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Coalition climate policy forced big polluters to pay $15m for carbon credits in past year

Scott Morrison says Labor wants to use government safeguard mechanism as a ‘sneaky carbon tax’ but it is already making big business pay for offsets

The Guardian - AU

Labor ‘gravely concerned’ by Karen Andrews’ claim about potential China election interference

Kristina Keneally says home affairs minister must clarify comments or brief Labor on intelligence reporting of foreign interference

The Guardian - AU

In kaleidoscopic Longman, the status quo is dead. Who will voters turn to?

There is a diversity of views in this seat north of Brisbane. But some issues people care about are not on the radar of the major parties

The Guardian - AU

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Private schools received an extra $10bn funding in Coalition ‘special deals’, study finds

Exclusive: Public schools underfunded by at least $6.5bn a year while non-government schools received transitional funding after Gonski 2.0 reforms

The Guardian - AU

Greens to push for coal export levy if they hold balance of power

Adam Bandt to unveil minor party’s climate policy including making Australia a ‘renewable energy superpower’ and net zero by 2035

The Guardian - AU

Brazil eyes social security plan for mobile app workers

Brazil's government is studying the creation of a social-security system for mobile app workers, especially for delivery and transportation services, Labor Minister Jose Carlos Oliveira said on Wednesday.

Reuters

View from The Hill: Warring within Coalition over 2050 target brings some gold dust for 'teals'

“The world has moved past Matt Canavan,” Nationals deputy leader David Littleproud declared on Wednesday, tossing his party colleague and former resources minister firmly under the bus as the “climate wars” exploded within the Coalition.

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Coalition to change classification code for video games with loot boxes two years after review

Developers say they were not consulted as Labor questions timing of announcement on eve of election

The Guardian - AU

Business backs government climate policy that Morrison says is a ‘carbon tax’ when attacking Labor

Business Council of Australia says safeguard mechanism ‘is already in place alongside a suite of other measures to reduce emissions’

The Guardian - AU

Australian minister accuses China of election interference

A senior Australian minister is suggesting that China deliberately announced its security pact with the Solomon Islands during an election campaign to undermine her government’s chances of reelection

The Independent UK

The Greens’ Brissy Candidate Put Campaign Ads On Grindr & They’re Topping Morrison’s Photo-Ops

Politics for your head AND your holes.

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PM’s office won’t release any texts with QAnon friend, arguing they would not be ‘official documents’

Scott Morrison’s office refuses to release any text messages that might exist between PM and Tim Stewart following information commissioner ruling

The Guardian - AU

Morrison, Joyce defend coalition unity

The prime minister and deputy prime minister publicly defended the strength of their coalition after ructions over the government's net zero emissions pledge.

AAP

AWU boss Bill Ludwig dies, aged 87

Former AWU heavyweight Bill Ludwig, once a key figure in national Labor politics, has died aged 87.

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Nationals' McKenzie stands by integrity

Nationals minister Bridget McKenzie has defended her response amid the sports rorts controversy, saying she would "love" to see an integrity commission.

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Why Are Politicians So Obsessed With Trans People? We Investigate

We’re a month out from the election, the world is on fire, and politicians can’t shut up about trans people? Why are they so obsessed?

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Yr 4-Min Explainer On Why TF Dental Is Not Covered By Medicare In 2022

Good dental health is crucial and without it you can develop serious health issues like heart disease. So why is dental care not on medicare?

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Minister flags China poll 'interference'

The government is accused of stooping to new lows after a minister suggested China announced the Solomon Islands security deal specifically during the election.

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The Guardian - AU

‘I’m alive, and that’s it’: rising cost of living puts pressure on people already struggling

Australia’s largest annual rise in inflation for decades compounds the suffering for those hit by the national rental crisis

Reuters

Analysis-Solomon Islands pact with China roils Australian PM's election campaign

For the first time in decades, the actions of a foreign state have taken centre stage in an Australian election campaign, analysts said, as China's security pact with the Solomon Islands reverberates into neighbour Australia's domestic politics.

ABC News

Aged care: What the major parties are promising this election

Aged care worker Glen O'Driscoll says staff are overworked and worn out. The Coalition has promised billions since the royal commission, but Labor is making aged care an election issue.

ABC News

Labor promises crackdown on multinational tax avoidance would bring almost $2 billion in revenue

Labor has laid out its economic plan for the next term, saying it will focus on lifting wages, cutting wasteful spending and a crack down on multinational tax avoidance that would add almost $2 billion to government coffers.

Reuters

Climate rows resurface in Australia's ruling coalition ahead of election

Australia's ruling conservative coalition on Wednesday looked to downplay internal debates over climate policy ahead of a national election to be held on May 21 after signs of division re-emerged over the government's emission reduction targets.

The Guardian - AU

Labor to support global push for minimum 15% tax rate on multinational corporations

Opposition backs OECD approach and says Australians pay more while ‘losing out on funds’ as multinationals avoid taxation

ABC News

Gamba grass becomes federal election issue as Labor and Coalition pledge funds to manage weed

National parks rangers welcome election pledges to combat gamba grass in what feels like an uphill battle.

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