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Greens announce plans to introduce bill to federal parliament to freeze rents and interest rates before budget announcement

Their proposal would see the federal government work with states and territories to freeze rent increases nationwide.

ABC News

'Cruel and punitive': Widowed father of five calls for JobSeeker changes

'JobSeeker is a cheap place where the government can dump people.'

Newcastle Herald

Labor’s instinct is to indulge what it thinks middle Australia wants. It could try simply doing what works

In areas such as migration and jobseeker the government’s rhetoric is timid, when it could boldly go bigger on both

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House GOP tops list of earmark seekers under new regime - Roll Call

Earmarking federal funds for their home districts continues to grow in popularity among House Republicans.

Roll Call

PM Anthony Albanese announces $65m federal funding for York Park upgrades in Launceston

Anthony Albanese stands beside Tasmania's Liberal premier to make the first of two stadium funding announcements — fending off criticism he is diverting funds away from housing and health considerations.

ABC News

A new study on masks is being used to claim they are harmful to human health. But experts say the proof isn't there

A recently released study has been circulating online, which some are using to claim as proof masks are harmful to humans. What do the experts say?

ABC News

Ban on credit card use in online gambling to be introduced by federal government

Labor announces it will begin to take steps to make it illegal for betting companies to allow people to use credit cards when gambling online.

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‘The rate is too low’: pressure builds within Labor ranks to raise jobseeker

At least 11 MPs have publicly voiced support for payment increase or other relief, with more privately saying they want it raised

The Guardian - AU

Hawthorn captain James Sicily 'couldn't imagine' living in Tasmania, but AFL icons warn a state team needs to grow at home

Current and former AFL players and coaches have come to the defence of Tasmania as a destination for players, following comments from Hawthorn captain James Sicily that he "couldn't imagine" living there.

ABC News

Hell hath no fury like a former PM – but it wasn't always so

In a television interview with Phillip Adams in 1999, Paul Keating remarked that he retained much influence on the international stage.

The Conversation

Peter Dutton says the gender pay gap was 17.4 per cent under Labor and fell to 13.8 per cent under the Coalition. Is that correct?

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the gender pay gap under Labor was 17.4 per cent and fell to 13.8 per cent under the Coalition. RMIT ABC Fact Check looks at the numbers.

ABC News

Buy local, regional newspapers urge Albanese government

The message is appearing in 330 newspapers this week

Newcastle Herald

Premier targets healthcare ahead of national cabinet – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

More Australians forced out of homes as rental housing affordability crisis rages on, Anglicare report shows

At 58, Dawn Dowling has been forced to move in with a friend, as an annual snapshot from Anglicare of rental affordability in Australia paints a grim picture.

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The Conversation

Will a preoccupation with party unity destroy the Liberal Party?

Such has been the turmoil over the Liberal Party’s recent decision to join the National Party in campaigning against the forthcoming referendum on the Voice to Parliament that even some of the most reliable supporters in the media have remarked on the internal division.

The New Daily

Alan Kohler: Something strange and sad is happening to the Labor Party

Something strange and sad has happened to Labor. The policy courage of Whitlam, Hawke and Keating has been replaced.

The Guardian - AU

Labor should use its ‘power for the people’ and lift jobseeker, former RBA governor says

Bernie Fraser has joined the chorus of calls to raise rates as Labor MP warns ‘we may not get a second chance’

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s ‘broken’ migration system leaves 1.8m workers ‘permanently temporary’, review finds

Labor urged to ditch skills lists, allow more workers in caring occupations and tackle long wait times for family visas

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The New Daily

‘Considerable’ numbers of Labor MPs join push to raise JobSeeker

Economists, anti-poverty advocates and Labor MPs are among those calling on the government to raise the “cruel” rate of JobSeeker.

The New Daily

Workers should be on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s board

These representatives bring expert knowledge of how the real economy works and labour market operations. Workers must have a say.

Roll Call

Senate panel advances Su for Labor secretary - Roll Call

The Senate HELP committee voted along party lines to advance Julie Su's nomination to become Labor secretary.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: calls grow for government to ease student debt; Singapore executes man over cannabis; and Ardern off to Harvard

Independent MP Zoe Daniel joins Coalition in calling for Labor to freeze the Hecs indexation

The Guardian - AU

Jim Chalmers promises cost-of-living relief in budget but won’t commit to raising jobseeker

Treasurer says government’s focus remains on jobs, as CEO of Acoss says increasing unemployment benefit still a ‘live debate’

The New Daily

Bandt blasts Labor, unveils plan to take over its base

Greens leader Adam Bandt has delivered a dressing down to the Albanese government as he unveils a plan sure to sink its housing policy.

The Guardian - AU

Calls to reform Australia’s student debt scheme as loan holders face ‘deeply unjust’ 7.1% rise

Millions of Australians face a hike in their Help and Hecs loans when indexation is added on 1 June, the highest increase in decades

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