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No, Labor shouldn’t ditch its caucus rules — they’re compromised and collectivist but more democratic

Arguing for the negative in this week’s Friday Fight: Crikey’s political editor Bernard Keane.

Crikey

Clive’s seeing double, News Corp tightens the purse strings, and a double-barrelled frenzy

The Greens are out of touch with the average Australian — at least if their surnames are anything to go by.

Crikey

Are Australia’s public transport discounts for seniors too generous? Are they fair?

School and tertiary students receive concessions, but their fares are still more than three times those offered to seniors in some states

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Piss-based hijinks at News Corp, Tucker Carlson’s victory lap, and how to bake a pie chart

When a tipster told us what used to go on at Holt St at the turn of the century, we thought they must have been taking the piss.

Crikey

While the states crack on with reform, Don Farrell leaves federal donation laws in a mess

The states already have much better political donation laws than the Commonwealth. Anthony Albanese promised to change that, but nothing’s happened.

Crikey

Dutton makes the news go nuclear

It’s all nuclear today as your Worm covers the nation’s response to Peter Dutton’s audacious plan to build seven nuclear reactors across Australia.

Crikey

Tucker Carlson’s Australian tour ticket prices have been slashed with hundreds of seats still available

Seats at one of the Clive Palmer-backed events are now listed at less than a quarter of their original price.

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Unfriendly fire: famous fights and sledges between Australian politicians supposedly on the same side

Faction v faction or just a personality clash, some of Auspol’s most unforgettable spats have been between members of the same party

The Guardian - AU

The week in parliament: ‘ambassador’ Bill sets tongues wagging and a ministerial audition goes horribly wrong

Shorten reportedly approached to become French envoy, tensions on Gaza spill over, and Matt Keogh creates a government-size headache over military recruitment

The Guardian - AU

‘We live in hope’: Arsenal fans full of pride whatever league finale brings

Supporters understand their club is on an upward trajectory on and off the field and are determined to enjoy the ride

The Guardian - UK

Far from living in the Lucky Country

Letters and Short Takes May 8, 2024

Newcastle Herald

Why is whistleblower David McBride on a podcast for far-right conspiracists?

The ‘Afghan Files’ whistleblower has enjoyed too little scrutiny from those on the left.

Crikey

Labor’s Don Farrell accuses teal independents of hypocrisy over political donations

The special minister of state claims some cross-benchers ‘agree with banning big money, just not theirs’

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Push to outlaw mega donations, Trump’s money woes, social media giants put on notice

Independents want to outlaw large gifts of more than $1.5m; eSafety commissioner issues notices about terror material

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Independents move to ban mega donations in far-reaching political transparency overhaul

Crossbenchers including the Greens and the Jacqui Lambie Network back proposal that would ban $1.5m-plus donations and tighten the definition of gifts but does not include spending caps

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Australian Billionaire Revives Dream To Build Titanic Replica

Discover how Australian billionaire Clive Palmer plans to recreate the iconic Titanic, offering a unique blend of nostalgia and modern luxury for passengers.

Crikey

Australian visas for Gazans cancelled mid-air

Some Gazans are having their previously approved visas cancelled while already en route to Australia, Labor wants to outlaw election lying, and Jim Chalmers says the surplus will be lower than predicted.

Crikey

Clive Palmer renews push for Titanic II and a new social media network named ‘Ausface’

What do you do when you’ve got more money than you can ever hope to spend? Crikey caught up with one of the few Australians who can answer that question.

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Full steam ahead, again, for Palmer's Titanic dream

Clive Palmer's pipe dream to sail a replica Titanic from the UK to the US is no longer on ice, according to the mercurial mining magnate.

Crikey

Greens take Labor hostage over offshore gas protections

Adam Bandt wants the government to scrap offshore gas protections in exchange for passing emission standards, more than a quarter of houses in the eastern states were paid for with cash last year, and Bronwyn Bishop apologises (again).

The Guardian - AU

Clive Palmer says Labor’s plan to cap political donations would silence ‘diversity of ideas’

Mining billionaire warns government against pursuing laws that would prevent him from continuing to spend millions in support of his electoral ambitions

The Guardian - AU

Clive Palmer appeals to high court to halt criminal proceedings over alleged fraud and dishonesty

Billionaire is fighting prosecutions by Asic involving his Leisure Coolum resort and his company Mineralogy

Crikey

Which Australian politicians have tried to sue for defamation over the past decade?

Defamation is one of the great Australian pastimes. Crikey took a look back at which politicians have decided to take their tiffs into court.

Crikey

Palmer battles jab mandates — and wins

Clive Palmer successfully funded a challenge against Queensland’s vaccine mandates, Lidia Thorpe backs Mardi Gras’ police ban, and NDIS-funded programs have been unlawfully restraining children with autism.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Muslim leaders boycott state dinners, businessman visa case, Palmer claims anti-vaccine mandate ‘victory’

Peak bodies have rejected invitations to iftar dinners in anger at Gaza response

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