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Beyond the ISS: A new wave of stations could redefine science in space

While scientists have long conducted research in space, a new generation of above-Earth labs could be run remotely and even help humans venture to Mars.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jim Chalmers, Angus Taylor and Danielle Wood on the budget

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says of his first budget: “Inflation is the dragon we need to slay”. Chalmers’ worry about inflation was reinforced by Wednesday’s release of the September quarter CPI, which showed inflation at 7.3%.

The Conversation

Parties 'weaponising' taxpayer-funded ads

One-quarter of the federal government's advertising budget is going towards politicised messaging.

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‘Weaponised’: Calls for politicians to kick the habit costing taxpayers $50 million a year

Government urged to stop the abuse of taxpayer funded advertising, which has led to $50 million a year in public money being spent.

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Albanese urged not to ‘lose the moment’ for tax reform as he squashes debate on stage-three cuts

Economists say the tax cuts are unaffordable and should be trimmed or changed, either now or in May

The Guardian - AU

Integrity in politics is an economic issue because it is about equity

As Danielle Wood pointed out to the jobs summit, major industries see more upside in lobbying than investing in self-improvement.

Crikey

Albanese government to commit to multi-employer bargaining despite business concerns

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says ‘sufficient common ground’ has been reached at jobs summit although employer groups fear industry-wide strike action

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The jobs summit needs to think big: here are 3 priorities for future-proofing Australia

This is an edited extract from Danielle Wood’s keynote address to the jobs summit. Read other articles in The Conversation’s series about the summit here.

The Conversation

The jobs summit’s real winners: boomer asset owners and property developers

The only benefit from increasing migration, as is likely to happen as a result of the summit, will flow to homeowners and property developers.

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As it happened: Jobs and Skills Summit, day one

Women's participation in the workforce is a key theme of the summit.

The Canberra Times

Business and unions reveal shared policies on three big ticket items ahead of jobs summit

Business Council and ACTU agree on need to boost paid parental leave, reform migration skills lists and set up an authority to support the clean energy transition

The Guardian - AU

Independent MP tackles 'jobs for mates'

Australian politics has a growing "jobs for mates" culture but an independent MP says her proposed bill will put a stop to it.

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How early Australian fairy tales displaced Aboriginal people with mythical creatures and fantasies of empty land

Content warning: this article contains reference to racist depictions of Aboriginal Australians.

The Conversation

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to visit Paris to 'reset' Australia's relationship with France

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms he will visit French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris next week to formally "reset" diplomatic relations between Australia and France.

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Open letter: the RBA review needs to be completely independent of government

This is the text of an open letter from 12 leading economists, sent on Sunday:

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Grattan Institute's Danielle Wood on election's thin policy debate

Danielle Wood is the CEO of the Grattan Institute, an independent think tank, Its purpose is to research and advocate policies to improve Australians’ lives.

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How bad is Australia's debt? Will young people still be paying it back? The federal budget explained

Is national debt good or bad? Will young people have to pay for it down the line? We answer your questions about the federal budget and Australia's national debt.

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Tax rise for low- and middle-income workers possible as LMITO's fate hangs on federal budget

With cost-of-living concerns dogging the government ahead of next week's federal budget and the upcoming election, experts are again questioning whether its tax cuts are directed at those who need them most.

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Three-in-five employers offer paid parental leave but few dads take up the offer to be primary carer

Ahead of the federal election, there are calls for the government to step in and offer 26 weeks paid parental leave so that more fathers share the role of primary carer during their child's life.

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