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Grattan on Friday: Mike Burgess, the spycatcher who gives ASIO a very public face

If the intelligence community had its Logies, ASIO chief Mike Burgess would be chasing gold this week.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Health Minister Mark Butler on kids on the NDIS to aged care funding

The health minister also says fewer kids are now vaping because of the government’s ban, which ‘exploded’ as a health problem during the COVID years.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Health Minister Mark Butler on everything from Thriving Kids to aged care funding

The health minister also says fewer kids are now vaping because of the government’s ban, which ‘exploded’ as a health problem during the COVID years.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Health Minister Mark Butler on kids on the NDIS through to aged care funding

The health minister also says fewer kids are now vaping because of the government’s ban, which ‘exploded’ as a health problem during the COVID years.

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View from The Hill: Growing push for early decision on climate policy wedges Ley

View from The Hill: Growing push for early decision on climate policy wedges Ley

Sussan Ley is resisting growing internal pressure for the Coalition to quickly discuss and determine the future of its policy on net zero.

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Australia says Iran was behind two antisemitic attacks; Iranian ambassador expelled

Australia says Iran was behind two antisemitic attacks; Iranian ambassador expelled

The government will also legislate to list Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation.

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Albanese government to bring forward start of its home deposit guarantee changes

Albanese government to bring forward start of its home deposit guarantee changes

The Albanese government is bringing forward by three months to October 1 implementation of its 5% deposit guarantee for all first home buyers.

24.08.2025 7

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Laundry basket of reform means plenty of washing

Laundry basket of reform means plenty of washing
23.08.2025 3

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A laundry basket of reform leaves a lot of washing to be done

A laundry basket of reform leaves a lot of washing to be done
22.08.2025 8

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A laundry basket of reform leaves a lot of washing to be done

A laundry basket of reform leaves a lot of washing to be done
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Chalmers wins tail wind on tax reform from roundtable

Chalmers wins tail wind on tax reform from roundtable

Jim Chalmers ends his roundtable more optimistic then he started, leaving in its wake broad support to work on three major areas of tax reform.

21.08.2025 8

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Grattan on Friday: a laundry basket of reform leaves a lot of washing to be done

Grattan on Friday: a laundry basket of reform leaves a lot of washing to be done

While Mark Butler went bold on NDIS reform, Treasurer Jim Chalmers used his roundtable to present a masterclass in inclusive incrementalism.

21.08.2025 4

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Australian Jewish representatives deliver stinging rebukes to Netanyahu and Albanese

Australian Jewish representatives deliver stinging rebukes to Netanyahu and Albanese

The Executive Council of Australia Jewry has called both leaders to tone down the rhetoric as Australia and Israel continue a war of words.

20.08.2025 4

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View from The Hill: Everyone wants a slice of the productivity action

View from The Hill: Everyone wants a slice of the productivity action

While the summit’s program is well-defined, it’s much harder to know what’s going on behind closed doors.

20.08.2025 7

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Israeli PM Netanyahu denounces ‘weak’ Albanese in social media outburst

Israeli PM Netanyahu denounces ‘weak’ Albanese in social media outburst

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a stunning attack on prime minister Albanese, calling him ‘weak’ and saying he ‘abandoned...

19.08.2025 6

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Israel bans Australian diplomats from occupied territories, as bilateral relations dive further

Israel bans Australian diplomats from occupied territories, as bilateral relations dive further

After the Home Affairs Department cancelled the visas of prominent Israeli politicians, the Netanyahu government quickly retaliated.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Shadow Treasurer Ted O'Brien and industry chief Andrew McKellar’s tax and red tape wishlists

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Shadow Treasurer Ted O'Brien and industry chief Andrew McKellar’s tax and red tape wishlists

Both men say the government has a ‘spending problem’ and are urging the federal government to think beyond raising taxes – especially for business.

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View from The Hill: Roundtable to grapple with political footballs and regulatory hairballs

View from The Hill: Roundtable to grapple with political footballs and regulatory hairballs

After a long lead-up, the economic roundtable attendees are descending on the capital. But what can we expect from it? The treasurer has laid out his...

18.08.2025 4

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PM naive on Hamas reaction to Palestine shift

PM naive on Hamas reaction to Palestine shift
16.08.2025 20

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Can Jim Chalmers reap a healthy crop with the help of his big worm farm?

Can Jim Chalmers reap a healthy crop with the help of his big worm farm?
15.08.2025 10

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Can Jim Chalmers reap a healthy crop with the help of his big worm farm?

Can Jim Chalmers reap a healthy crop with the help of his big worm farm?
15.08.2025 10

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Grattan on Friday: Can Jim Chalmers reap a healthy crop with the help of his big worm farm?

Grattan on Friday: Can Jim Chalmers reap a healthy crop with the help of his big worm farm?

One observer describes next week’s economic roundtable this way: the treasurer “has opened a can of worms – and everybody has got a worm”.

14.08.2025 7

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View from The Hill: Albanese was naive to think Hamas wouldn’t welcome Palestinian recognition

View from The Hill: Albanese was naive to think Hamas wouldn’t welcome Palestinian recognition

However, the Coalition’s decision to say it would reverse Palestinian recognition if elected was both unnecessary and unwise.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: union boss Sally McManus on the push for shorter work hours in the age of AI

Politics with Michelle Grattan: union boss Sally McManus on the push for shorter work hours in the age of AI

McManus doesn’t expect instant wins on shorter work hours from next week’s economic summit, but says it still needs to be on the table – along...

14.08.2025 10

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jim Chalmers wants roundtable to ‘crack open’ the challenge of slow housing approvals

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jim Chalmers wants roundtable to ‘crack open’ the challenge of slow housing approvals

Housing is on the agenda at next week’s productivity roundtable, with the Treasurer wanting better regulation and faster approvals to build more...

13.08.2025 7

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Coalition declares it would revoke Australia’s Palestinian statehood recognition if it wins office

Coalition declares it would revoke Australia’s Palestinian statehood recognition if it wins office

While the split in bipartisanship on the Israel-Palestinian conflict has come to a head this week, it has been in the making for some time.

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Australia to recognise Palestine state next month at the United Nations

Australia to recognise Palestine state next month at the United Nations

Anthony Albanese said the move was predicated on the condition that Hamas would not be a part of a future Palestinian state.

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PM marches cautiously towards Palestinian state

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Anthony Albanese marches cautiously towards Palestinian recognition

Anthony Albanese marches cautiously towards Palestinian recognition
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Anthony Albanese marches cautiously towards Palestinian recognition

Anthony Albanese marches cautiously towards Palestinian recognition
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Grattan on Friday: Anthony Albanese marches cautiously towards Palestinian recognition

Grattan on Friday: Anthony Albanese marches cautiously towards Palestinian recognition

While it seems clear that the government in on a path to recognise a Palestinian state, when it will get there remains in limbo.

07.08.2025 4

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: ‘talking about blokes’ issues’ with ex-Olympian and Labor MP Dan Repacholi

Politics with Michelle Grattan: ‘talking about blokes’ issues’ with ex-Olympian and Labor MP Dan Repacholi

The former five-time Olympic shooter and coal miner wants men of all ages not to be afraid of speaking about their health – as he used to be.

07.08.2025 10

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Embattled ASX set to face beefed-up competition, in bid to boost investment

Embattled ASX set to face beefed-up competition, in bid to boost investment

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is set allow all competition to the ASX.

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View from The Hill: Can Chalmers extract a serious deregulation agenda from reform roundtable?

Treasurer Jim Chalmers - and much of the political class - have been waxing lyrical about ditching red tape that impedes progress. But it’s not easy...

05.08.2025 5

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Chinese national accused under foreign interference law of spying on Buddhists

Australian Federal Police arrested a Chinese Natioanl on Saturday, after searching homes in Canberra.

04.08.2025 10

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Chinese national accused under foreign interference law of spying on Buddists

Australian Federal Police arrested a Chinese Natioanl on Saturday, after searching homes in Canberra.

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Krissy Barrett becomes first woman Australian Federal Police commissioner

She replaces Reece Kershaw, who is retiring after holing the commissioner’s post since 2019.

04.08.2025 10

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Aggrieved Liberals stamp feet, testing Ley

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Albanese goes to Garma with economic message, amid disappointing progress on Closing the Gap

In an address in the Northern Territory, the prime minister outlines new native title funding and a mobile TAFE service.

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Aggrieved Liberals stamp their feet, testing Sussan Ley's authority

01.08.2025 10

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Aggrieved Liberals stamp their feet, testing Sussan Ley's authority

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Espionage cost Australia $12.5 billion in 2023-24 , ASIO boss Mike Burgess says

The spy chief also confirmed that in 2022 a number of “undeclared Russian intelligence officers” were removed from Australia.

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Grattan on Friday: Aggrieved Liberals stamp their feet, testing Sussan Ley’s authority

As any leader of a political party knows, when you demote people they can become difficult, or worse, for Sussan Ley her problems seem vast.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: independent MP Allegra Spender on making tax fairer for younger Australians

The influential crossbench MP warns young working people are going backwards financially. She also backs the government’s proposed YouTube ban for...

31.07.2025 10

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View from The Hill: Albanese wants international cover before Australia recognises Palestine as a state

Albanese is not the first Labor Prime Minister to feel the heat over Palestine but now internal pressure is mounting for the government to go further.

29.07.2025 5

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UN climate chief tells Australia to ‘go big’ with its 2035 emissions reduction target

United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell has urged Australia to go further in it’s climate goals, telling Australia to seize...

28.07.2025 10

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Net zero battle has net zero positives for Sussan Ley

26.07.2025 10

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Net zero battle has net zero positives for Sussan Ley

25.07.2025 10

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Net zero battle has net zero positives for Sussan Ley

25.07.2025 9

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Business coalition calls for 25% cut in the cost of red tape by 2030

Business, universities, and investors have jointly urged the federal government to commit to cutting the cost of red tape by 25% by 2030,

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