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Tasmania to vote, opinion polls tip hung parliament

Opinion polls point to a hung parliament at the Tasmanian election as Australia's only Liberal government tries to secure a fourth term in succession.

AAP

Coalition looks to expand super for housing policy to include mortgage offset, Andrew Bragg says

Shadow home ownership spokesman dismisses claims policy would inflate house prices as ‘rubbish’, and says opposition will consider how to ‘coerce’ development

The Guardian - AU

'Our nation honours him': PM's tribute to Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon

Former MP Joel Fitzgibbon and his family held back tears in parliament.

Newcastle Herald

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Tas election pledges to put budget in 'worse' position

Tasmania's major parties have accused each other of overspending and budget mismanagement days out from the state election.

AAP

Public schools up ante on Vic funding deal with feds

Principals have descended on Victoria's parliament to call on the state government not to sign a Commonwealth funding deal that short-changes public schools.

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Great White hope for third time lucky to become premier

Tasmania Labor leader Rebecca White is having a third tilt at becoming premier but polls suggest her party faces an uphill battle to form a majority government.

AAP

NSW could be forced to pay up to $4.3bn compensation if Newcastle becomes container port, modelling shows

Modelling conducted for Treasury finds state’s liability to competing terminals could be $600m in 2024 and $4.3bn by 2063

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'Biased towards the defence': Bill for sentencing submissions

The bill was introduced by Marisa Paterson.

The Canberra Times

Fate of religious discrimination protections uncertain

Religious groups are calling for more protections against discrimination because of their faith but Labor only wants to move ahead if the opposition is onboard.

AAP

Video censored after complaint over premier's photo

A satirical video taking aim at Tasmania's Liberal and Labor parties has been censored after its makers received a take-down notice following a complaint.

AAP

Sirens wail at parliament as firies fight for new deal

Politicians could not escape the wailing sound of sirens, but firefighters want them to hear their voices amid negotiations for a 20 per cent pay rise.

AAP

Victoria inches closer to scrapping business stamp duty

The Victorian government is moving to scrap stamp duty on commercial properties and replace it with an annual property tax.

AAP

The 'soap opera' election Australia will be watching

As voters in the nation's last Liberal government go to the polls, Australian leaders will look on with bated breath.

AAP

Morning Mail: detention releases could top 170, Hong Kong passes security law, Hirst artworks controversy

The number of detainees refusing to cooperate with the immigration system is bigger than thought; Hong Kong’s parliament grants new powers to quash dissent

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Dutton claims PM ‘misrepresented’ earlier comments about Rudd’s performance as US ambassador – as it happened

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'How angry this makes me': Paterson hits out at gambling investigation

Dr Paterson has called for urgent changes.

AAP

Leaders clash over stadium in final campaign debate

Tasmania's Liberal and Labor leaders have spruiked cost-of-living relief promises and butted heads over stadium plans days out from the state election.

The Guardian - AU

Kristy has waited for ‘urgent’ surgery since 2022, a painful symbol of Tasmania’s dire health crisis

Endless waitlists, rising ambulance ramping and almost no bulk billing: health has dominated the state election campaign but has any party got the answers?

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Labor’s Don Farrell accuses teal independents of hypocrisy over political donations

The special minister of state claims some cross-benchers ‘agree with banning big money, just not theirs’

AAP

Late senator's legacy marked by tears, bread and roses

A dark cloud hangs over federal parliament as grieving friends and colleagues mourn the death of a beloved Labor senator and trade unionist.

The Guardian - AU

Forget nuclear: would Peter Dutton oppose a plan to cut bills and address the climate crisis?

We should focus on rooftop solar – Australians love it

AAP

Push to 'clean up' and reform political donations

A fresh bid to "clean up politics" would cap mega donations under a crossbench plan for electoral reform before the next election.

The Canberra Times

Rattenbury promises tougher laws to curb problem gambling

Network of linked poker machines, prepaid cards mooted.

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Government Shutdown Looms As Funding Deal Stalls

Congress and White House negotiate to prevent government shutdown over DHS funding. Challenges and urgency in funding bill discussions.

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Independents move to ban mega donations in far-reaching political transparency overhaul

Crossbenchers including the Greens and the Jacqui Lambie Network back proposal that would ban $1.5m-plus donations and tighten the definition of gifts but does not include spending caps

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