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Lazy Labor protests rather too much on campaign finance

Labor promised it would improve the disclosure of political donations, but has ducked the issue for two years. Now it’s complaining that the crossbench, tired of waiting, has its own bill.

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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

New Zealand bemused by Australia's best friend debate

New Zealand doesn't mind playing second fiddle to the United States as Australia's most trusted international partner.

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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

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton says truth in political advertising ‘probably welcome’ but criticises Labor as scare campaign ‘experts’

Opposition leader’s comments signal the Coalition may support new laws to safeguard elections

The Guardian - AU

Chinese foreign minister’s visit to Australia locked in hours after Beijing signals wine tariff lift

Canberra expected to push for removal of remaining trade impediments after Wang Yi arrives next week

The Guardian - AU

China moves to dump tariffs on $1b wine exports

China has recommended dropping tariffs on Australian wine products weeks ahead of a crucial deadline.

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Businesses to save as government scraps tariffs

Hundreds of nuisance tariffs on everyday items like tools, clothing, dishwashers and more will be scrapped in a move that will save businesses millions.

AAP

Australia will 'win' wine dispute with China: minister

Australia still expects China to complete its review of tariffs on wine exports by the end of the month, the federal government says.

AAP

The Spying MP: If we’re talking about MPs and foreign powers, the list is VERY long

Who is the MP said to have been compromised by a foreign power? Crikey doesn’t know, but we do know that many MPs have had extensive dealings with foreign governments.

Crikey

Australia open to resuming stalled EU trade talks

Despite talks between the European Union and Australia for a free trade deal falling over, the Albanese government is willing to head back to the drawing board.

AAP

Hope 'goodwill' will get Australian wine flowing

China could lift trade bans on Australian wine exports by the end of March as the government continues to advocate for the case of a detained writer.

AAP

Aussie business boost as India trade ties strengthen

Australia's agriculture exports to India have soared off the back of a free trade agreement while the pact makes products cheaper for consumers at home.

AAP

Chinese high rollers may soon return to Hunter winery cellar doors

Hunter vineyards are hoping the China wine tariff is dropped in the new year, as a single corporate Chinese tourist can spend $500,000 at the cellar door.

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The Guardian - AU

Pro-Palestine rally leaders credit public ‘pressure’ with Labor’s shift on Gaza

Change of heart on ceasefire shows ‘collective action is working’, Sydney protest speaker says

AAP

Australia pursues trade deal with UAE after EU failure

Australia will hold talks with the United Arab Emirates in the new year to negotiate a free trade deal, after discussions with the European Union fell over.

AAP

China eases trade beef but abattoirs chase bigger stake

Three major Australian abattoirs will be allowed to start exporting beef to China after Beijing lifted suspensions but bans remain on eight other processors.

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Australian barley back in China after lifted tariffs

China's customs agency has released data on Australian barley imports for the first time in three years.

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Crikey

Queensland leaves federal Labor a distant second in transparency

The Albanese government committed to better political donation laws ahead of last year’s election. It’s still done nothing.

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Can the Albanese government turn 2024 into a happy new year despite multiple challenges?

Halfway into its first term, the big question is whether the Albanese government is in a temporary bad patch, or at the beginning of a downhill slide.

AAP

China trade ban may be unwrapped in time for Christmas

China could lift punitive trade bans on Australian exports in time for Christmas as the Albanese government works to steady the diplomatic relationship.

AAP

Australia rocks US market as China chews lobster, beef

Trade Minister Don Farrell is heading to the United States to shore up Australia's critical mineral markets as it works to diversify exports from China.

The Guardian - AU

Greens stage Senate walkout over Labor’s Israel-Hamas war response

Mehreen Faruqi leads boycott of question time to protest against claimed Albanese government inaction over conflict in Gaza

AAP

China trade bans may lift in 'very short space of time'

Trade Minister Don Farrell is expecting a "positive outcome" after raising punitive trade sanctions imposed by China with his counterpart in Shanghai.

The Canberra Times

Farrell dashes home from historic China trip as Gallagher gets COVID

There's a need to back up Murray Watt in the Senate.

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