Politics
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Political lobbying
Albanese’s $22.7 billion spendathon a lobbyist honeypot
The rise of a new class of lobbyists with close access to political leaders has heightened concerns about the power of the top players in Canberra.
- by David Crowe
Opinion & Perspectives
Why NSW Labor will not take the same road on greyhounds as Baird
Former premier Mike Baird stunned the industry when he banned greyhound racing. Labor watched on and will not follow his lead despite more damning revelations.
Alexandra Smith
State Political Editor
The greyhound racing industry has run its course
The NSW greyhound industry was unable to reform itself when it was given a second chance eight years ago. It has now been exposed for further failing to meet community expectations of how to treat animals.
The Herald's View
Editorial
There are no ‘safe’ seats any more, and here’s why that’s good news
More power for crossbenchers at the federal level could be a good way to break the big-party logjam. It couldn’t could be worse than what we’ve got.
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
Federal
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Antisemitism
Top university rejects antisemitism definition over academic freedom
The Australian National University refused to adopt a contentious definition of antisemitism used by other tertiary institutions.
- by Angus Thompson
Opinion
Australia votes
There are no ‘safe’ seats any more, and here’s why that’s good news
More power for crossbenchers at the federal level could be a good way to break the big-party logjam. It couldn’t could be worse than what we’ve got.
- by Ross Gittins
NSW
Analysis
Greyhound racing
Why NSW Labor will not take the same road on greyhounds as Baird
- by Alexandra Smith
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Greyhound racing
Explosive report alleges ‘morass of exploitation and suffering’ in NSW greyhound racing
- by Jordan Baker
Victoria
Tougher bail rules, ankle monitors: Victoria flags youth crime crackdown
- by Kieran Rooney, Annika Smethurst and Wendy Tuohy
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Roads
Council fights for more compensation for tennis courts lost to North East Link
- by Rachel Eddie
Queensland
Perspective
Government
A Queensland Senate may be the only thing to protect the LNP from itself
- by Cameron Atfield
