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An ex-Victorian premier has hit out at plans to bring back a government-owned energy operator he privatised in the 1990s amid economic turmoil.

AAP

Welfare payments to add $33b to budget

Bi-annual adjustments to welfare payments in line with inflation are adding billions to budget spending, the treasurer says.

AAP

Regional Australia a budget battleground

The Labor government has rejected The Nationals' claim it will "rip the guts" out of the regions in its first budget.

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Housing, Indigenous and domestic violence services to receive extra $560m in federal budget

Exclusive: The partial indexation of funding aims to help community organisations cope with rising costs

The Guardian - AU

Mountain bikers warn ACT is being left behind

City Services Minister Chris Steel said ACT Labor committed $1.2m to build the Stromlo to Cotter trail in this term and are working to deliver the commitment as promised.

The Canberra Times

As Jim Chalmers prepares for the challenges ahead, these loyalties will help sustain him

Behind the doctorate, drive and disarming drawl of Jim Chalmers lies a treasure chest of friendships, David Fagan writes.

The New Daily

Federal budget: no tax break for low- and middle-income workers as economic outlook worsens

Inflation set to peak higher than expected so workers earning less than $126,000 will not get a tax break, worth up to $1,500, beyond 2022

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Australian companies to face fines of $50m for data breaches

In wake of Optus and Medibank leaks, serious or repeated breaches of customer information will attract heavy penalties under new legislation

The Guardian - AU

Victoria Greens spruik family ties in election pitch as ageing millennials defy drift to conservatism

Reproductive rights and parenting become hot topics in state election as parties on the left court women and young families

The Guardian - AU

Chalmers offensive: crunch time as treasurer faces first federal budget

A volatile global economy looms as Jim Chalmers assembles the Albanese government’s inaugural budget, where he will be judged on delivering on election promises while exercising restraint

The Guardian - AU

City to push state for $80-$100m indoor aquatic centre in Newcastle

An indoor swimming pool has been on the city's wishlist for years, however the concept is being pushed again ahead of next year's state election.

Newcastle Herald

Treasurer prepares 'sensible' first budget

With the global economy stalling and huge pressure to spend more on health and aged care, the first Labor budget in almost a decade has a lot riding on it.

AAP

The man behind Labor's first budget

The treasurer with working class roots is aiming to deliver a "responsible" first budget without leaving the vulnerable behind.

AAP

What we know about the ‘bread and butter’ budget from Jim Chalmers

Labor’s first federal budget in more than a decade is now just days away, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers set to deliver “bread and butter”.

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Minns stands by treatment of quitting MP

NSW Labor has defended its sacking of disgruntled MP Tanya Mihailuk after she attacked the party by saying it was not ready to govern.

The Guardian - AU

Lidia Thorpe faces Senate censure and two investigations over relationship with ex-bikie

Liberals say Greens senator is unfit to sit in parliament and will attempt to refer her to privileges committee for investigation

ABC News

Proposed building-dispute reform welcomed, but too late for some Tasmanian consumers

Tasmanians who have defects with their new home builds could soon have access to a tribunal to hear their disputes with builders — but that is of no help to people like the Barber family.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese government considering standby workforce to manage natural disasters

Dealing with Australia’s continual fires and floods needs a dedicated, semi-professional workforce, emergency minister Murray Watt says

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Opinion: Time for pollies to stand up over port

It is time for NSW politicians to follow through on their support for competition in the state's container market.

Newcastle Herald

Labor state opposition needs to commit to long-term Stockton sand fix

Passing the buck on Stockton erosion

ABC News

Malcolm Turnbull, an architect of stage 3 tax cuts, still backs them, despite higher costs

The prime minister who originally introduced the stage three tax cuts to the parliament says you would probably not legislate them today, given their growing cost and the deteriorating budget position.

AAP

Greens' Thorpe to face censure motion

Greens senator Lidia Thorpe is facing a censure motion and a committee review of whether she received sensitive information while dating a former bikie boss.

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: Liz Truss resigns, Thorpe’s undisclosed relationship, boost to Pacific aid

Friday: Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak are among the runners to replace Liz Truss, who will become her country’s shortest-lasting leader. Plus: why we love cheating scandals

The Guardian - AU

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Jim Chalmers is ignoring his own warnings of a possible recession

The Treasurer appears to be ignoring his own warnings ahead of the federal budget about the need to be prepared for a global recession.

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