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Labor cancels $18m grant to controversial foundation endorsed by governor general

David Hurley had discussions with Scott Morrison about leadership program that later received one-off funding before it was operational

The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2022

Albanese government's electric vehicle policy faces bumpy road through parliament

The Coalition, Greens and some members of the crossbench urge the government to change plans to reduce the cost of low-emissions vehicles.

ABC News · Sep 7, 2022

Finance Minister warns government must 'make room' to pay for aged care, defence and disability spending

The Finance Minister says the government will need to include "difficult" savings measures in its October budget, as cost of living pressures prompt some senators to call for the Reserve Bank boss to go.

ABC News · Sep 6, 2022

City of Melbourne will lobby to change the date, but will keep 26 January ceremonies if unsuccessful

Councillors vote to ask government to change the date to ‘celebrate what it means to be Australian’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2022

Labor may axe $18m grant to foundation for which governor general lobbied Scott Morrison

Labor faces questions on Kristy McBain’s shares sales and crossbench opposition to super fund donation disclosure rules

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2022

Climate bill set to pass after key crossbencher pledges support

Independent senator David Pocock has agreed to back the Albanese government's pivotal climate bill – but has flagged he might sink future efforts.

The New Daily · Sep 6, 2022

The PM’s Getting Torched For Joking That Living In The Lodge Is Being ‘Back In Public Housing’

Anthony Albanese has faced backlash for joking he's 'pleased to be back in public housing', referring to his taxpayer-funded Canberra mansion.

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 6, 2022

Labor extends big lead in Newspoll, but Morgan is much better for Coalition

This week’s Newspoll is the second since the May federal election, after the first appeared five weeks ago. Labor led by 57-43, a one point gain for Labor. Primary votes were 37% Labor (steady), 31% Coalition (down two), 13% Greens (up one), 7% One Nation (up one), 2% UAP (steady)…

The Conversation · Sep 6, 2022

McKim calls for Lowe to stand down – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2022

Morning mail: Britain gets Truss for PM, Albanese flags ‘orderly’ emissions cuts, when cosmetic fillers go wrong

Tuesday: Liz Truss will meet the Queen then face a national cost-of-living crisis after winning the Tory leadership. Plus: Australia’s corporate gender equity stalls

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2022