Politics
Federal
Aerial shooting culls thousands of horses in Kosciuszko
NSW government is ramping up the removal of feral horses from the alpine environment with a controversial technique.
- by Mike Foley
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End the creep: Former RBA expert backs annual tax relief for millions
Luci Ellis, Westpac’s chief economist, says there’s a big case for increasing tax thresholds each year. Without end, taxes will keep rising forever.
- by Shane Wright
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Political leadership
Australian voters back plans to keep gas on tap
The poll found that 75 per cent of voters supported a domestic gas reservation policy to ensure a steady supply of gas to households and businesses.
- by James Massola
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Population
Shadow treasurer says working smarter will make up for deep migration cuts
Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor argues that industrial relations changes will help boost the economy.
- by Shane Wright
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Albanese to voters: I feel your cost-of-living pain
In a keynote speech just days after the second anniversary of his government’s election, the PM will acknowledge voters are doing it tough and promise his government is listening.
- by James Massola
PM points finger at Coalition over release of former detainee
Anthony Albanese has sought to shield his government from further backlash over a former immigration detainee now charged with murder.
- by Andrew Probyn
Origin boss backs Eraring to stop blackouts as states go nuclear on Dutton plan
As news of the deal to prolong the life of the Eraring power station broke, state governments lined up to oppose nuclear energy.
- by Nick Toscano and Mike Foley