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Take heart, Keir Starmer – Australia’s PM faced similarly dim prospects, and he triumphed

The Labour party could benefit from Reform’s association with an unpopular US president – but only if it learns to connect again with voters, says Tim Soutphommasane, professor in political theory at the University of Oxford

The Guardian - UK

‘I don’t just ditch my mates’: new Victorian Labor minister defends John Setka ties amid criticism

Luba Grigorovitch, one of four MPs promoted to Jacinta Allan’s cabinet, says she has ‘no regrets’ over friendship with former CFMEU boss

The Guardian - AU

Angus Taylor accused of ‘desperate dog-whistle’ immigration speech as Pauline Hanson takes credit

Tony Burke says millions of people will be asking why the Liberals have a problem with their parents ‘who don’t speak great English but are great Australians’

The Guardian - AU

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Australia’s immigration powers are already godlike. So why does Angus Taylor want them to be Trump-like too?

Taylor provides few details on how his immigration plan would work. Is showing he can outdo Pauline Hanson’s rhetoric the main objective?

The Guardian - AU

Trailblazing Labor senator hailed after sudden death

The prime minister has led the tributes for trailblazing Northern Territory senator Trish Crossin who fought for First Nations' and women's rights.

AAP

'On edge': vote imminent on greyhound racing's future

Final pitches are being made from both sides of the fence ahead of a parliamentary vote to phase-out greyhound racing by mid-2029.

AAP

New minister has 'no regrets' over ex-CFMEU boss ties

A state government cabinet pick has shrugged off concerns about her association with an ex-union boss, declaring she doesn't ditch mates in tough times.

AAP

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Morning Mail: Trump post prompts outrage, Coalition’s hardline immigration plan, Harry and Meghan’s ‘faux-royal visit’

US president causes outrage with Christ-like picture and pope criticism as blockade of strait begins; opposition sketches out new policy

The Guardian - AU

Bosses of Santos, Woodside, Chevron and Shell asked to give evidence to Greens-led gas tax inquiry

Labor is under pressure to impose a new 25% export tax amid soaring prices from the global fuel shock

The Guardian - AU

Tourists to Australia would have social media accounts vetted under Trumpian Coalition plan

In hardline rhetoric, opposition leader Angus Taylor also says ‘many’ prospective migrants would be a ‘net drain’ on the country

The Guardian - AU

'Circle of life': major reshuffle as senior MPs quit

Three state ministers have called time on their political careers, triggering a major cabinet reshuffle and factional carve-up as an election looms.

AAP

Gang rapist back behind bars after detention escape

A gang rapist who spent five days as a fugitive after escaping immigration detention while seeking medical attention is back behind bars.

AAP

NDIS overhaul uncertainty 'deeply unsettling'

As the government debates how to rein in the spiralling cost of the NDIS, advocates say the disability community is struggling with the uncertainty.

AAP

Weasel words won’t do. In the Trump era, Australians need a PM to speak more clearly and more often

To the frustration of some in his own party, Anthony Albanese is cautious by nature, and often follows the lead of others when it comes to sensitive topics

The Guardian - AU

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Labor’s planned gambling ad limits have influencer ‘blind spots’, experts warn

‘Predatory industry’ adept at pivoting quickly to target new mediums and markets, says independent senator David Pocock

AAP

The big change that could be coming for NDIS funding

The government is preparing a major overhaul of Australia's main disability support scheme in a bid to bring down its spiralling cost.

AAP

Teachers to push on with strikes as pay war escalates

Public school educators are moving ahead with plans for a wave of rolling strikes as pay and condition negotiations stall with a state government.

AAP

Premier, colleagues shocked after MP found dead

A state MP has been found dead at his home, prompting condolences to his family from all sides of politics.

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The Guardian - AU

Australian spy plane operators in Middle East not sharing intel with US for offensive operations, defence boss says

Information on drones and other threats being shared but defence chief confirms crew taking ‘active steps’ to only contribute to defensive actions

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Israeli strikes on Lebanon put Middle East ceasefire in doubt, razor gang targets NDIS, outback town for sale

Iran says the agreement has been breached by Israel’s renewed assault on Hezbollah; Labor trying to drive cuts in disability scheme

The Conversation

Was the Hawke government really the ‘gold standard’ for reform?

Journalism is sometimes called the first draft of history. Near contemporary works, such as the University of Canberra’s long running series of books on Australian governments, going back to the Hawke government (1983-1991), might be viewed as the second draft.

The Guardian - AU

Cuts to NDIS to be focus of Labor’s quietly launched razor gang ahead of May budget

Exclusive: Taskforce led by former Treasury official Anthea Long will advise on cost-cutting options for $52bn program

The Conversation

Polls suggest Trump still shielding Labor as right-wing vote drops

In my March 30 article about Newspoll and two other polls, I said Donald Trump’s unpopularity was shielding Labor from a backlash over the fuel crisis. The YouGov and Morgan polls imply that’s still the case, with the combined vote for One Nation and the Coalition at 45–45.5% (down one…

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s plan to restrict gambling ads will reduce spending by just 0.8%, government analysis says

Report by the prime minister’s office says a total ban would have a ‘higher net benefit’ but would hit sporting codes very hard

AAP

Labor MPs break ranks on budget disability reform

Some government MPs are pushing for major NDIS reforms, but advocates say people with disabilities should not be left behind.

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