Labor putting bite on rivals with free dental pitch Seeking a historic fourth term, a state Labor government is trying to woo voters with an Australian-first plan offering free dental care. AAP · Aug 21
Victorian polls have Coalition leading Labor by narrow to large margins It’s about three months until the Victorian state election on November 28. Five polls have been released since Ben Carroll replaced Jacinta Allan as Labor leader and premier on July 28. These polls have the Coalition leading Labor after preferences by between 51–49 (Morgan SMS) and 57–43 (Redbridge). The Conversation · Aug 21
Tens-of-thousands face pay changes as council votes on divisive new measures AROUND 14,000 Glasgow council workers are set to see higher payrates, while 2000 are set to see a pay cut. The National (Scotland) · Aug 20
A fifth of older Australians who contested automated decision on home support funding got more after human review Exclusive: Greens say department of health’s integrated assessment tool is ‘under-assessing’ far more people who may not know how to contest The Guardian - AU · Aug 19
The NDIS is undergoing a major overhaul. This is what the changes could mean for you Some participants could lose 50% of their budget for paying carers to accompany them to job or social programs The Guardian - AU · Aug 19
Greens motion pledges fiscal autonomy for Holyrood and Senedd A GREEN Party motion has set out how the party would “not obstruct Scottish independence” and would grant full fiscal autonomy to Holyrood if… The National (Scotland) · Aug 19
Labour ‘could lose up to 50 seats’ to Greens if new drilling in North Sea approved Greens say analysis shows government failure to take bold climate action could lead to big gains for party at election The Guardian - UK · Aug 19
Saxony-Anhalt election: who is behind "tactical voting" Campaign groups are urging voters to back the SPD and the Greens tactically in Saxony-Anhalt’s state election. AfD, CDU, the Left, SPD, FDP and BSW criticise the recommendation; only the Greens support the campaign. Euronews · Aug 19
'We have your back': support for media bargaining code A fresh push to force massive tech giants to pay news media companies for their journalism has secured the support it needs to pass the parliament. AAP · Aug 19
'Still have a punt': Labor spruiks gambling reforms Contentious gambling reforms are finally within sight of the winning post for the government as its brushes off criticism from the cross bench and advocates. AAP · Aug 19
'I'm not as agile': the algorithm that's delaying care for the elderly Helen Parkinson wants to stay home, but a computer says no. The Canberra Times · Aug 18
'Exasperated': Rattenbury lights fire under former colleagues as he sees ACT standard slipping Former Greens leader makes first major speech since leaving politics. The Canberra Times · Aug 18
Controversial NDIS bill passes Senate with ‘substantial’ amendments as Labor and Coalition strike deal David Pocock says legislation still includes ‘indiscriminate cut’ impacting thousands of participants but will pass lower house on Wednesday The Guardian - AU · Aug 18
Afternoon Update: Labor and Coalition strike gambling deal; fallout continues from Sydney Swans Melbourne incident; and restaurant of the year Crossbench and Greens criticise ‘cowardly and careless’ deal restricting gambling ads, saying it does not go far enough The Guardian - AU · Aug 18
The Guardian - AU · Aug 17 Severe weather warning for northern Victoria – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Aug 17 'Disgusted': coalition rift as gambling changes blasted Two coalition MPs have crossed the floor in protest against gambling laws which they say don't go far enough to protect vulnerable people.
AAP · Aug 17 Gambling reform changes unveiled to beat damning report Labor is under fire for proposing late changes to its controversial gambling reforms as a damning report on the shake-up exposed gaps in the policy.
AAP · Aug 17 'Blood on your hands': senators slam disability reform Greens, coalition and independent senators have raised significant concerns in parliament over Labor's cuts to disability funding.
The Conversation · Aug 16 Resolve poll suggests more voters support Labor’s federal budget changes than oppose them The three new federal polls have the total vote for One Nation and the Coalition at 46% in YouGov (down one), 48% in Morgan (up 0.5) and 49% in Resolve (steady). The Resolve poll gives Labor encouragement by suggesting their May budget changes are becoming more popular.
The Canberra Times · Aug 16 'Canberrans deserve a straight answer': ACT's most inquisitive politician revealed See our analysis of the question asked by your members.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 16 As melon-gate raged, Albanese quietly cut deals in parliament. The PM should make some noise this week With gambling, the news bargaining incentive and NDIS reform all set to pass, the PM needs to get the focus off fruit and on to policy
The Canberra Times · Aug 14 Jo Clay's Greens take Labor back to the negotiating table for an 'enforceable' deal Chief Minister welcomes the 'early collaborative discussions'.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 14 So Nigel Farage has beaten a man in a bin. But he’s in deep trouble, and he knows it The Reform leader claims vindication from the people, and it’s too early to write him off. But the problems he now faces may be more than he can bear, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
The Conversation · Aug 14 With NDIS changes set to pass, here’s who bears the cost of making it ‘sustainable’ Legislation to tighten eligibility for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) could be be passed as early as next week, after a Labor-led Senate committee today recommended the bill be passed.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 14 Pocock and crossbenchers call Labor’s NDIS overhaul ‘too far, too fast’ in scathing Senate inquiry report Greens say Labor’s reform set to ‘rip life-changing supports away from disabled people instead of raising additional revenue through taxing gas exports’