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Labor backbencher urges property developer licensing to go further

'It should not be viewed as the last step,' Suzanne Orr said.

The Canberra Times

Chequebook journalism is nothing new, but allegations in court about Spotlight’s practices have left insiders ‘gobsmacked’

Claims in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case raise questions of media ethics. Plus: the IPA goes to war with fact-checkers

The Guardian - AU

Fisherman, Liberals fight for final Tasmanian seat

One seat remains in doubt after a Tasmanian election that delivered a hung parliament in which the Liberals need crossbench support to form minority government.

AAP

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If Peter Dutton really wants to lead the party of workers, here’s what he could try

Embracing workers isn’t in the Liberal Party DNA. But the opposition leader could change that.

Crikey

1984 reasons conservatives should stop quoting George Orwell

All Orwell references are equal, but some are more equal than others for News Corp papers lifting the writer’s words for right-wing ends.

Crikey

Former mayor puts up hand to lead Tasmanian Labor

Former mayor Dean Winter has confirmed he wants to become the next leader of Tasmanian Labor after the party suffered a fourth-straight election loss.

AAP

Greens' $5.9b public housing election promise met with resistance

The Greens want 10,000 more homes. To Labor, it's an unkeepable promise.

The Canberra Times

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Govt spending $1.5m on consultants to help communicate health projects

The spend has been panned by the opposition.

The Canberra Times

Dangerous content a growing menace

Letters and Short Takes, April 5, 2024

Newcastle Herald

Government ignored warnings more than 100 companies may be misusing Centrepay scheme, Asic says

Services Australia’s failure to act ‘inexcusable’ and urgent action needed to help people struggling to get by, senators say

The Guardian - AU

By-election looms as ex-minister leaves safe state seat

An upcoming vote in the NSW Northern Tablelands electorate will determine if the Nationals retain their stranglehold on the safest seat in the state.

AAP

There has never been a worse time to invest in solar panel production. But we’re wasting $1b on it

Why is Labor spending $1 billion to encourage solar panel production when there’s already a global glut of the things?

Crikey

Victorian Greens leader Samantha Ratnam announces run for federal politics

Some Labor figures are worried about their grip on Wills if Ratnam secures preselection

The Guardian - AU

Greens pitch $5.9b public housing spend to 'reshape' property market

The party wants to add 10,000 dwellings to public housing stock.

The Canberra Times

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‘Queen of woke’: Commentariat loses the plot over our new G-G

Samantha Mostyn helped drive the AFLW, supported the Voice and has a history in the ALP. Guess how the right took her appointment as governor-general?

AAP

Greens leader eyes Labor seat at next federal poll

The Greens are set to make a play to steal a Melbourne seat from Labor at the next federal election, with its state leader nominating for preselection.

AAP

Lambie party gets third seat in Tasmania's parliament

Senator Jacqui Lambie's party has picked up a third seat in Tasmania's parliament as preference counting following the state election continues.

Newcastle Herald

Solar panel subsidies need stringent oversight

Letters and Short Takes, April 4, 2024

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Home building muted yet rate cuts could spur activity

The pace of home building, as shown by official dwelling approvals data, continues to lag behind strong demand for housing.

The Guardian - AU

From dance instructors to boilermakers: Labor says non-compete clauses are holding back wages

Andrew Leigh takes aim at ‘agreements between competitors’ not to poach workers, saying regulating the practice could lead to bigger pay rises

The Guardian - AU

Albanese signals May budget likely to include extension of energy price relief for small business and families

In speech PM says measure has ‘helped people under pressure – and it helped fight inflation’

The Guardian - AU

A big week for climate policy in Australia: what happened and what to make of it

While Toyota falls in line on vehicle emission standards, questions are raised about ‘solar sunshot’ and carbon offsets

AAP

Greens back Vic electricity body constitution move

Legislation to enshrine a state-owned electricity body in the Victorian constitution has won Greens backing, but it still faces an uphill battle to pass.

Crikey

Dutton wants to lead ‘the party of the worker’ with the help of… big business

Are the Liberals the party of the worker? Peter Dutton says yes… even as he tells big business to make the case for wage cuts.

Crikey

Confected outrage, wacky war crimes and more from a long, long weekend

The right makes up yet another reason to get angry at Joe Biden. Plus some interesting contrasts in the reporting of Newspoll, and plenty more in this week’s Tips and Murmurs.

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