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Many Australians face losing their homes right now. Here’s how the government should help

If it’s a good idea for companies, why not for Australians at risk of losing their homes?

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Lam-Evans the Liberal moderates' Senate pick as preselection looms

Moderates rally for woman candidate to unseat Pocock.

The Canberra Times

Australia backs report on Palestine aid agency

An independent report that revealed Israel had not provided evidence of links between Hamas and a UN relief agency in Palestine has been welcomed by Australia.

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Senators want property tax reforms back on the agenda

Modest tax changes could save the budget billions and help "turn the ship around" for first-home buyers, senators David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie say.

AAP

Housing crisis to 'get worse before it gets better'

Tax reform, building more public housing, and lifting social support payments have all been floated as pieces of the housing affordability puzzle.

AAP

Changes to Australia’s property tax concessions could net $60bn over decade, crossbench senators say

David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie point to PBO modelling showing budget savings even while continuing existing owners’ capital gains tax discount

The Guardian - AU

Labor looks to ease Hecs burden as student debts set to grow more than 4%

The prime minister says ‘we need to do much better for the younger generation’

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Stadium letter stoush: Libs seek guarantee from Albo on venue funding

The Canberra Liberals have now sent their own letter to the PM.

The Canberra Times

Middle Arm project to realise NT's dreams, says chief

The Northern Territory government has brushed aside concerns about a major manufacturing project, arguing it will help the territory stand on its own two feet.

AAP

The week in parliament: Albanese’s attempts to appease Dutton land Labor in a political quagmire of its own making

Curtailing of parliamentary debate frustrates crossbench, terse words over bureaucrat’s tears, and unlikely bedfellows on excessive-deaths motion

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s deportation bill fails to pass Senate in ‘almighty backfire’ as Coalition and Greens team up

Opposition says bill needs ‘proper inquiry’ to guard against possible ‘unintended consequences’ despite voting with government in lower house

The Guardian - AU

Emissions may surge as voices crushed, activists warn

Offshore gas approvals could be expedited while Indigenous communities have their wishes ignored under the government's proposed laws, environmentalists warn.

AAP

Labor dissent sees Plibersek’s veto on offshore gas project rules restored

Internal lobbying has added safeguards to a power for the resources minister to water down consultation requirements

The Guardian - AU

New vehicle rules under scrutiny as US changes EV path

Australia's peak car lobby group has called for big changes to the government's new vehicle emission rules after the US changed its long-term plans.

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What’ll happen when Facebook stops paying for news? Here’s what happened when radio stopped paying for music

The news media bargaining code allows the government to force Meta to pay, but only if it continues to link to news. It’s given every indication it won’t.

AAP

Outspoken MPs take out prestigious parliament gongs

Liberal MP Bridget Archer and independent senator David Pocock have been recognised for their leadership and courage in politics.

The Canberra Times

Vinnies and The Green Shed staff talk in Pocock-organised meeting

Senator Pocock said his office had been lobbied by staff from the Green Shed.

The Canberra Times

Cheyne says Green Shed tender loss communication was 'regrettable'

Minister said the announcement to the community was not up to standard.

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Australia’s new environment laws are being drafted behind closed doors

In a highly unusual process, dozens of representatives from key groups have found themselves in three closed-door sessions to view sections of draft environment legislation.

AAP

Push to 'clean up' and reform political donations

A fresh bid to "clean up politics" would cap mega donations under a crossbench plan for electoral reform before the next election.

The Guardian - AU

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

The Guardian - AU

Question time interrupted by Gaza protesters – as it happened

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By-election loss an ominous sign for QLD Labor

Queensland Labor is in trouble after a huge by-election loss, Australian politicians are coinciding their parliamentary duties with major sporting events, and nearly all Gazans who had their visas cancelled will come to Australia.

AAP

Extra paid parental leave welcomed but unions want more

An increase in paid parental leave to 26 weeks from mid-2026 has been welcomed but there are calls to further reform the scheme.

The Guardian - AU

David Pocock fears Labor trying to work around First Nations consultation on offshore gas projects

Independent senator shares Tiwi Islanders’ concern over changes they argue would allow companies to ‘ignore’ their views

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