Politics latest: Albanese’s $23bn Future Made in Australia bill passes lower house
The government’s signature $23bn renewable manufacturing plan passed the lower house on Monday with Treasurer Jim Chalmers saying the investment will 'unlock private sector investment to build a stronger, more diversified and more resilient economy'.
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Russia investigates capture of Australian, hits ‘hostile’ diplomacy
Taking aim at Australia’s ‘Russophobic policy’, Russian diplomats have made their first acknowledgment of Australian mercenary Oscar Jenkins’ capture.
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‘I’m challenging you’: Brad Battin’s Boxing Day phone call to Pesutto
In a major development, the shadow police minister has told the Opposition leader he will challenge him for the leadership at Friday’s high-stakes meeting of Victorian Liberal MPs.
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