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Liberal MP is first to be suspended from lower house in five years – as it happened

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Pauline Hanson secured government solar rebate despite calling for subsidies to large-scale renewables to end

Exclusive: Spokesperson for One Nation leader says it supports rooftop solar, as Matt Canavan also defends using scheme

The Guardian - AU

Aussie slalom star the best since Zali Steggall

Beyond the headline-grabbing medal performances, Australians have also excelled elsewhere at the Milan-Cortina Games.

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Sydneysider follows Zali but hits the slopes for France

Skier Caitlin McFarlane is an outside chance for an Olympic slalom medal, but the Sydney-born 23-year-old is representing France, not Australia.

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From Bradbury to Bright: five of Australia’s best Winter Olympic moments

The sun-drenched nation is beginning to hold its own in winter sports having already enjoyed a number of Olympic successes

The Guardian - AU

New behaviour standards are in place for parliament but crossbenchers say question time still rife with bullying

Independent MP Zali Steggall says it’s not always clear who is behind disorderly behaviour – and sometimes it can be a whole section of a political party

The Guardian - AU

ATO rebuked by tax watchdog for using debt collectors on people ‘doing the right thing’

Inspector general of taxation and ombudsman says she is receiving an ‘increasing number’ of complaints about tax office

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Push for action on stalled local screen quotas

Promised Australian content quotas for international streaming giants have stalled, but independent MP Zali Steggall has launched a campaign on the issue.

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'Bizarre' push to drop net zero sets up coalition clash

An effort to repeal the net zero emissions target has highlighted internal opposition divisions over climate change as Labor is urged to do more.

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Coalition’s climate tussles to get public airing as parliament debates Barnaby Joyce’s bill to dump net zero

Ideological tensions to be on full display amid growing list of Liberal state divisions opposed to emissions reduction policy

The Guardian - AU

Adani promised Australia billions from its Carmichael mine but it hasn’t paid a cent in tax. How did we get here?

The coalmine generated millions in revenue in its early days but recorded an operating loss – a pattern that would repeat at scale

The Guardian - AU

Jigsaw coming together for further interest rate relief

A soft inflation print and surprisingly strong retail sales paint a rosy picture of the Australian economy ahead of a key Reserve Bank rate meeting.

AAP

Pocock says voters have ‘buyer’s remorse’ after Labor approves massive gas development’s 40-year extension

Fortescue CEO also says suggestion Australia can lock in fossil fuel projects and claim progress on net zero is ‘concerning’

The Guardian - AU

Greens on track to lose several MPs as independents hold off challenges and gain votes in federal election

Greens suffer setbacks as teal independents Allegra Spender, Zoe Daniel, Monique Ryan and Zali Steggall see off intense campaigns from Liberals, while Nicolette Boele leads in Bradfield

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Independents to force action on gambling, lobbying laws

More transparency and action in areas such as whistleblower protections and gambling reform have been flagged as flashpoints for any minority government.

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Prospective kingmakers vow to push for more social help

Greater social supports for Australians could form part of any minority government talks, with sitting and prospective crossbenchers inking a pledge for action.

The Guardian - AU

Train takes, diss tracks and TikTok clips: politicians pull out the stops to win over gen Z voters

Analysis by marketing firm finds Albanese far outpacing rivals on TikTok engagement. Also: leaders drawn to the marginals; and FriendlyJordies hits back

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Scrapping vehicle rules could crash emission goals

A proposal to remove penalties from Australia's vehicle emissions standards has divided the industry, with some groups claiming it will undo progress.

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The Guardian - AU

Independents and minor parties may decide who runs Australia. Who and what will win their support?

The polls suggest no party is likely to have a majority after the federal election on 3 May. We asked the current crossbenchers what their priorities would be in that event

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Australia’s embrace of independent political candidates shows there’s no such thing as a safe seat

At the last federal election, Australia elected the largest lower house crossbench in its post-war federal history.

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tina Jackson on the independents to watch this election

The 2022 election catapulted a new movement into Australian federal politics, with the election of six “teals”. The teals are part of a broader wave of “community independents” who are challenging the major parties, especially the Liberals and appealing to voters who want politics done differently.

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Insurers urged to move quickly on Cyclone Alfred claims

Billions in damage and a flurry of insurance claims are expected to follow Cyclone Alfred, and Treasurer Jim Chalmers is confident the industry is prepared.

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Swag that sways: from It's-Time skivvies to Albo socks

In the world of political merchandise, Liberal polo shirts, Greens totes and Labor socks are de rigueur on the election trail. But do they win votes?

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Anger in halls of power over 'unfair' electoral reforms

Federal MPs have clashed in a Parliament House corridor over political donation laws which loom as a sticking point in minority government negotiations.

The Guardian - AU

Gap in Albanese government’s new fuel efficiency rules means ‘biggest, dirtiest polluters’ exempt

New vehicle efficiency standards (NVES) will not apply to at least four large vehicles, source says

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