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Nearly 90% of Australians want government to step in on energy costs, poll finds

Survey shows strong support for lowering prices by limiting exports and imposing windfall profits tax on gas companies

The Guardian - AU

China's demand for Australian iron ore stalls, sending the price for our biggest earner spiralling

WA's iron ore miners are ramping up production with new mines, but with the commodity price falling, is it worth it?

ABC News

Paul Bongiorno: Standing up to the bullies sets a welcome precedent on workplace relations

When it comes to strident political hyperbole, few can match the Liberals’ workplace relations shadow minister Michaelia Cash.

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Leading economists back federal government action to curb rising gas and electricity prices

Australia’s top economists have overwhelmingly endorsed intervention to restrain gas and electricity prices, with only three of the 47 leading economists surveyed believing the best thing the government can do is to leave things to the market.

The Conversation

Morning Mail: Imran Khan wounded in ‘assassination attempt’, cybercrime threat, Chalmers’s energy pledge

In today’s newsletter: former Pakistan PM survives attack by gunman; signals directorate warns of risk of increased hacking; cost of prison system soars as more women jailed

The Guardian - AU

Treasurer Jim Chalmers plays down recession fears on Q+A as energy costs and inflation continue to rise

Treasurer Jim Chalmers tells ABC's Q+A that he intends to tackle the rising cost of power prices by Christmas as he defends the budget and plays down the fears of Australians about a recession.

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Grattan on Friday: Anthony Albanese won't be at COP27 but energy will be on his mind

Anthony Albanese leaves late next week for another round of international diplomacy, starting with the East Asia Summit in Cambodia, followed by the G20 in Indonesia, and APEC in Thailand.

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Energy price relief plan due before Christmas, Jim Chalmers tells ABC’s Q+A

In a solo appearance, the treasurer is bombarded with questions but does not rule out subsidies or changes to company tax

The Guardian - AU

Tax concessions for housing investors to cost $20bn a year within a decade, analysis shows

Parliamentary budget office report shows high income earners will benefit most from negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions

The Guardian - AU

One in four Australians struggling to make ends meet as inflation strains incomes, study shows

Household earnings are taking a hit with many reporting a real pay cut despite working more hours

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese defends decision for no 'cash splash' in budget

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a budget cash handout would have been "cheap politics and hugely expensive economics".

ABC News

Angus Taylor says government axing stage-three tax cuts ‘would be a broken promise of incredible magnitude’

Shadow treasurer describes the policy as the greatest ‘marker of values in this term of parliament’

The Guardian - AU

Labor's lead slides in Newspoll, but honeymoon continues in Resolve poll after budget

A Newspoll, conducted October 27-30 from a sample of 1,500, gave Labor a 55-45 lead, a two-point gain for the Coalition since the last Newspoll in early September. Primary votes were 38% Labor (up one), 35% Coalition (up four), 11% Greens (down two), 6% One Nation (down one), 1% UAP…

The Conversation

Why the focus on energy prices? Inflation is more likely to be driven by surging housing, transport and food costs

Increases in electricity and gas prices are less to blame for the cost-of-living squeeze than many other components. Here’s why

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Australian cash rate rises for 7th straight month to 2.85%

Australia’s central bank has boosted its benchmark interest rate for a seventh consecutive month to a nine-year high of 2.85%

AAP

Workplace changes unlikely to be split off

Contentious parts of the Albanese government's proposed workplace reforms are unlikely to be split off to make the laws pass parliament sooner.

The Guardian - AU

Guardian Essential poll: two-thirds of voters back intervention in energy market as power prices soar

Survey after Jim Chalmers’ first budget suggests people pessimistic about economic outlook amid cost-of-living pressures

The Guardian - AU

‘I would get rid of them’: Tanya Plibersek said she was against stage-three tax cuts, constituent claims

Longtime Labor supporter says Plibersek told him she disagreed with the decision to keep tax cuts legislated by former Coalition government

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The New Daily

Treasurer taking gas price cap ‘seriously’

Growing calls for a price cap on gas are being taken seriously by the federal treasurer ahead of a predicted rise in energy prices.

The New Daily

Tax dodgers warned amid Labor chase

The federal government is doubling down on tax dodgers as the prime minister and his top officials hit the road to sell his first budget.

AAP

Handouts would only fuel inflation: PM

Anthony Albanese has defended his decision to not offer immediate cost of living relief in the budget, saying it would only add to rampant inflation.

AAP

Treasurer taking gas price cap 'seriously'

Jim Chalmers says he's taking calls to implement a cap on gas prices seriously as power costs continue to climb for households and small-business owners.

The New Daily

Riding high on record profits, gas companies warn we could soon be crying poor

Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirmed on Sunday the government was considering all options, including regulating gas companies.

ABC News

Treasurer Jim Chalmers can’t say when Australians' power bills will come down

Jim Chalmers says the government is "always recalibrating our expectations for electricity price rises" and that prices will "moderate in time".

The Guardian - AU

Treasurer says gas review likely to result in mandatory code of conduct as energy costs soar

Government has also not ruled out using threat of export limits to guarantee more domestic supply, Jim Chalmers says

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