FED:'Missed opportunity': tax findings land as talks go on Labor, the coalition and Greens predictably differed on their assessment of the government's contentious tax changes in a lightning-speed parliamentary inquiry. AAP · Jun 19
FED:Labor faces hard fight to pass watered-down tax changes Startup founders warn Australia faces an exodus of top talent despite the government winding back divisive changes to tax reforms in the budget. AAP · Jun 19
Makerfield by-election result: Key numbers and historical trends Andy Burnham increased the size of Labour’s lead over Reform from 13 percentage points in 2024 to 20 points. Evening Standard · Jun 19
See the full Makerfield by-election results in charts and graphs THE votes are being counted in Makerfield with the results due to be announced in the early hours of Friday morning, with Labour MPs having… The National (Scotland) · Jun 19
Greens leader Zack Polanski cleared over London houseboat council tax row Polanski explained in a witness statement published on Wednesday that he believed council tax fees were being managed through the mooring fees he regularly paid for the boat The Independent UK · Jun 18
John Swinney refuses to halt AI data centres amid 'free-for-all' JOHN Swinney has refused to hit pause on AI data centre applications after the Greens raised fears of a "free-for-all" flurry of proposals… The National (Scotland) · Jun 18
Grattan on Friday: Albanese government gives ground on tax, but how much will it have to cede on the NDIS? Only a little more than a year into its second term and with Pauline Hanson turning politics upside down, the Albanese government finds itself in policy quicksand on three core issues: its budget tax reforms, its wrestle to curb the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and the electorally sensitive area of… The Conversation · Jun 18
The National (Scotland) · Jun 17 Edinburgh Council to request AI data centre ban from Scottish Government EDINBURGH Council will not pursue a temporary ban on AI data centre development, but instead request a moratorium from the Scottish Government after…
The Guardian - AU · Jun 17 Pauline Hanson’s speech ‘shameful’ and echoed ‘rubbish’ from rightwing figures in UK and US, critics say Labor minister says Australians would lose their jobs and wages would go down if One Nation’s policies became law
AAP · Jun 17 Historic rebuke for premier, some light on $500k fees A state parliament has censured a premier for his lack of transparency in relation to two ex-ministers whose publicly funded legal fees have been questioned.
The Conversation · Jun 16 Latest polls still have One Nation leading on primary votes, but not gaining Since the May 12 federal budget, every poll has had One Nation gaining when measured against the last issue of that poll. While they’re still leading on primary votes in the YouGov and Morgan polls, One Nation was down one point in YouGov and steady in Morgan.
The Conversation · Jun 16 KPMG lost its clients’ trust, yet kept winning government contracts. Here’s what needs to change This Friday, senior current and former leaders from major consulting and audit firm KPMG will face a barrage of questions at a parliamentary inquiry in Canberra.
AAP · Jun 16 Startups wouldn't exist under tax reform, inquiry told Investors are warning some of Australia's most successful companies wouldn't exist under proposed tax changes, as Labor pushes ahead with its planned reform.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16 Tactical voting by Greens and Lib Dems could be key to Labour victory in Makerfield Left-leaning voters more willing to back Andy Burnham than Restore supporters are to vote Reform
Evening Standard · Jun 16 Makerfield, Aberdeen & Arbroath by-elections: Key numbers and electoral history Labour is defending Makerfield, while the SNP will hope to hold the two seats in Scotland.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 15 What are the odds on the Makerfield by-election? The latest odds for the Makerfield by-election as Andy Burnham hopes to see off challenges from Reform UK and Restore Britain to oust Keir Starmer
The Conversation · Jun 15 Could women’s anger turn Makerfield voters against Reform UK? With the Makerfield byelection approaching, polling suggests that Andy Burnham has a lead over Reform UK’s candidate Robert Kenyon. That lead, it appears, is stronger among women than men. Among women, Burnham’s lead stretches to 17 points, while among men is just two points.
The Conversation · Jun 15 Two polls have Labor third on primary votes, five months out from the Victorian election With the Victorian state election in late November, two polls have Labor sinking to third on primary votes, behind One Nation and the Coalition. Labor Premier Jacinta Allan’s net approval is below -35 in both polls.