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Senate supporters rally to Labor nominee Su against GOP critics - Roll Call

Senate supporters of Julie Su, President Biden's nominee for Labor secretary, rallied to her cause in the face of Republican criticism.

Roll Call

NSW Liberal moderates line up against conservatives, including Katherine Deves, to fill Senate vacancy

Warren Mundine decides not to run in wide open field that includes former state minister Andrew Constance

The Guardian - AU

Biden's Nominee for Secretary of Labor Wants 'Wage Theft' Cops

California’s experience combatting wage theft has been a headache for employers without much in the way of restitution for workers.

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Grattan on Friday: The government invited ambit claims for the budget and now it will be judged against them

Budgets are for stakeholders and interest groups like Christmas is for kids. They’re preceded by a multitude of letters to “Santa”, aka the treasurer, in the run-up.

The Conversation

Victoria’s plans for engineered wetlands on the Murray are environmentally dubious. Here’s a better option

Governments love the idea of a win-win – even when it doesn’t exist. That’s why Victoria has been spending millions on planning “red gum irrigation ponds” – essentially, engineered wetlands along the River Murray. These wetlands are designed to save some red gum ecosystems, leave many others to decline, and…

The Conversation

Premier denies being outplayed by AFL over cash for bid

Tasmania's premier says he was not forced by the AFL into stumping up more cash as part of the state's bid for a standalone side.

AAP

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Labor MP Marion Scrymgour on the Voice and the need for a new NT jobs program

With the Liberal Party formally opposing the Voice, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton last week kicked off his no campaign in Alice Springs. His claim that child sexual abuse is rife was quickly under attack from the government and others who accused him of politicking, using the issue as a political…

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UNSW academic explores impact of constitutional right to safe, reliable water

A promise to protect Sydney and Hunter water infrastructure in the constitution has opened a conversation about enshrining a right to safe, clean reliable water for all of NSW.

ABC News

Electric vehicle sales in Australia overtake petrol-driven cars in medium category for first time

Sales of battery EVs overtook conventional petrol hybrids in all categories, according to peak motoring body. ‘The shift is on,’ director says

The Guardian - AU

‘Teflon Dan’ lives up to his title as Victoria’s premier seeks to downplay Ibac report

Daniel Andrews adopted a ‘nothing to see here’ approach to new controversy but experts say reform is needed over ‘grey corruption’

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Reserve Bank shake-up, spy warning, ‘carbon capture’ microbe

Review of RBA’s operations recommends establishing a separate rate-setting panel; Asio warns that foreign agents are ‘aggressively selling secrets’

The Guardian - AU

Premier Daniel Andrews under pressure to act on 'grey corruption' after IBAC report

Integrity experts urge the Andrews government to act swiftly to tackle the risk of "grey corruption" by political staffers, after a damning report by the state's anti-corruption watchdog.

ABC News

'A combination of deficiencies': the 'disastrous' Morrison government dissected

Almost a year after the victory of the Albanese government, the defects of its predecessors are increasingly obvious. The competence and teamwork of the current government underline the weaknesses of the Morrison regime. The contrast between the two styles of leadership reminds us that bullying is no substitute for collaboration…

The Conversation

Medicare has been under pressure for years. So is it broken and can it be fixed?

These experts say Medicare is at breaking point and it's time for major reform.

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New Transdev boss denies deliberate bus cancellations

Newly appointed Transdev Australasia CEO Brian Brennan denies the company cancelled bus services to avoid penalties and welcomes plans for a government probe.

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s electric vehicle policy drives Australia forward – but not far

While committing to a fuel-efficiency standard is an important step, a shift to clean cars alone won’t get us where we need to be

The Guardian - AU

The stage-three tax cuts are bad economic policy – and a dumb political strategy, too

Does Labor think they will get credit for ‘fiscal responsibility’ from a shameless opposition that implemented the cuts in the first place?

ABC News

Labor to announce in-principle support for RBA review's recommendations, establish two new boards

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to release the highly anticipated review into the Reserve Bank of Australia on Thursday and to announce that the government has given in-principle support to all of its recommended changes.

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Raising dire JobSeeker rates looms as a character test for Albanese government

Government faced with growing warnings that not substantially lifting welfare payments in the budget will be to fail a test of its character.

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s EV policy launch a ‘missed opportunity’ for national consistency, Bridget McKenzie says

Shadow infrastructure minister says road user charging should not be ruled out and accuses government of ‘stalling’ with consultation

The New Daily

Emails reveal Tasmanian Premier’s unease before kicking in more AFL bid cash

Tasmania's Premier raised concerns about AFL requirements for the state's contribution towards a standalone team before increasing his offer.

AAP

Premier's unease before kicking in more AFL bid cash

Emails from Tasmania's premier to AFL boss Gillon McLachlan about proposed funding for a standalone state side have been made public.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Labor blasted for jobseeker stance; tributes flow for Father Bob; and Melbourne’s endless suburban sprawl

Beloved Melbourne priest who defiantly and tirelessly advocated for the underdog has died aged 88

The Guardian - AU

Greens blasts ‘centre-right’ Albanese government after Labor rules out substantial jobseeker boost

Adam Bandt says ALP not progressive and is ‘making economic decisions Scott Morrison would have been proud of’

The Guardian - AU

Dead heat in upper house after NSW election leaves Chris Minns facing ‘messy’ negotiations

Legislative council’s even split of political leanings means Labor will need to work with conservatives to pass legislation

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