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Economists want a carbon price comeback – but does Australia have the political courage?

Bold economic ideas are flowing ahead of this month’s roundtable convened by the Albanese government, aimed at boosting Australia’s productivity and economy, and repairing the budget. Among the biggest ideas to emerge is: should Australia resurrect its carbon price?

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Former political rivals band together on gender parity

A cross-party group will come together to form a national advisory board aimed at increasing female participation across local, state, and federal governments.

AAP

The horror of Gaza called and a mass of rain-soaked Sydney Harbour Bridge marchers, young and old, came in full force

They were armed with umbrellas and ponchos and waterproof prams. One man even carried a surfboard. This is Sydney, after all

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The huge Harbour Bridge march shows people have had a gutful of seeing starving children in Gaza. Politicians need to catch up

There was a palpable sense of anger towards Chris Minns and, to a lesser extent, Anthony Albanese

The Guardian - AU

Sea of people march across Sydney Harbour Bridge calling for an end to killing in Gaza

NSW police estimate 90,000 walked despite force and premier opposing rally, while Palestine Action Group claims up to 300,000 peacefully protested

The Guardian - AU

'Not right': Australia urged to wind back tax breaks

Reforms to Australia's tax system have been politically risky, but without urgent action, home ownership could be out of reach for the nation's workers.

AAP

Bad men problem: Gareth Ward and Mark Latham leave NSW parliament in uncharted territory

The two MPs’ cases are vastly different but the issue is the same: parliament’s rules to enforce standards of behaviour are hopelessly outdated and ineffectual

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Green light for cable, but premier's path to power dims

A major energy connector project has been green-lit by the federal government, posing an electoral hurdle for a premier negotiating minority government.

AAP

Palestinian statehood vote at Victorian Labor conference heaps more pressure on PM

Labor Friends of Palestine’s motion also called on federal government to extend sanctions to all members of Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet

The Guardian - AU

A large pro-Palestine protest has won legal right to march across Harbour Bridge. How will the shutdown affect Sydney?

Here are some answers to questions you may have, including its planned route, transport disruptions and potential risks

The Guardian - AU

Trump Fires Bureau Of Labor Statistics Chief Erika McEntarfer After Weak Jobs Report: 'Directed My Team To Fire This Biden Political Appointee'

President Donald Trump on Friday ordered the firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer just hours after a disappointing jobs report, accusing her—without evidence—of manipulating employment data for political purposes.

Benzinga

Victorians could soon have the right to work from home two days a week under Australian-first laws

Premier Jacinta Allan says Labor is prepared for a ‘fight’ with bosses and lobby groups who ‘cling to outdated ways of working because they don’t want to give up control’

The Guardian - AU

AUKUS and Palestine tensions flare within Labor

Tensions have flared within Labor over a key defence agreement and Middle East policy, with a state branch making non-binding federal demands.

AAP

Afternoon Update: Australia spared Trump’s latest tariff hike; NSW’s wet weekend; and the library that loans tents and fog machines

Australian goods imported into the US will continue to attract the baseline 10% tariff, with Australia dodging any tariff increase in the latest round of Donald Trump’s global trade war

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Palestinian statehood declares 'enough' suffering

Australia is considering the timing of recognising a Palestinian state, as other nations commit to formal acknowledgement at the United Nations.

The Guardian - AU

Decision delayed for pro-Palestine protest on Sydney Harbour Bridge as police warn of possible crowd crush

Group’s lawyers say demonstration ‘cannot be stopped’ as Christian-led group protesting antisemitism plans rally for same day

AAP

Premier stakes leadership on national power cable deal

A major contract for a nationally significant undersea electricity cable could torpedo a Liberal premier's chances of forming minority government.

The Guardian - AU

Trump accuses foreign nations of ‘freeloading’ on drug prices as Australia insists PBS prices won’t rise

Pharmaceuticals – already covered under existing US free trade agreement – on PBS ‘not up for negotiation’, Labor says

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The Guardian - AU

On issues from Aukus to recognising Palestine, Victorian Labor’s base is determined to be heard

At the party’s state conference this weekend, members and unions will have their say. The question then becomes whether governments – federal and state – will listen

The Guardian - AU

Coalition is wedging itself on climate crisis with net zero debate, warns Liberal MP in Scott Morrison’s former seat

Exclusive: Simon Kennedy warns closed-door meeting against backsliding on efforts to cut carbon emissions

The Conversation

Labor well-placed to win three Bass seats in Tasmanian election, giving left a total of 20 of 35 MPs

Labor is well-placed to win three seats in the electorate of Bass at the Tasmanian election, although its party totals imply it deserves only two. This would give left-leaning MPs a total of 20 of 35 seats. Interstate, New South Wales Labor has surged to a large lead in a…

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Nostalgia and political beef cap first sitting period

After infighting, political beef over cattle and the passage of an election promise, the 48th parliament has celebrated the end of its first sitting period.

AAP

Urgent advice on eve of major energy project deadline

One of the nation's biggest energy projects, an undersea electricity cable across Bass Strait, has been caught up in messy post-election politicking.

The Guardian - AU

‘Action, not slogans’: Albanese dismisses pressure from Labor MPs to toughen Israel stance

The prime minister resists demands for more sanctions as clamour grows to follow UK and France in recognising Palestine

AAP

Sham, secrecy claims as $5b power cable deadline nears

Politicians of multiple stripes have lashed a Liberal government for its consultation around a $5 billion undersea power connector project.

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