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The party cannibals have gone vegan, so Albanese and Dutton are safe (for now)
We’ve progressed from the era of disposable political leaders to a new era of relatively indispensable ones.
- by Peter Hartcher
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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
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