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Cars
Labor’s car plan shifts down a gear as voters lukewarm on carbon targets
The Resolve Political Monitor shows that 43 per cent of voters opposed the vehicle emission plan when asked about the policy in its original form.
- by David Crowe
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Religious freedom
Faith groups reject hardline stance on discrimination law as Albanese plots way forward
Key faith leaders back a compromise in the debate as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hints at a deal with the Greens to break the impasse on protections for LGBTQ children.
- by David Crowe and Natassia Chrysanthos
Labor to rush through beefed up deportation laws ahead of High Court challenge
Immigration detainees could be jailed for up to five years unless they co-operate with moves to deport them.
- by Angus Thompson and Olivia Ireland
The catch-22 preventing mothers from returning to work
The federal government is being urged to scrap income reporting requirements for access to childcare subsidies to help get more families more work.
- by Rachel Clun
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Disability
Premiers revolt over federal NDIS law, fearing cost time bomb
The premiers convened a sudden meeting on Monday night to urge a rethink on the controversial proposal to set up a new state-based disability system.
- by David Crowe and Natassia Chrysanthos
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Immigration
Two detainees released before bringing cases to court
The freeing of the two men, who had their visas revoked over extensive criminal convictions, fuels accusations the government is sidestepping detainee cases that could lead to further mass releases.
- by Angus Thompson
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Political leadership
PM’s personal rating slips as frustration with major parties grows
Labor and Anthony Albanese hold narrow leads on whether they are running a united team and have a vision for the future, but voters put Peter Dutton and the Coalition ahead on immigration and the economy.
- by David Crowe