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Coalition talking points show opposition intends to pursue PM over Michelle Landry accusations

PM brushed off calls to apologise over the exchange in Parliament, arguing Nationals MP was ‘laughing’

The Guardian - AU

Australia to spend $500 million to move or flood-proof homes in inundated areas

Australia will spend A$800 million ($516 million) to repair, retrofit and buy back homes in the flood-prone northwest of the country's largest state as the region recovers from its third inundation this year.

Reuters

As UK politics descends into chaos, might Australia finally have reached a point of stability?

Three prime ministers – Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and, now, Rishi Sunak – in less than two months. The leadership tumult in the cradle of parliamentary democracy, Westminster, is a source of macabre fascination.

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Finance Minister Katy Gallagher and federal budget criticised for ignoring youth and cost of living on Q+A

The government is criticised for not doing enough to ease cost-of-living pressures for Australia's most vulnerable and youth as the impact of rising inflation bites.

ABC News

Grattan on Friday: Cost of living goes from a winner for Albanese in May to a weapon for Dutton in October

An opposition leader has a tricky task when delivering a first budget reply after an election rout. But circumstances played into the hands of Peter Dutton for his big parliamentary occasion on Thursday night.

The Conversation

Flood-prone northern NSW homes to be targeted under $800m buyback scheme

About 2,000 homes could be purchased or retrofitted under plan being announced by Anthony Albanese and Dominic Perrottet

The Guardian - AU

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused of bullying in Question Time by Queensland Coalition MP Michelle Landry

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is accused of bullying by Coalition MP Michelle Landry, but the speaker says he did not see any disrespect.

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Commentary: Japan and Australia are teaming up to balance a formidable China

As Xi Jinping edges out his rivals in the Chinese Communist Party, shakes up his leadership team and begins an unprecedented third term as China’s leader, Beijing’s military modernization continues apace. In a span of two decades, China has transformed itself from a relatively minor player on the world stage…

Chicago Tribune

Dutton calls for Indigenous abuse inquiry

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has asked the federal government to call a royal commission into the abuse of Indigenous children.

AAP

Australian defence force troops to train Ukrainian soldiers in the UK

Government emphasised ADF members will not be entering Ukraine, as total Australian aid to Kyiv reaches $655m

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese plays the long game

The sobriety of Budget 2022 reveals much about the political evolution of Anthony Albanese, Matthew Franklin writes.

The New Daily

Anthony Albanese flags NDIS spending crackdown as federal budget forecasts cost blowout

There are growing concerns about the sustainability of a central Labor policy following new budget projections showing the extent of National Disability Insurance Scheme cost blowouts.

ABC News

Anthony Albanese considering electricity market intervention as federal budget forecasts surging prices

The federal budget is forecasting a 56 per cent increase in electricity prices and a 44 per cent increase in gas prices in the next 18 months, prompting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to flag possible market intervention.

ABC News

Treasurer says Taylor’s fingerprints ‘all over’ energy policy chaos – as it happened

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Jim Chalmers just handed down his first federal budget, but did he get his facts straight?

Did the Treasurer get his facts straight in Labor's first budget speech in a decade? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

Reuters

Australia boosts defence, Pacific diplomacy spending in budget

Australia on Tuesday pledged increased defence spending and efforts to firm up diplomatic ties with neighbouring Southeast Asian and Pacific nations as it seeks to counter China's growing economic and strategic influence in the region.

ABC News

Jim Chalmers says the Coalition is responsible for $1 trillion of debt in the federal budget. Is that correct?

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the budget is "heaving with a trillion dollars in Liberal Party debt". Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

The Canberra Times

The Wharf Revue's on the hunt for Albanese

The star of the show this year, however, is the Wharf Revue's many takes on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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Cash injection to fix GP shortage high on federal budget wish list for Tasmania

Brighton resident Marilyn Wiltshire was "distraught" when her local general practice clinic closed. But there may be some hope for her and fellow locals in the federal budget.

The Guardian - AU

Lidia Thorpe to refer herself to privileges committee over relationship with ex-bikie

Greens senator’s move heads off hostile referral by Coalition over possible perceived conflict of interest due to former role on law enforcement committee

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan, Australia demonstrate quasi-alliance

PERTH, Australia -- A new joint declaration by Japan and Australia to deepen their security cooperation has clearly established a quasi-alliance between the two countries.

Reuters

More severe weather forecast for Australia's southeast amid flood crisis

Australia's weather forecaster predicted heavy rain for large swaths of country's flood-hit south and east on Sunday as a flood crisis continues in the two most populous states.

Al Jazeera

Japan, Australia leaders sign new security pact to counter China

Japan’s military will participate in training and exercises alongside Australian forces in Australia’s northern region.

The Independent UK

Japan, Australia upgrade security pact against China threat

Japan and Australia have signed a new bilateral security agreement to reflect the deteriorating security outlook for their region driven by China's increasing assertiveness

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japan, Australia Ink 'Landmark' Security Pact

Australia and Japan agreed to share more sensitive intelligence and deepen military cooperation Saturday, signing a security pact aimed at countering China's military rise. Prime ministers Fumio Kishida and Anthony Albanese inked the accord in the Western Australian city of Perth, revamping a 15-year-old agreement drafted when terrorism and weapons…

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