role after politics

Adam Bandt will play no further role in the party he led for five years, as he takes on a role with one of Australia's biggest environment groups.

AAP

Economist Asks Fed To Take Its 'Head Out Of The Sand' On Rates Amid Weak Jobs Report — But Cuts 'Will Harm the Labor Market,' Says Peter Schiff

Prominent economists are sharing their opinions on last week’s weaker-than-expected jobs report, seeing it as a clear sign of a slowdown in America’s labor market.

Benzinga

Libs feud as power broker wants Indian comment apology

A senior Liberal MP has called for a Senate colleague to apologise for controversial comments on Indian migration, which has prompted internal division.

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A longstanding tax on wealth is a central issue as prosperous Norway votes in a close election

Norway is holding an election on Monday, with inequality and the future of a century-old wealth tax in focus

The Independent UK

Nampijinpa Price accuses Liberal colleague of ‘cowardly’ conduct as Ley tries to limit fallout from offensive comments

Northern Territory senator says Alex Hawke berated her staff and that some media reporting on her comments has been ‘agenda-driven’

The Guardian - AU

Those angry about migration figures are ignoring what happened in Australia during Covid and other key facts

But the lack of a well-reasoned migration plan from Labor is not helping at a time when extremist views are flourishing

The Guardian - AU

Devils' first chance for points with VFL, VFLW teams

The Tasmania Devils will join the VFL and VFLW competitions fulltime ahead of the club's entry into the AFL and also dangle a contract carrot for rookies.

AAP

Senator's remarks on Indian migrants 'electoral poison'

A firebrand senator's controversial comments about Indian migration are hurtful and will make it harder for the Liberals to win votes, an expert says.

AAP

Australia agrees record payout for victims of illegal Robodebt scheme

Hundreds of thousands of Australians wrongly accused of owing welfare debts to share $475m compensation

The Independent UK

Grattan on Friday: Dan Andrews’ red carpet walk in Beijing puts Albanese on the spot

Despite he and his government being in an overwhelmingly dominant position politically, Anthony Albanese sounded quite tetchy at times this week.

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Daniel Andrews defends decision to attend China military parade alongside Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un

Former Victorian premier describes his attendance in Beijing as a chance to ‘meet and engage with regional leaders’

The Guardian - AU

Labor and Coalition pass deportation laws set to make Nauru a ‘penal colony’ for Australia, critics say

Legislation validates flawed decisions, cuts off appeals and gives government sweeping powers to deport people, campaigners claim

AAP

'Betrayal': former PM condemns Palestine recognition

Australia's decision to recognise Palestine at an upcoming United Nations meeting is reckless, John Howard and his former foreign minister say.

AAP

Voluntary lobbying register launched by fed-up senator

A fed-up independent senator is launching his own lobby register, encouraging MPs to voluntarily disclose who they have given access to Parliament House.

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Daniel Andrews breaks silence on China parade outing

Dan Andrews is unrepentant about attending a military show of might in China, where he was photographed with dictators and alleged war criminals.

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Coalition in damage control over migration claim

The opposition has gone into damage control after a senator doubled down on claims Labor was taking in Indian migrants to shore up their supporter base.

AAP

Home care changes pass parliament after Labor backdown

A government backflip on the rollout of extra home care supports will benefit tens of thousands of ageing Australians.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Nauruan concern over new transfers from Australia, Xi and Putin’s hot mic moment, De Minaur loses at US Open

Islanders worry about the impact of migrants deported by Australia; leaders caught talking about organ transplants leading to immortality

The Conversation

Why major policy reform in Australia has stalled for decades – and how to change it

When last month’s economic reform roundtable was announced, there was both hope and cynicism about the potential for progressing policy reforms in Australia that have been long understood to be necessary – tax reform being a leading example – but have languished in the “too hard” basket across both Coalition…

The Guardian - AU

Gold bullion, racehorses and a saxophone: the strangest assets declared by Canberra’s new parliament

A handful of politicians have property overseas including Tanya Plibersek, while just 1.8% of parliamentarians declared a Hecs debt

The Guardian - AU

LNP concedes Queensland’s crime rate fell in Labor’s final year despite ‘youth crime crisis’ campaign

Youth justice minister acknowledges ‘small decrease of 2.25%’ in 2024 but has not stated LNP’s crime reduction target for 2025

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