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Unions to announce green ban in bid to protect Melbourne’s John Curtin hotel

Group of unions step up campaign to protect historic pub popular with leaders of Australia’s labour movement

The Guardian - AU

Labor candidates in marginal seats buck party line to advocate for jobseeker increase

Louise Miller-Frost says current rate represents ‘intentional cruelty’ while Andrew Charlton says lifting it is ‘right thing to do’

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s message that Morrison is ‘all announcement no delivery’ resonating with voters, poll shows

Research shows Labor’s messages most effective of election campaign so far, but Coalition’s economy claims also test well

The Guardian - AU

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Grattan on Friday: Managing post-COVID a delicate balance for Anthony Albanese

Philip Lowe mightn’t be a household name but the Reserve Bank governor finds himself catapulted right into the centre of this election campaign, in which events are proving more important than policies.

The Conversation

Home Affairs Minister rejects Labor's request for intelligence briefing following 'political interference' comments

Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews dismisses demands from the Labor Party for an urgent intelligence briefing on the controversial security pact between China and Solomon Islands, after yesterday alleging the deal could have been timed to hurt the Coalition's electoral chances.

ABC News

'My people': Joyce campaigns in Queensland

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce knows he isn't a popular politician - especially in the city - but he doesn't let that get in the way of his campaigning.

AAP

One Nation directs preferences to Labor in five seats targeting ‘left-leaning Liberals’

Pauline Hanson says move is in retaliation for Liberals’ decision to preference Jacqui Lambie Network in Tasmania

The Guardian - AU

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Rate debate sparks war of words in council

The point of much contention was the decision to apply for a one off 2.5 per cent rate rise

Newcastle Herald

Women fed up with flagrant sexism could swing Australia’s election

Women in Australia have endured more than a year of shocking allegations of misconduct from inside their nation’s parliament revealing a culture that has normalized sexual violence and humiliation.

Tribune News Service

VIDEO: Inflation, Solomons and 'Albo's iso' dominate campaign's third week.

University of Canberra Professional Fellow Michelle Grattan and University of Canberra Associate Professor Caroline Fisher discuss the week in politics.

The Conversation

Morrison takes aim at Albanese’s ‘quiet week’ with Covid amid wrangling over election debates

The prime minister is keen on two debates next week on Seven and Nine while Labor has proposed a press club showdown just before polling day

The Guardian - AU

Daniel Andrews refuses to comment on leaked Ibac report into Victorian Labor party

Premier says it’s ‘grossly inappropriate’ to comment on reported allegations in Ibac draft report before final version tabled

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s foreign minister denounces China’s ‘secret’ security deal with Solomon Islands

Marise Payne says other members of the ‘Pacific family’ share concerns but she rejects claims her government ‘dropped the ball’ in the region

The Guardian - AU

‘I don’t hold a hose’: do Labor’s attack ads hit hard enough?

Each week we ask experts to break down a political advertisement: who are the candidates trying to reach, and are they succeeding?

The Guardian - AU

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Newcastle Herald

Labor hears local health committee's MRI licence plea

After more than a year of campaigning, the pleas from Maitland's community-run local health committee are being answered.

AAP

Inflation sparks power price hike debate

Inflation rising to 5.1 per cent has consumers worried about what it will mean for their power bills and hip pockets as the government works to allay concerns.

Newcastle Herald

Hydrogen hubs put the Hunter 'right in the game'

Labor will match the $82million in funding for a Hunter Super Hydrogen hub, that has the potential to attract 2500 jobs in coming decades.

The Guardian - AU

Calling the safeguard mechanism a ‘sneaky carbon tax’ is a scare campaign and an argument for inaction

Scott Morrison is criticising the Coalition’s own climate policy – it’s just one that has barely been used

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Newcastle Herald

'Bias' accusation in council media policy

Three councillors said they felt Labor representatives were given more opportunities to act for the council at media events.

ABC News

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews silent on IBAC questioning as draft report slams Labor culture

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews would not comment on reports that he was interviewed by Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog over cultural issues within the Labor party.

The Guardian - AU

One Nation won’t preference moderate Liberal MPs in key seats

Decision comes after Liberals preference the Jacqui Lambie Network, labelled ‘green-left’ by Pauline Hanson, over One Nation

ABC News

Jim Chalmers says the current government has taxed, borrowed and spent more than Labor did. Is that correct?

Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the current government has taxed, borrowed and spent more than the previous Labor government. RMIT ABC Fact Check takes a look at his claim.

AAP

Vic premier mute on leaked IBAC report

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has declined to comment on a leaked anti-corruption commission's report into the state's Labor Party.

The Guardian - AU

Frydenberg expects ‘close’ battle to hold seat as Labor cost of living attacks continue – as it happened

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Students demand answers on how politicians will address youth issues

For many Queensland year 12 students, it's the first time they'll vote in a federal election, all while they're still in school. The ABC brings together politicians and students to discuss the issues.

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