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Labor agrees to amend workplace bill but pushback over multi-employer pay deals persists

Tony Burke says voting procedures on agreements have been changed as the government aims to get package through Senate by year’s end

The Guardian - AU

Labor promises 'fairer' NSW rental market

NSW Labor is promising an end to tenants being evicted without reasonable grounds and allowing flexibility in moving rental bonds to ease cost of living.

AAP

Discontent in Melbourne’s west is seeing Labor’s rivals getting ready to shake the party’s stronghold

Liberal and independent candidates are united in accusing the government of neglecting the region and its infrastructure

The Guardian - AU

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Victorian Newspoll has Labor's lead down, but would still win with three weeks until election

The Victorian election will be held in three weeks, on November 26. A Newspoll, conducted October 31 to November 3 from a sample of 1,007, gave Labor a 54-46 lead, a two-point gain for the Coalition since the last Victorian Newspoll in late August.

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Daniel Andrews blasts 'smear and innuendo'

The Victorian premier has issued a blistering statement about "smear and innuendo" surrounding an investigation by the state's anti-corruption watchdog.

AAP

Australia will bid for 2026 climate summit, but will face pressure to do more this year at Cop27

Labor has improved Australia’s emissions pledge on the one Scott Morrison took to Glasgow, but observers say it will still have questions to answer

The Guardian - AU

Can Labor provide cost-of-living relief without feeding inflation and interest rates? An expert panel responds

Anthony Albanese says the government can’t afford to provide energy payments or other relief because to do so would put even more pressure on the RBA to raise interest rates – is he right? Three economists have their say

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Hyperventilation around the workplace overhaul feels like a curtain raiser for Labor’s next thought crime – cutting emissions

When it comes to industrial relations reform, there is no interest like self interest

The Guardian - AU

Bumpy start to Victorian election campaign

It's been far from smooth sailing for Victoria's major political parties during the initial stages of the state election campaign.

AAP

Wallsend MP Sonia Hornery says Newcastle council's possible 21-year lease on pools is 'privatisation'

Newcastle council seeking private operator for pools on 'up to 21-year' lease

Newcastle Herald

Qld energy jobs focus among Labor leaders

The Queensland premier has put a call out for workers to fill thousands of roles created at public energy companies as part of the renewables transition.

AAP

Australia hopes to change climate reputation at COP27

A new government hopes to transform Australia’s reputation into a climate leader at COP27. But there’s a lot of damage to unpick, says Robyn Eckersley in part two of a series on COP27

Newsroom.co.nz

Michael Pascoe: Will NSW’s political parties put people before donors? Don’t bet on it

Will the NSW government get out from under the thumb of the gambling industry? Alan Kohler writes he's not betting on it.

The New Daily

Pressure on Minns over gambling card

The government is divided over the issue, and Labor has not committed to the gambling reform.

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Greens candidate says major parties neglecting Newcastle

Greens state election candidate John Mackenzie has slammed both major parties for ignoring Newcastle and going missing on key issues such as Stockton beach, the port container terminal and affordable housing.

AAP

NSW to debate land tax following inquiry

The NSW government says it will help more first-home buyers get their first property sooner.

The Guardian - AU

Labor takes step towards new religious discrimination laws with review of exemptions for schools

Attorney general Mark Dreyfus tasks Australian Law Reform Commission to look into existing anti-discrimination legislation

The Guardian - AU

Victorian opposition makes $160m bus overhaul election promise as Labor flags more dog parks

Matthew Guy seeks to woo outer-metropolitan voters while Daniel Andrews campaigns in inner suburbs on day three of the Victoria election

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Albanese hits back at business groups’ threats to run anti-industrial relations bill ad campaign

Prime minister says the millions of dollars that would pay for the campaign could be used by companies to ‘pay workers better’

AAP

Andrews heckled as crash dogs campaign

On the Victorian election hustings, Labor leader Daniel Andrews has been heckled while visiting an off-leash dog park to announce an animal welfare package.

ABC News

Candidates in the Victorian seat of Caulfield put forward their cases for election

The sitting Liberal MP in Caulfield, David Southwick, holds the seat by a razor thin margin and is facing a challenge from a teal independent backed by the Climate 200 body.

ABC News

United Firefighters Union secretary accused of being 'anti-union' after campaign to exclude mechanics

The United Firefighters Union has been accused of being "anti-worker" by rival unions over its campaign against cancer compensation for mechanics in the fire services.

ABC News

Electric vehicle legislation stuck in the Senate as Greens and Labor debate what should be included

Electric vehicle legislation is a Labor election promise that could make popular models, such as the Nissan Leaf, up to $2,000 cheaper for some individuals and $9,000 cheaper for employers who run fleets.

The Canberra Times

ACT government considering TV gambling ad ban

It would follow a similar move by South Australia.

AAP

PM promises action on power price relief

The prime minister is promising to take action against energy companies who don't pass on massive profits to Australian households in the form of savings.

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