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Earmark ban another wrinkle for labor, health, education bill

WASHINGTON — House Republicans’ new restrictions on earmarks in the Labor-HHS-Education spending bill could further imperil passage of an already difficult bill.

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David Pocock wants urgent action on carbon credits before vote on key climate policy

Crossbench senator’s support is crucial if government is to introduce planned revamp of safeguard mechanism

The Guardian - AU

Earmark ban another wrinkle for labor, health, education bill - Roll Call

House Republicans’ new restrictions on earmarks in the Labor-HHS-Education spending bill could imperil passage of an already difficult bill.

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Showman barbs, carrots for business in treasurer debate

The men vying to be the next NSW treasurer have promised to ease financial strain on businesses, while clashing over public services wages and workers comp.

AAP

NT Labor candidate Manuel Brown says fatal crash that led to conviction of driving without due care was 'a tragic accident'

The Labor candidate for the Arafura by-election, Manuel Brown, has responded to revelations that he was convicted of driving without due care over a fatal crash in Katherine in 2009.

ABC News

Libs fight super tax despite ‘little sympathy’ for rich

The opposition will fight changes to super taxes for multimillionaires, despite admitting there is little public sympathy for the wealthy.

The New Daily

Labor tipped for NSW election victory as leaders go head to head

The NSW premier and Opposition leader will go toe-to-toe in a debate on issues critical to Western Sydney, as the state's election draws closer.

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NSW Liberal MP Lee Evans fronts voters in Heathcote where boundary changes put Labor ahead on paper

Against a literal Labor wall of fame, Liberal MP Lee Evans addresses voters in the seat of Heathcote, where electoral boundary changes have given the opposition an estimated margin of 1.7 per cent.

ABC News

Senate clears resolution to nullify rule forcing climate considerations in investing; Biden plans veto

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday cleared a resolution that would disapprove of a Labor Department rule allowing retirement plans to consider climate factors in their investment decisions, setting the stage for the first veto of President Joe Biden’s presidency.

Tribune News Service

Superannuation on paid parental leave still ‘on the table’ for May budget, Katy Gallagher says

Minister for finance says she would ‘like to do it now’ but concedes pressures on the budget are intensifying

The Guardian - AU

Senate clears resolution to nullify 'ESG' rule; Biden plans veto - Roll Call

President Biden is likely to veto his first piece of legislation, a resolution that would nullify a Labor Department investment rule.

Roll Call

Labor promised aged care reform. The clock is ticking for genuine change

Until the royal commission’s recommendations are acted on, the government is merely tinkering

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: greenwashing crackdown, Lisa Wilkinson defence revealed, Australia rout India

The ACCC has uncovered a spike in dubious claims about environment-friendly and sustainable products; journalist sets out how she will defend defamation case

The Guardian - AU

Alan Kohler: The superannuation tax increase is a dress rehearsal

Jim Chalmers has hit upon a clever way to seek an election mandate for superannuation tax increases but book the revenue straight away.

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NSW rivals flex their economic muscle in western Sydney

The premier and the man who wants his job both insist they are the best qualified to handle the NSW budget in a pitch to voters in Sydney's west.

The Independent UK

Biden says Labor nominee Julie Su represents American dream

President Joe Biden said Wednesday that his labor secretary nominee Julie Su is a “real leader” who has supported unions, enforced worker safety and protected the victims of human trafficking

The Guardian - AU

Sydney Anglican church accuses law reform commission of double standard over religious school hiring

Submission says agency’s push to enable LGBTQ+ role models ‘preferences one worldview over another’

The Guardian - AU

Agricultural sector joins fight to protect Queensland’s wild rivers from gas fields

Grazier says oil and gas industry largely self-enforce regulations in the Lake Eyre basin with no consequences for non-compliance

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Koalas and brumbies: Environment candidates face off

NSW environment candidates have faced off on key issues from native forest logging to reducing wild brumby numbers, and remain at odds over one huge decision.

The Guardian - AU

‘Powerful evidence’ of online gambling harm, federal parliamentary inquiry head says

Labor MP Peta Murphy rejects claims by broadcasters that further regulation could lead to a reduction in free sport coverage

ABC News

Calls for Liberal minister Madeleine Ogilvie to resign over TasRacing boss exit explanation

Tasmania's Racing Minister acknowledges she was aware the head of the state's peak racing body had been sacked, despite almost a week later issuing a press release stating he was moving to Sydney "to spend more time with his family".

ABC News

Former NSW minister Milton Orkopoulos stands trial over allegedly drugging, sexually abusing four boys

In her opening address, the Crown prosecutor claimed former NSW Labor minister Milton Orkopoulos demonstrated a pattern of behaviour during the time of the alleged offences between 1993 and 2003.

Newcastle Herald

'Fairly good chance' I won't win: candidate blasted for lack of election commitment

"Instead of getting commitments to well overdue infrastructure spending we get commitments to more discussions."

The Guardian - AU

An attack on middle Australia? Unpacking the claims over Labor’s new super policy

A 30% tax rate will be applied to super above $3m. But you’d need to earn $200,000 for your entire working life to even come close to that sum

The Guardian - AU

Australian universities advised to avoid being ‘roped into’ multi-employer bargaining, leaked strategy reveals

Union calls document ‘incontrovertible proof’ institutions using ‘concerted’ plan to drive down wages

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