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Frydenberg claims Albanese should accept ‘personal responsibility’ for Bondi attacks in escalation of rhetoric

PM condemns ‘perversion of Islam’ that police allege may be behind the attack

The Guardian - AU

Until recently, Chris Minns courted the Shooters party. Now he wants tougher gun laws

The NSW premier’s reforms could allow police to reject a firearms licence if intelligence agencies think a person poses a security risk

The Guardian - AU

Labor faces gun crackdown fight after shooting massacre

Leading opposition figures have signalled a fight over planned gun law reform, calling existing provisions world-class despite the Bondi shooting massacre.

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Chalmers spins battery blowout into budget savings

Clever accounting has been used by the treasurer to claim the government's policy decisions improved the budget bottom line for the first time in eight years.

AAP

Labor is fast-tracking its response to the antisemitism envoy’s report after the Bondi attack. What are the recommendations?

Jillian Segal’s July report recommended several ‘key actions’, which critics say the government has been too slow to implement

The Guardian - AU

Jim Chalmers won’t have good news in Myefo. Instead, he’ll be trying to sell Labor’s good intentions

The unwelcome return of inflation means Anthony Albanese’s government is desperate not to be seen to be adding to the problem

The Guardian - AU

Labor maintains dominant lead in Redbridge poll despite expenses claims

Labor gained two points in a Redbridge national poll to take a 56–44 lead, despite the expenses claims occurring during the fieldwork period. Redbridge state polls have Victoria tied 50–50, while Labor has a large lead in NSW.

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At Bondi, every Jewish person’s worst nightmare came true. Can we still have a safe future in Australia?

Condemning a terrorist attack is easy. We need the condemnation, and the solidarity, but we also need action

The Guardian - AU

Niki Savva’s Earthquake is a damning account of the election that shook Australia

As federal polling day neared on May 3 2025, the ground was silent but the people of Australia stirred, some restless with fear, others hankering for a change of government. History favoured the incumbent. There had been no single-term governments nationally since the interwar years.

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Australian PM rejects Netanyahu’s linking of Palestine recognition to Bondi beach attack

Israeli PM on Sunday accused Anthony Albanese of doing ‘nothing to stop the spread of antisemitism’

The Guardian - UK

Budget blowout 'modest' for Australia's Olympic hosts

The mid-year budget report card has revealed a "modest" budget blowout as one state continues counting down to the 2032 Olympic Games.

AAP

Queensland driver charged with eight attempted murders after pedestrians struck – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Liberal women have seized power in three states. Is this a new era for a party known for its ‘woman problem’?

Jess Wilson, Kellie Sloane and Ashton Hurn look to be a welcome change for the party. But they have a mountain to climb to oust their Labor opponents

The Guardian - AU

Bowen says Turnbull-era travel expenses rules were changed to simplify them, despite criticism they became broader

Updated wording expands definition of ‘party political duties’ as Labor politicians come under scrutiny for spending

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Smelter's future secured but cost to taxpayers unclear

Australia's largest aluminium smelter has been handed a government lifeline to ensure it keeps running beyond 2028 amid spiralling energy costs.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: concern over online peptides market, the tobacco trap, Trump ‘sleepwalking to war’

Guardian Australia investigation reveals availability of experimental, injectable drugs; US Democrats sound alarm at Venezuela tanker seizure

The Guardian - AU

New Queensland laws overturning ban on property developer donations will ‘legalise another avenue of corruption’, Greens say

Attorney general Deb Frecklington says ban was a ‘financial gerrymander’ because it didn’t apply to trade unions

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese sidesteps calls for reform amid growing community anger over MP travel perks

The federal opposition and crossbenchers have backed a review of expenses spending rules

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Coalition urged to ignore ‘opinions of Pauline Hanson’ as it weighs hardline approach to immigration

As part of wider strategy, opposition is exploring options to force visa holders to adhere to ‘Australian values’

AAP

Travel expenses saga takes flight as PM defends rules

A senator's taxpayer-funded travel to a netball match is among the latest travel expenses of federal politicians to go under the microscope.

AAP

Businesses spared rising costs as peace deal struck

Christmas has come early for businesses with a months-long impasse on workers compensation resolved, ensuring insurance premiums do not surge.

The Guardian - AU

Workers’ compensation changes to slash number of psychological injury claims across NSW

Labor and Coalition cut deal which unions argue will deny income support to people who can’t work

The Guardian - AU

NSW government accused of breaking election promise as it confirms two-way tolling on Sydney Harbour Bridge

Government strikes deal with private operator Transurban as part of bid to reform tolls in state, while $60 cap will be made permanent

The Guardian - AU

Linda Reynolds vows to fight until ‘bitter end’ to defend reputation in Brittany Higgins saga

Former Liberal senator says ‘justice is not cheap’ and ‘if I lose everything, it will have been worth it’

The Guardian - AU

PM farewells ‘colourful’ Graham Richardson at state funeral as Labor chooses to forgive and forget

Anthony Albanese says controversial Labor powerbroker was ‘a man of many facets’ as politicians from both sides of aisle pay tribute

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