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Dutton's high-wire act: holding the Coalition together while presenting as an alternative government

When the Liberal Party’s most senior right-wing figure, Peter Dutton, forced a leadership spill in 2018, ending Malcolm Turnbull’s premiership, even some moderates in the party room preferred him over the hyper-ambitious Scott Morrison. Yet it was to the latter they reluctantly turned, judging him less frightening to voters.

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Coalition accuses government of mishandling Solomon Islands election funding offer

The opposition says the government poorly handled the Solomon Islands election funding assistance offer, after Manasseh Sogavare said Australia's offer was designed to convince MPs to not push a national poll back to 2024.

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Albanese government's electric vehicle policy faces bumpy road through parliament

The Coalition, Greens and some members of the crossbench urge the government to change plans to reduce the cost of low-emissions vehicles.

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PM grills Peter Dutton on location of power plants amid Coalition’s nuclear push

Liberal leader says nuclear is needed to support renewables and tells Minerals Council it will ‘add value’ to uranium resources

The Guardian - AU

Barnaby Joyce says Labor has changed the law on fuel emissions standards. Is that correct?

Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce says the government has changed the law on fuel emissions standards. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

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Albanese warns of tough budget as Coalition promises ‘hand-to-hand combat’ over cost of living

Labor to introduce legislation to fulfil an election pledge to lower the price of medicines

The Guardian - AU

Labor may axe $18m grant to foundation for which governor general lobbied Scott Morrison

Labor faces questions on Kristy McBain’s shares sales and crossbench opposition to super fund donation disclosure rules

The Guardian - AU

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Rebuilding trust in public institutions will take more than a federal Icac, but work on it has begun

Political integrity is not just about exercising corruption – it is about monitoring power. Where Morrison hoarded it, Albanese appears inclined to share it

The Guardian - AU

Labor extends big lead in Newspoll, but Morgan is much better for Coalition

This week’s Newspoll is the second since the May federal election, after the first appeared five weeks ago. Labor led by 57-43, a one point gain for Labor. Primary votes were 37% Labor (steady), 31% Coalition (down two), 13% Greens (up one), 7% One Nation (up one), 2% UAP (steady)…

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Guardian Essential poll: about half say Scott Morrison should resign over secret ministries

Just over half of poll respondents say the former PM must go, including a third of Coalition voters

The Guardian - AU

Coalition hits record low as Labor extends lead to 57-43 in latest Newspoll

Support for the Peter Dutton-led Coalition is at its lowest point since 2008 having fallen again since the May 21 election in the latest Newspoll.

The New Daily

‘Threats, intimidation and bullying’: Government unmoved by scare campaign on workplace laws

The government is pressing ahead with its overhaul of workplace laws despite what it calls “breathless hysteria” about unions extorting businesses and the

The New Daily

NSW says federal Labor’s ‘brazen intervention’ in rail dispute could constitute ‘improper influence’

Federal Coalition also takes aim at Tony Burke, who last week said he wanted to change law that has become central to Sydney train strike dispute

The Guardian - AU

Federal government dismisses 'breathless hysteria' over changes to employer bargaining rules

The federal government rejects suggestions any moves to widen access to multi-employer bargaining will lead to more strikes and business shutdowns across the country.

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Why there are more important things than free childcare

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The Guardian - AU

Chris Dawson verdict a big moment for the Australian’s podcast, but redundancies thin ranks

Swathes of national broadsheet devoted to covering guilty verdict in Teacher’s Pet case, while behind the scenes many staff packed up their desks. Plus: date night for Morrison and Murray

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Grattan on Friday: Should Anthony Albanese keep his word on the Stage 3 tax cuts?

The final, mega stage of the Coalition’s tax cuts, worth more than $240 billion over a decade, is now in the gun sights of many critics, who are calling for Anthony Albanese to dump his promise to deliver it.

The Guardian - AU

Referendum on Indigenous voice to parliament a ‘complete waste’ of money, Lidia Thorpe says

Greens senator wants treaty progress first while NT senator Jacinta Price says there’s ‘no way’ she can support Labor’s proposal

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Jason Clare has just put the Australian Research Council on notice. This brings (some) good news for academics

This week Education Minister Jason Clare has kicked off what could be a major reset of university research funding in Australia.

The Guardian - AU

Burning native forest wood waste for electricity shouldn’t be classed as renewable energy, Senate report suggests

Climate bill inquiry says government should consider establishing a transition authority for coal and gas workers

The Conversation

Labor's biodiversity market scheme needs to be planned well – or it could lead to greenwashing

Businesses and philanthropic organisations are looking to invest in projects to protect and restore nature. We need to make this easier.

The Guardian - AU

Home advantage: federal politicians’ hefty property portfolios revealed in register of interests

In addition to residences and investments, dozens of MPs own homes in Canberra for which they can claim a $299 a night travel allowance

Newcastle Herald

Government says it can't access Port of Newcastle documents

Hunter Labor MPs have hit back at claims the government is refusing to release details of the Coalition government's plans to announce $250million in funding for the establishment of a container terminal at the Port of Newcastle.

The Guardian - AU

Academics welcome Australian Research Council overhaul following controversial grant decisions

Researchers and Greens raise concerns about ‘national interest test’ introduced by Coalition which Labor has signalled will remain

Newcastle Herald

160 blank pages: the federal government's response to Port FOI request

The federal government has been accused of erecting a wall of secrecy around the details of a $250million Port of Newcastle container terminal funding package.

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