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Greens and Labor close in on $3m super tax deal
The Greens have pledged strong in-principle support for the controversial policy to ensure “wealthy Australians pay their fair share of tax”.
Powerful union puts Dorinda Cox on notice over Labor’s gas agenda
Anthony Albanese’s move to recruit Greens defector Dorinda Cox has angered sections of the West Australian Labor Party.
Workers’ compensation scheme needs to be reformed
With the burgeoning cost of psychological injury claims, it’s reasonable to question if the scheme’s coverage of injury complaints is too broad.
Influential or ‘enfeebled’: Has Treasury lost its mojo?
With high government spending, low productivity, and no tax reform in 25 years, an uncomfortable question is being whispered in Canberra.
May
Inheritocracy bad for nation; How Allan Myers rules; AI could kill WFH
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
Labor’s agenda is vague, its tax reform plans a distraction
The Labor Party is promising to deliver its election agenda. But that won’t be anywhere near enough to address Australia’s economic challenges. What will give?
East coast gas reserve in Albanese government’s sights
Canberra is likely to consider establishing an eastern cache as part of a sweeping review of the country’s energy system.
Why Labor could go all in on gas
The government’s sign-off on Woodside’s North West Shelf project is a signal it’s ready to take a more supportive approach to gas’ role in the energy transition.
Israel’s president urges Albanese to visit amid tensions
The PM has strongly rebuked Israel for blockading the delivery of food, medicine and other humanitarian supplies to Gaza.
Why Chalmers’ super tax isn’t real reform
Labor’s proposal to increase tax on super balances over $3 million will treat symptoms instead of the disease. Here are 6 proposals for an optimal tax agenda.
Labor’s pro-Israel group warns Albanese against recognising Palestine
Party group tells prime minister that such a move would be seen as a reward for terrorist group Hamas.
Nuclear fantasy gone but renewables reality remains
Labor was able to bury the Coalition’s plans for a nuclear energy future. But now the high costs of Australia’s energy challenge are coming back into focus.
Recount for Goldstein; wafer-thin Bradfield win could end up in court
Tim Wilson confident despite teal Zoe Daniel getting part of her request for a recount in Goldstein while Liberal Gisele Kapterian leads by seven votes in Bradfield.
Why Jim Chalmers will have his ‘Wayne Swan moment’ with the super tax
There is zero chance of the new impost raising $40 billion over the next 10 years.
Vote magnet: Albanese eclipsed previous leaders’ popularity
Almost a quarter of those who voted for the ALP cited the prime minister as their reason, while less than 10 per cent of Coalition voters cited Dutton.
These three charts show the mountain the Liberals have to climb
Labor will be defending just 20 marginal seats at the next election after building up buffers in traditional battleground contests.
Like the Liberals, Jacinta Allan needs rescuing from her echo chamber
Smart governments learn lessons from victory as well as defeat. There is no sign of that yet in Victoria.
Coalition or no Coalition, Libs should do a deal on environment laws
Sussan Ley had yet to bury her dead mother when the Nationals decided to become the Prince Harry of politics.
GST carve-up rewards Victoria’s economic failure
States that are prepared to grow the national pie should not be punished with an ever-dwindling slice.
Can Labor help the Pilbara go green?
Labor now has a rare, politically unencumbered opportunity to secure the nation’s energy supply, industrial competitiveness and climate transition.