Politics live news Australia: Anthony Albanese fires back on Chinese ships response, Coalition's 'welcome mat'
The PM has defended the government’s response to Chinese warships that appear to be circumnavigating Australia, using a Morrison government decision to sign off on leasing the Port of Darwin in his attacks of opposition criticism.
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Coalition’s pledge: tax-deductible mortgages for first home buyers
The Opposition Leader has upped the ante on housing policy in a bid to woo young voters ahead of the May 3 election, pledging to enable first home buyers to deduct their mortgage repayments.
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Teal MP has ‘no opinion’ on influencers paid to post political content
Monique Ryan, who has campaigned on transparency and integrity on politics, says she hasn’t thought about politicians paying influencers for positive coverage.
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