Jonno Duniam calls Pauline Hanson’s push for monoculture ‘bizarre’ – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jun 21
Why the whole country will be watching Victoria’s November state election A 12-year-old government with a premier under siege. An untried opposition that has weathered multiple scandals and leadership changes. And a right-wing populist party on the march among disaffected voters. With all this in play, Victoria’s November state election is shaping up to be one of the most significant in… The Conversation · Jun 21
Medowie, Chisholm schools are welcome - but what about Cameron Park? Letters: 'Or will students continue to be bussed to Edgeworth?' Newcastle Herald · Jun 21
FED:Labor's reform outlook cools before long winter break Controversial changes to both the tax system and the NDIS are under negotiation as Labor tries to land a deal with the Greens before parliament breaks. AAP · Jun 21
Nationals ape Hanson 'liar' slogan as tax debate flares One Nation could win more than 60 seats if an election were held now, as a fresh poll underscores surging support for the right-wing party. AAP · Jun 21
The Guardian - AU · Jun 21 The winter break is coming, but before then Labor wants deals with the Greens on tax and the Coalition on the NDIS One Nation pressure and poor performance in the polls mean Anthony Albanese is searching for a win – and may be willing to bargain for it
The Guardian - AU · Jun 21 Coal companies to reap billions more in taxpayer diesel subsidies as Labor approves new mining Albanese government under pressure to wind back fuel tax credit scheme for multinational miners as analysis shows cost to budget
The Guardian - AU · Jun 21 Is Pauline Hanson a liar or the only truth-teller? What voters think on Melbourne’s margins After Pauline Hanson’s controversial speech at the National Press Club, Guardian Australia headed to Pakenham, one of the electorates One Nation is targeting in the Victorian state election, to see how the message landed
AAP · Jun 21 Liberals fight member exodus as One Nation surges Liberals are being promised a democratic push within the party amid reports former prime minister Tony Abbott is phoning members to stop them from leaving.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 21 One Nation opposes measures that make a difference to working people, Albanese says Pauline Hanson criticised by PM as opposition leader Angus Taylor urges members not to defect, arguing One Nation wants to ‘blow this country up’