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Opposition fails to stub out lighter tobacco fines

Moves to lighten penalties for first offences by small operators ignited a row that could have delayed a government crack down on illegal tobacco.

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Budget update will revise down company tax receipts but treasurer Chalmers welcomes economy’s ‘soft landing’

Next month’s federal budget update is expected to revise down company tax receipts for the first time since 2020, amid continued low economic growth in the near term.

The Conversation

Morning Mail: Kyle and Jackie O’s underage listeners, pay gap persists, Socceroos play Bahrain

Radio show has thousands of underrage listeners despite inappropriate content; new data shows female bosses paid on average $170,000 less than men

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Why does Dutton say Labor’s international student cap is ‘a dog’s breakfast’ – and what do universities think?

Both major parties want to reduce immigration – particularly by international students. So why the Coalition backflip on Labor’s bill?

The Guardian - AU

Labor set to work with Coalition on passing electoral reform bill that critics say has ‘major loopholes’

Bill contains spending caps of $90m for a federal political campaign and $800,000 for an individual electorate campaign

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Parents to lose final say in social media ban for kids

Australian parents won't be allowed to decide whether their children can use social media if they are under the age of 16.

AAP

Coalition to help pass bill that would see Australia pay third countries to take unlawful non-citizens

The immigration bill, which will go before a Senate inquiry, also gives the government immunity from being sued by people harmed during deportation

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To build support, it might be time for the Greens to hang up their movement-style approach to politics

State and territory elections held in 2024 have not delivered the electoral and legislative gains the Greens would have hoped for or expected.

The Conversation

The Coalition will block the student caps bill. Brace yourself for more uncertainty over international students

In a surprise move, the Coalition has announced it will vote against Labor’s bill to cap international student numbers. This follows previous Coalition comments saying it would work with universities to “put a cap on foreign students”.

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Some Nationals disgruntled by Labor’s electoral spending caps as crossbench fury grows

Labor shuts down a bid by independent MP Kate Chaney to send proposed reforms to an inquiry

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne rail loop funding scrap sets up poll showdown

The Liberal party still appears to be against Labor handing out more federal funding for a contentious Victorian rail project, ahead of the federal election.

AAP

Independents up in arms over 'rigged' donations reforms

The major political parties have been slammed for "rigging" the system to boost their chances of winning, after agreeing on a political donations reform bills.

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Hard sell to Hunter seat, but boggling mix may be decisive

Paterson's poll that could have national consequences.

Newcastle Herald

Backflip on international student caps ‘baffling’, MP says – as it happened

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Morning Mail: Australia accused of ‘exporting climate destruction’, shops ordered to accept cash, Wallabies crush Wales

Labor government not acting in good faith over climate, say Pacific neighbours; Wallabies triumph in Cardiff

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'I never took my time for granted': retiring Labor MP

A number of politicians are farewelling the parliament ahead of their retirement next year, as Labor and the coalition look to end the year on a high note.

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Greens drop climate trigger demand in attempt to restart Nature Positive talks with Labor

Minor party’s offer, which includes ban on native-forest logging, represents its second concession on stalled legislation in less than a week

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Businesses will have to accept cash for essentials under government plan

The Albanese government, anxious to prevent a dash from cash by businesses, says it will mandate that they must accept it for essential items.

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Labor and Liberals will get double their public funding if ‘biased’ electoral rules are passed, Climate 200 says

ALP denies reforms rushed into parliament are designed to target Simon Holmes à Court and Clive Palmer

The Conversation

South Australian Labor gains Black at byelection with big swing

A byelection occurred on Saturday in the South Australian Liberal-held state seat of Black. With all election day votes counted, Labor gained Black by a 60.6–39.4 margin over the Liberals, a 13.3% swing to Labor since the 2022 state election. Primary votes were 46.5% Labor (up 8.4%), 32.3% Liberals (down…

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Australia will detail its 2035 emission targets ‘sometime next year’, Anthony Albanese says

‘You not only know what we’re going to do but how we’re going to get there,’ PM tells voters

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Labor attacked over lack of detail on climate targets

Anthony Albanese has refused to reveal what Australia's future climate targets will be, suggesting voters may not know until after the federal election.

The Guardian - AU

‘Band-aid’: debt relief fails to address inequitable pricing of degrees, university students say

Albanese’s plan is viewed as a ‘last-ditch effort’ to win votes but students also want the vexed jobs ready graduate scheme reversed

The Guardian - AU

Labor is stuck in a Senate quagmire. It has two weeks to find a way out

There are more than 30 pieces of legislation scheduled to be considered in the November sitting fortnight – as well as the electoral reform proposals

The Canberra Times

'Time to admit': Castley sets out her plan, vision for the Canberra Liberals

Opposition Leader on leadership and why she's not a typical politician.

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