'How far up we go on rates, I don't know'
RBA boss Philip Lowe reveals he hasn't spoken to the Treasurer about interest rates, and says he has an 'open mind' about how many more rate rises will be required.
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LNP leader Crisafulli tight-lipped on abortion conscience vote
David Crisafulli has again refused to say whether Liberal National Party MPs will be given a conscience vote on legislation to repeal or restrict access to abortion in Queensland as pressure mounts from conservative crossbenchers hoping to force the issue.
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PM’s claim of US unity ticket on Israel undermined by ceasefire call
Senior US officials have committed only to a ceasefire in Gaza while endorsing IDF operations targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon, which is at odds with Labor’s controversial condolence motion.
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