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Chalmers faces ‘Keating moment’ as business slams company tax plan
The Productivity Commission has proposed a world-first approach to company tax reform. Business says it will hurt consumers at the supermarket.
- by Shane Wright
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Wong rebukes Israel in closed-door talks with ambassador amid anger over starvation
The foreign minister held talks with ambassador Amir Maimon in Canberra on Thursday, the second time the envoy had been in private talks with the government this week.
- by Paul Sakkal
UK, France and Canada are pushing toward statehood for Palestine. But what does that actually mean?
Momentum is building in the West for governments to recognise a Palestinian state after decades of faltering negotiations.
- by Brittany Busch
Spy agency cracking down on ‘reckless’ boasts by people with top-secret clearance
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said stricter conditions would be enforced to stamp out the practice of people posting on professional networking sites that they have access to sensitive information.
- by Brittany Busch
Albanese’s allies work to kill off anti-AUKUS push before Labor conference
Party figures are fighting a rearguard action to stop or water down a motion demanding the government commit to withdraw from the nuclear submarine pact.
- by Paul Sakkal and Kieran Rooney
Big cut in company tax would boost economy – but it comes with a sting
The Productivity Commission has proposed a revolutionary overhaul of the company tax system – something no other nation has implemented.
- by Shane Wright
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Trump says Palestinian recognition a threat to trade talks in warning to Australia
The United States president has warned that Palestinian recognition could threaten talks as Labor ministers on Thursday welcomed international momentum for a two-state solution.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
‘Spying at unprecedented levels’: ASIO boss sounds alarm on espionage threat
More than 35,000 Australians have exposed themselves to danger by boasting on professional networking sites that they have access to sensitive information.
- by Matthew Knott
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