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Albanese’s China mission - managing a complex relationship in a world of shifting alliances

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese leaves for China on Saturday, confident most Australians back the government’s handling of relations with our most important economic partner and the leading strategic power in Asia.

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No lobbying reform commitment after transparency call

A scathing assessment of how corporate interests lobby federal politicians has sparked calls for stronger laws and oversight to protect trust in democracy.

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What is Australia’s proposed antisemitism plan – and why are some parts causing concern?

PM will ‘work constructively’ with antisemitism envoy but legal groups are concerned that threatening university and arts funding could affect freedom of speech

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Larissa Waters on why we deserve more than a government that just tinkers

The Greens had a poor election. They lost three of their four lower house seats including that of their leader Adam Bandt. This despite their overall vote remaining mostly steady. But they did retain all their Senate spots – though later they lost a senator through her defection to Labor…

The Conversation

Universities and artists face funding threat under antisemitism plan being considered by Australian government

Antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal also urges Labor government to bolster education and seek new powers to deport visitors

The Guardian - AU

Labor leads in two Victorian state polls, but Premier Jacinta Allan’s approval tanks

Labor leads in Victorian state polls by Newspoll and Redbridge, but Premier Jacinta Allan is very unpopular. Two federal polls give Labor big leads and a Tasmanian poll suggests Tasmanians would support Labor seeking to form a government with the Greens and independents.

The Conversation

Morning Mail: fears aged care reform to price out poorest, action on antisemitism, Maroons glory

Boss of Uniting NSW.ACT warns those with ‘limited means’ can’t compete for places; Queensland complete famous comeback with Sydney win

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Trump Official Mocked for Insisting Americans 'Are Willing' to Work Migrants' Jobs: 'Then Why Haven't They?'

The Trump administration Secretary of Labor is being ridiculed online by social media users for insisting that Americans would be willing to do jobs usually conducted by migrants if given the opportunity.

Latin Times

Can Trump’s exemptions for undocumented farm laborers succeed without angering MAGA?

President planning program to support agricultural laborers in the U.S. illegally – but risks angering MAGA

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Lehrmann files anti-corruption complaint over rape case

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann claims "political bias" from a state government could have led to him being charged with two counts of rape.

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Richard Marles’ chief of staff disclosed long-term relationship with lobbyist from firm with defence clients

Exclusive: News of relationship comes amid pressure to toughen regulation of political lobbying to ensure trust in democracy

The Guardian - AU

Being kind to people – the new challenge for the public service

When Labor was re-elected in May, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese used his acceptance speech to describe the type of country he wanted to lead.

The Conversation

View from The Hill: Albanese’s Curtin speech becomes latest political football in debate over US relationship

Anthony Albanese seems to find himself on eggshells whenever the Australian-American relationship comes up.

The Conversation

'Pox on both your houses': Victoria voters unimpressed

A Newspoll published in The Australian shows support for Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has slipped below that of the opposition leader.

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Libs admit Chinese diaspora failings on listening tour

The opposition leader has met with senior Chinese community leaders to hear how the party can rebuild trust with the diaspora following its election loss.

The Guardian - AU

Tony Burke says Melbourne synagogue fire an ‘attack on Australia’ as NSW man charged over incident

Burke defends Labor’s efforts to curb antisemitism but says job of making sure it is eliminated ‘belongs to every single one of us’

The Guardian - AU

Will the Tasmanian election put an end to the island’s parliamentary chaos?

While the electorate will be hoping for a more stable result, it’s again unlikely either major party will be given a majority

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'Cruel' Trump move to shake Aussies' trust in US

Donald Trump's controversial bill, which would slash health programs and fund tax cuts, could prompt already sceptical Australians to further question US ties.

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PM puts lid on GST hikes, pledges boost for business

Clearing red tape for businesses will be a key part of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's productivity push, but raising the GST is unlikely to be on his agenda.

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Youth crime crackdown won't break cycle, advocates say

New laws stripping more child offenders from access to prison alternatives have been criticised for failing to tackle the root cause of crime in the Top End.

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Major tax reform probably 'a bridge too far': CBA

The federal government will find wholesale tax reform hard to achieve at its roundtable but planning changes could be more manageable, says a leading economist.

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'Cheaper, fairer, ours': state insurance firm unveiled

A plan to set up a government-owned insurance company could save families hundreds of dollars, but the policy has also been described as reckless.

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Freshman politicians go to first day of 'Senate school'

Newly-elected senators have been formally introduced to the upper chamber as they undergo their orientation before parliament resumes.

The Guardian - AU

Hannah Thomas’s injury sparks questions over NSW protester rights. What does the law say?

The altercation has brought into focus the slew of legislation brought in to restrict the right to protest

The Guardian - AU

Labor is open to fresh options to secure east coast gas supplies. Is it about to make a radical shift?

Further intervention seems on the cards after the federal government announced a broader review of the gas market, despite its criticism of Peter Dutton’s reservation plan

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