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Government's one-off funding to community health groups welcomed but 'not enough'

More than 20 organisations are included in the funding boost.

The Canberra Times

'Life-saving': Pocock backs Kidsafe ACT's pleas for more funding

The ACT senator has written to Chief Minister Andrew Barr.

The Canberra Times

Anthony Albanese backs campaign to ban children under 16 from social media

PM endorses campaign calling for minimum age to be raised from 13, saying impact of platforms can be ‘devastating’

The Guardian - AU

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PM says Dutton yet to detail ‘a single costed policy’ in three budget replies – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Labor and Greens gag debate on fuel efficiency standards in deal on offshore gas bill

Procedural moves outrage Coalition, independent MPs and senator David Pocock, who says government ‘selling us out’

The Guardian - AU

What are the chances of ACT's public housing debt being waived? Gallagher responds

The senator has dispelled suggestions the debt will be cancelled.

The Canberra Times

Missed opportunity to fix 'fatally flawed' lobby laws

A lobbying inquiry's recommendation to hold another inquiry has been derided by critics for failing to provide urgent and much-needed reforms.

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Help to Buy: Labor promises to ‘open the door of home ownership’ – but does the contentious scheme stack up?

The Albanese government faces a political fight as the Greens and Coalition have already shared their distaste for the idea – for different reasons

The Guardian - AU

Senators' spotlight on the true costs of negative gearing is a positive

'The housing crisis could be solved overnight'

Newcastle Herald

Community alliance slams 'harm' from employment service

Community organisations, unions and First Nations groups have demanded the government meet its commitments to support the unemployed and disadvantaged.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

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The Guardian - AU

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’

The Canberra Times

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

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

AAP

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.

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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

AAP

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.

The Guardian - AU

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

AAP

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.

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.

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