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Former US ambassador accuses Sky News of creating a ‘self-licking ice cream’ to attack Kevin Rudd

The furore over Australia’s ambassador to Washington, Kevin Rudd, is a “self-licking icecream” created by some at Sky News, former defence chief and former ambassador to the United States, Dennis Richardson says.

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Albanese hopes fears about Dutton will turn voters to Labor – but after Trump’s win, he shouldn’t count on it

The opposition leader has the challenger’s advantage of being able to reflect voters’ pain back to them and promise the world

The Guardian - AU

US election to have 'profound consequence' on world: PM

Anthony Albanese says Australia's relationship with America will be just as strong no matter who wins the US election, with results showing a close contest.

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What have Australia’s most powerful people said about the US election?

While our most senior politicians have hedged their bets, there’s at least one mining billionaire who hasn’t been afraid to speak her mind.

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Here’s where you can watch the US election in Australia

Here’s what you can expect from Australian broadcasters on what will be one of the biggest days in modern political history.

Crikey

Turnout the unknown factor in tight US election: Hockey

As American voters head to the polls, former ambassador Joe Hockey says the upcoming election is the most unpredictable.

AAP

Albanese pledges permanent free Tafe places – as it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

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After 25 years of piss-taking Australia’s politicians, the ‘disturbingly accurate’ Wharf Revue bows out

The minds behind the satire reflect on a quarter century of politics and belters

The Guardian - AU

More than 430,000 Australians could have owned their own home today – if not for 7 prime ministers’ inaction

Thirteen years ago at the tax summit called to discuss the Henry Tax Review, David Koch stopped discussion of negative gearing dead in its tracks.

The Conversation

What’s really going on with negative gearing? Here are four paths for change

Many have tried to reform Australia’s controversial tax settings and just as many have failed. Largely absent from this week’s frenetic debate: the options actually on the table

The Guardian - AU

No clear winner for Australia in US poll: former envoy

Australian businesses could be hurt no matter who wins the US presidency, with flagged economic policies aimed at China potential threats, a former envoy says.

AAP

Morning Mail: Israel prepares for ground war, official’s alleged ‘sex-for-housing’ offer, suspected Iran plot to kill Trump

General tells troops the wave of airstrikes is to get ready for ‘your possible entry’; NSW police investigate alleged proposition to woman on waitlist

The Guardian - AU

CPRS: The historic acronym that opened a roomful of sliding doors

The Rudd government’s CPRS was the big political story of 2009 — and contains plenty of ‘what-if’ moments.

Crikey

Politicians breathe easy: the Wharf Revue is retiring after a last hurrah

The hit satirical revue's creators say that 25 years is enough.

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The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Presidential battle showcases the differences between US political system and ours

Australia has a much better-functioning governmental system than the United States, but for political tragics it’s the American scene that’s the riveting must-watch this year.

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Joe Hockey says Kamala Harris and Anthony Albanese share views

This year’s Democratic National Convention has been an event filled with excitement and optimism, a far cry from where the Democrats were just weeks when Joe Biden was their presidential candidate.

Crikey

‘Absolute disaster’: Liberal Party blame game likely to result in heads rolling

The NSW Liberal Party stuffed up enormously yesterday, failing to nominate candidates for several councils. Who is to blame?

Crikey

A(nother) gong for a fossil fuel CEO, the inevitable Raygun conspiracy and a huge Liberal screwup

Meg O’Neill must be delighted to be ‘energy person of the year’, and the media has a short memory on ambassador parties.

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The Conversation

How the US election turned ‘weird’ – and why it’s working for the Democrats

The Democrats have discovered a secret sauce in their campaign against Donald Trump and the MAGA mob — suddenly media headlines are splashed with references to “weird”. For example:

The Guardian - AU

Nine CEO urges staff to ‘get into the Olympic spirit’ – but doesn’t mention he will keep the flame burning in Paris

Mike Sneesby will run in the torch relay on top of hosting advertisers. Plus: Joe Hockey turns Trump expert for Sky News

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Joe Hockey on how Australia should navigate a second Trump term

American politics has become weekly high drama.

Crikey

Rudd works room at Republican convention to shore up ‘Trumpified’ AUKUS deal

Speaking to former US ambassador Joe Hockey at the Republican convention, Rudd told allies to ‘chill’ and not worry about Trump.

Crikey

Donald Trump assassination attempt condemned

Leaders around the world have condemned the attempt on Donald Trump’s life, and Tony Burke has said he could deregister the construction division of the CFMEU if union misconduct isn’t addressed.

The Guardian - AU

How a rainbow coalition of Australian politicians came together to push for Julian Assange’s freedom

After bleak beginnings, our campaign united a formidable group of parliamentarians from across the political spectrum

Crikey

Protester to prime minister: A timeline of Albanese’s public stance on Palestine

Anthony Albanese has criticised student protesters and reprimanded a junior senator for speaking out. But he was once an outspoken advocate too, attending a protest in 2000 where Israeli flags were burned and the US consulate stormed.

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