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Not for sale: Labor moves to keep NBN in public hands
After weeks of debate about the Middle East, the government will try to force the opposition’s hand on the $51 billion internet network.
- by David Crowe
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Fatima Payman slams PM’s ‘standover tactics’, announces new party
The former Labor senator says she is ready for “full-body contact” competition with the prime minister, including running a candidate in his seat.
- by Millie Muroi
Half Australia’s oceans to be protected in win for seals, penguins
The government has tripled the size of a marine park surrounding little-known Australian islands that teem with penguins, seals and seabirds.
- by Mike Foley
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Political leadership
Albanese in voters’ sights over cost of living
More than twice as many voters believe the government is responsible for the cost-of-living crisis as those blaming global factors.
- by David Crowe
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Middle East at war
Dutton has clarity on Israel, but the PM is reading the nation’s mood
Anthony Albanese’s view – do not take sides – is close to the majority position on the Middle East but is dangerous for a prime minister because he sounds empty.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Political leadership
The real Albo? PM does not need to convince us he’s something he’s not
To win the next election, Anthony Albanese needs to accept both his shortcomings and his strengths.
- by Sean Kelly
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Voters reject protests as Gaza war ignites domestic row
A majority of voters have rejected public protests in support of either side in the war in the Middle East, while more now say the war has made Australia less safe than a year ago.
- by David Crowe
Is a seltzer a beer? The Tax Office is trying to figure it out
When is an alcoholic beverage a beer? Here’s how brewers say a tax tweak could send some zany craft brews down the drain.
- by Millie Muroi
Original URL: https://www.theage.com.au/business/federal-budget