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Peter Dutton’s budget reply had one good idea … and three big stinkers

Labor may feel pressure to do more on sports betting, but beyond that, the Coalition’s budget reply was defined more by a lack of ideas

The Guardian - AU

‘Disgraceful breach of trust’: how PwC, one of the world’s biggest accountancy firms, became mired in a tax scandal

PricewaterhouseCoopers used government secrets to help clients in Australia and the US avoid tax – a scandal that has forced resignations and threatens contracts worth hundreds of millions

The Guardian - AU

Security stoush over changes to parliament's intelligence committee with accusations of 'grubby political deal'

Greens MPs and other crossbenchers could soon join parliament's high-powered intelligence committee under proposed government changes which the opposition warns will increase the risk of classified material leaking.

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Labor-led Voice committee endorses the government's proposed referendum wording

The committee has spent six weeks travelling the country holding hearings into the proposed wording. It wants the parliament to pass the referendum legislation without any changes.

ABC News

Dutton urges migration rethink to ease cost pressures

In the wake of his budget reply speech, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is stepping up criticism of Labor over the pressures of higher migration levels.

The New Daily

Central Australian schools get record federal funding, as Labor aims to halt public education flight

Albanese government will spend $28bn on schools in 2023-24, but unions demand more to improve retention rates

The Guardian - AU

Leading bank says budget won’t add to inflation

The federal government's latest budget is not expected to drive up inflation with the biggest bank saying the direction for rates is likely to be downward.

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Tasmania's Liberal government thrown into minority as MPs defect over $715 million AFL stadium in Hobart

Concerns over a contentious $715 million stadium and the government's priorities have pushed two Tasmanian MPs to quit the Liberal Party and sit as independents, ending Premier Jeremy Rockliff's majority.

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Crash between two school buses in Blue Mountains leaves eight in hospital – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Liberal strongholds shift west in proposed electoral boundary changes

The proposed boundaries were released on Friday morning.

The Canberra Times

Tasmania Police Association concerned about force burn-out amid spiking overtime costs

Costs at 24-hour police stations in Tasmania have more than doubled, and in some cases tripled, since the middle of last year.

ABC News

Grattan on Friday: Peter Dutton warns of threat to 'working poor' in budget reply lacking a big picture

Peter Dutton needed to sketch a big picture in his Thursday night budget reply – to look like an alternative prime minister. He failed to do so.

The Conversation

Dutton showcases policy brain in ambitious budget reply

With his agenda on the table, Mr Dutton mounted an attack on the budget and the Albanese government’s Big Australia approach.

The New Daily

Budget reply speech 2023: Peter Dutton withholds support for jobseeker boost and doubles down on migration attacks

Opposition leader calls for increase to income-free threshold and claims ‘Big Australia approach’ will inflame cost-of-living pressures

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Afternoon Update: Senate stoush over Labor’s housing bill; Lehrmann inquiry twist; and Google launches AI chatbot in Australia

War of words between Labor and Greens over housing affordability future fund bill devolves into personal attacks

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Greens and Senate unite to kick $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund to the long grass

The Greens and Coalition have joined forces in a move that kicks Labor's $10 billion housing policy into the long grass, leaving the government's plans at a major road block.

The New Daily

Watch: Budget debate heats up, Housing fund fallout, Wiggles NRL move

Watch: Peter Dutton is preparing his Federal Budget reply speech, but not before taking another swipe at Labor's 'inflationary' Budget. Meanwhile, a

The New Daily

Breast cancer survivor praises Medicare in first speech

Mary Doyle overcame breast cancer and 100 years of history to become the first woman to represent the seat of Aston after a by-election last month.

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The New Daily

Fury at millionaire’s pricey McLaren crane lift

A millionaire property investor has sparked a storm after stopping traffic to crane a $2 million sports car into his $39 million penthouse.

The Guardian - AU

No love lost between Greens and Labor as standoff over housing bill boils over

The Greens are in an excruciating position as they court angry renters while the government plays to middle-of-the-road voters

The Guardian - AU

Fierce debate flares as Greens stare down Labor push for vote on housing bill

Penny Wong withdrew comments personally targeting the Greens’ housing spokesperson, but accused the party of joining a ‘filibuster’

The New Daily

Labor policies pressure housing and families: Dutton

Peter Dutton is set to deliver the coalition's budget reply in the House of Representatives, revealing what aspects of Labor's plan he will support and reject.

ABC News

Did Treasurer Jim Chalmers keep his facts straight in this week's budget speech?

Treasurer Jim Chalmers used his budget speech this week to spruik the government's credentials and programs. But did he keep his facts straight?

The Guardian - AU

Opposition will ‘use every tactic’ to block bill – as it happened

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Lack of ear, nose and throat specialists keeping Tasmanians from getting vital surgery

Tasmanians are waiting years instead of days to access vital ear, nose and throat specialist appointments. The Department of Health is trying to find a solution.

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