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View from The Hill: as war rages in the Middle East, Australian parliamentarians try to promote understanding

In federal parliament, there are “friendship” groups for almost everything, from AUKUS to arthritis, and for many countries.

The Conversation

Where has Labor stood historically on Israel-Palestine?

For half a century Labor has been grappling with its position on the conflict.

Crikey

Mark McGowan phone call allegation puts fossil fuel influence in WA under spotlight

Former premier’s behaviour, if true, is ‘certainly improper’ and ‘ethically questionable’ and shows power of oil and gas interests, Carmen Lawrence says

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Grattan on Friday: Albanese government faces an uphill road and angry locals as it drives change to renewables

Fire fear is gripping many Australians, with extremely high temperatures for September.

The Conversation

We can talk about a higher rate of GST in Australia, but it will never happen

A group of crossbench parliamentarians have revived the idea of increasing the rate of the goods and services tax from 10% or removing exemptions on food, education and health purchases.

The Conversation

If you are really worried about the next generation, the only thing that matters is climate change

The only thing the current generation absolutely needs to do for the next generation is stop burning fossil fuels as quickly as possible

The Guardian - AU

The intergenerational report will try to scare us about ageing. It's an old fear, and wrong

The “problem” of Australia’s ageing population has been a concern for decades. Indeed, I have aged along with it.

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Friday essay: 60 years old, the Yirrkala Bark Petitions are one of our founding documents – so why don't we know more about them?

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names of deceased people.

The Conversation

Conservatives are mad (again) about IR reform. What happened last time?

Are we about to see a flurry of legal action and union thuggery in Aussie workplaces over industrial relations changes? Don’t hold your breath.

Crikey

Michael Pascoe: IKEA and Netflix tax scandal overshadows shameful PwC saga

IKEA and Netflix are just two quick examples of the ongoing, massive and very successful tax minimisation industry here.

The New Daily

Sun sets on David Koch’s 21 years of breakfast television with farewell extravaganza

Anthony Albanese, Kevin Rudd and the Beaconsfield mine disaster survivors among huge cast as ‘Kochie’ signs off. Plus: Peter Gleeson rescued from retirement

The Guardian - AU

Reserve Bank faces a leadership crisis at the worst possible time

As if the RBA didn’t have enough problems, its governor is becoming a figure of mockery — both with the public and with serious commentators.

Crikey

Michael Pascoe: Is the RBA acting out of spite or just lost the plot?

Passing without notice in April, the Reserve Bank pulled a neat little trick, apparently making multiple billions of dollars in losses “disappear”. I’ve

The New Daily

There's more than reputation at stake: PwC faces penalties, including possible jail time

What penalties does the consulting giant PricewaterhouseCoopers face for sharing confidential government tax policy information and (in its words) betraying the public’s trust?

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What is the PwC tax scandal? Who is Peter-John Collins? Who knew about it? Why does it matter?

Consulting giant PwC is embroiled in a scandal of its own doing, having used confidential government information to benefit its bottom line. Here's how it happened, and what consequences the firm is facing.

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Senator alleges 'perception of contamination' as police investigate firm working inside its buildings

The Australian Federal Police has reasserted its ability to effectively investigate a former member of PwC, as the firm completes millions of dollars worth of contracts working alongside AFP staff.

The Conversation

Economists award Chalmers top marks for budget, but less for fighting inflation

Asked to grade Jim Chalmers’ second budget on his own criteria of delivering “relief, repair and restraint”, most of the 57 leading economists surveyed by the Economic Society of Australia and The Conversation give it top marks.

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Dutton’s budget reply wasn’t a dog-whistle — it was more like a klaxon

The opposition leader is certainly no orator, but he what he’s exceptionally good at is low politics.

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How does Jim Chalmers’ speech compare with those of treasurers past?

The treasurer’s speech after a federal budget is a finely tuned piece of writing, and there’s much to be gleaned from sifting through the words.

The Guardian - AU

Instead of winning plaudits, why did Jim Chalmers’ budget surplus leave pundits nonplussed?

There’s a glorious irony that a surplus, after so many deficits, attracted such little attention

Crikey

Reading through the budget papers is an exercise in cognitive dissonance

Labor’s budget fails to address the underlying causes of the challenges Australia faces — and merely delays the government’s political peril.

The New Daily

Alan Kohler: Why this week’s RBA meeting was different

Jim Chalmers is touting 'responsible' spending. Can it be “responsible” in the context of the battle by the RBA to slay inflation?

Crikey

Fearless, public interest journalism is now a victim of ‘lawfare’ the world over

It’s not just obvious countries like Russia and China that intimidate reporters. Even liberal democracies such as Australia can silence critics.

The Guardian - AU

Saudi politics and pageantry as Norman brings LIV fever dream to Adelaide

The crowds flocking to LIV Golf in Adelaide are proof Australian fans are still beguiled enough by Greg Norman to buy into his Saudi-backed slogan that ‘golf is a force for good’

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Inside the AUKUS club: billionaire-backed think tanks, a cabal of politicians and a powerful business network

Former defence minister Christopher Pyne is riding high with his lobbying interests, making friends in very high places.

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