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Peter Dutton has portrayed himself as a leader with 'moral clarity and courage' who can restore social cohesion after declaring the Coalition 'will not waver' in its support for Israel and Australians of Jewish faith.
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I’m preparing for the March budget, not election, says Chalmers
The Treasurer says he does not believe the Prime Minister has made a decision on when the federal election will be held dismissing speculation that Tuesday's interest rate cut will trigger an early poll.
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The ASX Corporate Governance Council has dealt itself out of the governance debate. Controlled by pseudo-culture warriors, rent-seekers and activists, it’s become a de facto legislator and regulator.
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