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Treasurer blames 'misinformation' for war on tax change

Critics of the government's capital gains tax changes are being accused by the treasurer of overstating how much extra tax small businesses will have to pay.

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Latham war of words rages on as court battle settled

The ex-partner of former Labor leader Mark Latham might have dropped her application for court protection but some grievances remain in the public domain.

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The rise and fall of the poverty-fighter who became GG

Peter Hollingworth, Australia's only clerical governor-general, was forced to quit because he hadn't dealt adequately with sexual abuse in the Anglican church.

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Australian taxpayers to pay $11bn to extend lifespan of ageing Collins-class submarines amid Aukus delay

HMAS Farncomb had been due to be retired this year, but is now expected to operate until about 2036

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AAP Rolling News Bulletin for May 19 at 1530

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FED:'No whammy': businesses hit back at budget tax overhaul

Tax experts are urging the states to shield businesses from higher costs as they restructure their assets after Labor's controversial federal budget.

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AAP Rolling News Bulletin for May 19 at 1500

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Plan to reduce private health rebates for older Australians to have ‘almost no impact’ on hospital system, expert says

Labor will push ahead with a plan to reduce insurance rebates, meaning three million older Australians to pay $250 extra a year for private health

The Guardian - AU

'No whammy': businesses hit back at budget tax overhaul

Tax experts are urging the states to shield businesses from higher costs as they restructure their assets after Labor's controversial federal budget.

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The minister and Minns: Anoulack Chanthivong’s rise under a powerful premier and the fight over NSW prisons

Corrections minister ‘didn’t have time to get into student politics’ when young because he was busy working in his parents’ grocery store

The Guardian - AU

Returning to the centre may be the only way the walking dead Liberals can rise again

After the weekend defections to One Nation, and with more possibly to come, the task for remaining party loyalists is to regroup and reorient

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Chalmers blames ‘scare campaign’ for budget backlash; neo-Nazis challenge hate ban; and visually impaired bowlers

The treasurer has conceded Labor has taken a ‘political hit’ after the latest Newspoll found a negative response to last Tuesday’s budget

The Guardian - AU

One Nation gains in polls as budget is poorly received in Newspoll

In three credible post-budget polls, One Nation is up one to three points, with their victory at the May 9 Farrer byelection probably also contributing. Labor took a hit in Freshwater and Resolve, but not Newspoll.

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Labor defends budget tax changes despite critical polls

Labor insists it's taking the right approach to tax reform despite a majority of Australians saying the latest budget will leave them worse off.

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Land levy planned despite anti-'forever tax' pledge

A bid to overhaul emergency services funding could result in property owners paying hundreds of dollars for a land tax in one state.

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Budget brawl escalates over rival tax cut proposals

The government has conceded its budget is unlikely to win immediate support from voters as Labor and Liberals taking aim at each others' policies.

The Guardian - AU

Two high-profile Liberals defect to One Nation – as it happened

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Liberal party ‘corroded by hate’, MP says amid concerns of ‘dog whistling’ on immigration

Exclusive: Several Liberals say they now believe Pauline Hanson’s party is in control of their party’s agenda

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Jim Chalmers wants to make Australia more fair – but is it enough to stave off the threat from One Nation?

Labor’s bid to tackle intergenerational equity and woo disenfranchised voters won’t land unless it’s the start of long-term action

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Labor hangs on for victory in tight by-election

Labor has won a tight Queensland by-election, but the party's leader has been forced to defend his position after voters veered towards the governing LNP.

The Guardian - AU

LNP falls ‘agonisingly short’ in Stafford byelection as Labor suffers swing against it

Opposition expected to retain the northern Brisbane seat, with Luke Richmond ahead of Fiona Hammond by around 700 votes

The Guardian - AU

‘A watchdog without resources is not a watchdog’: Labor accused of letting key accountability body languish

Criticism of budget funding comes amid warnings the Australian National Audit Office will struggle to meet its targets for independent reviews

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How housing became a generational budget battleground

Pitting investors against first home buyers in the name of intergenerational equity, Labor's fifth budget aims to address young people's housing struggles.

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Swing to government with by-election neck and neck

Early results in a state by-election indicate a swing towards the ruling LNP government in a race that will go down to the wire.

The Guardian - AU

‘Refugees Are Welcome Here’ site could be part of ‘connected campaign’ to funnel votes to One Nation in Victoria

Exclusive: Rightwing activist denies responsibility for set of aspiring political parties and their potential preferences, as Guardian analysis suggests links

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