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Treasurer says no new government can make the $1tn of debt his government 'has inherited' disappear; confirms review of RBA.
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Minns ‘very concerned’ over minister’s fresh winery trip claim
NSW Premier Chris Minns is struggling to keep a lid on spiralling reports his transport minister, Jo Haylen, summoned a ministerial driver multiple times for ‘personal use’, saying he was unaware of a possible second winery trip.
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PM ‘in parallel universe’ on cost of living, ‘out of depth’ on law and order
The Opposition Leader launched a two-pronged attack on Anthony Albanese ahead of the first session of parliament for 2025, blasting his attempts at putting a positive spin on the cost of living crisis and his lack of leadership on raging anti-Semitism.
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