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Chinese ambassador says Solomons pact no threat to Australia

A Chinese ambassador says China’s engagement with South Pacific island countries poses no threat to Australia, responding to fears that Beijing will establish a military foothold in the Solomon Islands

The Independent UK

Anthony Albanese narrows scope of pledge to support 5.1% pay rise to match inflation

Labor leader says stance only relates to those on minimum wage of $20.33 an hour and is conditional on industrial tribunal ordering increase

The Guardian - AU

Fact checking Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese in the third leaders' debate

The third leaders' debate was a much more subdued affair than the fiery, more shouty previous clash between the two leaders. But in politics, less shouting doesn't necessarily mean fewer furphies.

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4 reasons why the Morrison government's forestry cash splash is bad policy

This federal election campaign has involved very little discussion of environmental or natural resource policies, other than mining. An exception is a A$220 million Morrison government pledge for the forestry industry.

The Conversation

Morrison stance on minimum wages branded ‘hypocrisy’ as student loans remain indexed at inflation rate

National Union of Students says the Liberal’s position on minimum pay increases is at odds with automatic indexing of student loans to CPI

The Guardian - AU

Bus company received contracts before Constance push

A bus company could be raking in thousands of Liberal advertising dollars.

The Canberra Times

Morrison says his anti-trolling bill is a top priority if he's re-elected – this is why it won't work

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says one of his “great missions” is to make social media a safer place for young people.

The Conversation

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PM rejects Chinese envoy 'no threat' claim

The Chinese ambassador to Australia says his country's growing power should not be seen as a threat, but Scott Morrison views it differently.

AAP

Scott Morrison, Who Earns $500K, Is Apparently ‘Desperate’ ‘Unhinged’ Over A $1 Wage Increase

Fun fact: politicians have had a 30% increase in wages over the last decade.

Pedestrian.tv

‘Had better days’: Alan Tudge’s single exchange with education department since standing down

Confusion has surrounded post of education minister since PM insisted Tudge was still in cabinet, despite standing aside

The Guardian - AU

Albanese Declared Winner Of Final Leaders’ Debate After Morrison Praised Him For Being … Poor?

Anthony Albanese has been declared the winner of the third and final leaders’ debate of the election campaign but we can't get our hopes up.

Pedestrian.tv

Were minor parties the big winners? 3 experts on the final leaders' debate

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese faced off in the third and final leaders’ debate on Wednesday night on the Seven network, ten days ahead of the federal election on May 21.

The Conversation

Australia's #MeToo puts miners and ministers in crosshairs of history

Australia's mighty #MeToo wave is piling pressure on mining and political leaders who are preparing to face a reckoning over sexual harassment scandals stretching from the arid Outback to Parliament House.

Reuters

Could Labor lose the seat of Hunter to the Nationals? That's the question

Opposing forces at work in the Hunter

Newcastle Herald

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The Guardian - AU

Former high commissioner attempts to confront PM on campaign trail – as it happened

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Labor demands answers on $500,000 payment to former staffer Rachelle Miller, Josh Frydenberg spruiks resilient economy

Labor frontbencher Jason Clare says the government needs to explain why the Commonwealth is set to pay former staffer Rachelle Miller more than $500,000, as Treasurer Josh Frydenberg spruiks the state of the economy after the COVID-19 lockdowns.

ABC News

The Loop: Debate audience backs Albanese, Sydney wins NBL title, and some supermassive space news

Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop.

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: US senators block abortion bill, Albanese wins leaders’ debate, the great escape – as a food courier

Thursday: Writers push for climate to be on election agenda as leaders’ debate dominated by cost-of-living measures. Plus: the $10bn vegan pet food market

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Australians rate Morrison, Albanese out of 10 for trust, competency

Australians were asked to rate Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese out of 10 on trust and competency — Vote Compass has the results.

AAP

Election war of words rages over wages

The war over wages growth continues as workers struggle to keep up with the cost of living and real wages fall after a two-decade-high spike in inflation.

The Guardian - AU

It shouldn’t be such a shock that Anthony Albanese believes the minimum wage should rise with inflation

If you think the real wages of the lowest paid in Australia should go backwards, you’re advocating for declining living standards

The Guardian - AU

A new dynamic in Goldstein: teal turbulence sweeps wealthy Melbourne seat

Small-l liberal voters in the inner-city electorate have seized on Zoe Daniel’s candidacy, while Tim Wilson battles his leader’s unpopularity

The Guardian - AU

‘Our ancestors are in the rocks’: Australian gas project threatens ancient carvings – and emissions blowout

Custodians of petroglyphs in remote north-west say Woodside’s $12bn ‘carbon bomb’ spells disaster for culture and climate

The Guardian - AU

The PM previously said Albanese had no power to do anything about wages – now he’s arguing the Labor leader wants to do too much

Scott Morrison is advocating for a real wage cut to make a political point. Perhaps that’s why Seven’s undecided voters gave the final debate to the Labor leader

ABC News

Leaders' debate: Albanese wins final debate, Morrison confirms Tudge will re-enter cabinet if re-elected

Anthony Albanese wins the third leaders' debate which saw he and Scott Morrison cover well-trodden issues, but also the Prime Minister confirm Alan Tudge will return to the frontbench if the Coalition is re-elected.

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