Politics latest: Albanese dismisses fears China's navy rehearsing strike mission
The PM played down the presence of the warships amid speculation they will circumnavigate Australia, and the Defence Industry Minister claimed 'the highest level of surveillance' was being deployed.
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International student cap ‘will ease the housing crisis’: Dutton
The Coalition will slash international student numbers by about 80,000 enrolments, which Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says will ease the housing crisis and help regional universities.
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Taxpayers will contribute $4000 for an average household battery installation under a $2.3b election commitment by the PM, with Labor promising the policy will push electricity prices down for ‘everyone’.
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