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Perrottet pledges to overhaul 'terrible' stamp duty

The Perrottet government will expand their stamp duty reform if successful at the upcoming election, as Labor promises new western Sydney transport links.

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The women hoping to be voted into lower house at NSW election

Kellie Sloane insists she is venturing into New South Wales politics, which has a lower house known as the bear pit, with her eyes wide open. She's one of a number of women hoping to make their mark at the upcoming election.

ABC News

Why scammers who stole billions in unemployment benefits may get away with fraud

WASHINGTON — Just a small percentage of the at least $60 billion in unemployment payments estimated to be lost to fraud during the pandemic has been recovered, and time is running out to prosecute those who committed the crime.

Los Angeles Times

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Election Diary: Libs miss the jump in once-fertile Hunter turf

Newcastle Herald political reporter Michael Parris casts his eye over the NSW election campaign in the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

NSW Labor attacked over 'seven year' energy policy

The NSW coalition has lashed Labor over its "train wreck" energy policy after leader Chris Minns said his plan could take seven years to deliver bill relief.

AAP

Powerpoint and politics: inside Queensland Labor’s shock decision to lock up children for breaching bail

Government claims a bipartisan approach to respond to community concerns, but experts warn of increased pressure on the buckling youth detention system

The Guardian - AU

Former Labor MP for Monaro Steve Whan seeking candidacy for seat in NSW election

Steve Whan was Labor's sitting member for Monaro for eight years and is hoping to make a comeback in the upcoming NSW election. The former politician is seeking pre-selection and says he still has "plenty of fire in the belly".

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Albanese finds love in the air at Kiama

"He paid with cash and that was a bit surprising from the prime minister."

The Canberra Times

Refugees on Australian detention island sew lips shut in protest

Mohammad Shofiqul Islam and Mohammad Kaium have been held on the remote Pacific island of Nauru for nearly 10 years.

Al Jazeera

Labor papers over Dan Andrews pledge

'We'll work with the sector on this'

Newcastle Herald

Building sector urges cross-party housing plan support

As the coalition prepares to oppose Labor's multi-billion dollar housing fund, the building sector says it's a sensible reform that needs support.

AAP

Morning Mail: inflation linked to company profits, Ukraine one year on, Australia reach T20 final

A thinktank dismisses the idea rising wages causes price spiral; Australia sends drones to Kyiv in show of support; women claim thrilling T20 semi win

The Guardian - AU

NSW Labor to ban dangerous benchtops if it wins poll

As the NSW coalition government spruiks its plan for a supply chain commissioner, Labor has promised to ban manufactured stone with high silica concentrations.

AAP

Australia’s high-speed rail should be rolled out in small stages with Sydney to Canberra first, experts say

Exclusive: Progressive upgrades of existing sections will pave the way for a proper link between major cities, lobby group says

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‘Re-election vanity project’: Sussan Ley derides Anthony Albanese’s voice referendum campaign

Deputy Liberal leader claims PM ‘would rather see the Liberal party say no and this referendum fail’ than a yes vote prevail

The Guardian - AU

NSW Labor to join Dylan Alcott in public sector disability jobs drive if elected

Exclusive: Chris Minns will commit to target of 5.6% of public sector jobs held by people with disability through deal with former Australian of the year

The Guardian - AU

Superannuation should not be used for cosmetic surgery, Stephen Jones says

Australia’s assistant treasurer warns using loopholes to ‘game the system’ risks ruining early funds release for those who need it

The Guardian - AU

Methane from Australian coal and gas could be 60% higher than estimated

Data released by the International Energy Agency leads to renewed calls for more emission cuts and block on new projects

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The Guardian - AU

Albanese weighs federal support for Tasmanian stadium as AFL pledges $360m for new team

Gillon McLachlan says other clubs ‘very close’ to supporting new team but emphasises it is contingent on stadium

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Defining superannuation's 'objective' should leave room for debate about its use for housing

The Albanese government is prodding the superannuation bear, which can be a dangerous beast when stirred.

The Guardian - AU

Plans for ‘colossal structures’ in Hills shire area stunned ex-deputy mayor, NSW inquiry hears

Alan Haselden tells inquiry he had a ‘wow moment’ during meeting with Jean Nassif, the owner of developer Toplace

Newcastle Herald

Mining and Energy Union calls on federal Labor to legislate for a national energy transition authority

Full speech: Union demands energy transition body

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: anger over Qantas’s record profit; Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner subpoenaed; and Starbucks’ olive oil coffee

Qantas the latest company to announce record profits, causing anger among some travellers and a Labor senator

AAP

Under-fire Vic minister scores privileges committee job

Victorian parliament's privileges committee will feature Assistant Treasurer Danny Pearson, who apologised for an error over his stock shareholdings.

Newcastle Herald

Labor promise to formalise Wickham Park access

Park users coming from Wickham village currently access the park through a broken fence and an informal track on state government land.

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