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Hello readers. ScoMo is on the verge of a preference deal with Clive Palmer, and Turkish nationals have been banned from a Gallipoli ceremony.

Declaration of Fairfax,Clive Palmer wins, with Glenn Lazarus..Pic Glenn Barnes

Palmer deal in play

Scott Morrison is on the verge of securing a preference deal with Clive Palmer that would all but guarantee him a Senate spot. Paul Kelly suggests that Mr Palmer’s PUP damaged the Abbott Coalition and his United Australia Party will have the same effect this year. Keep up with the latest from the campaign trail in our live blog, PoliticsNow.

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Breaking the conduct code

Work protocols are sprouting like weeds, drawn up by ever-expanding human resources staff. They are an employer’s power trip, hiding hypocrisy and thwarting free speech, writes Janet Albrechtsen.

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Billionaire passes hat

A Sydney billionaire has come to the fundraising rescue of the PM, writes Margin Call.

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Anzac soldiers arrive for the dawn service marking Anzac Day in Gallipoli on April 25, 2017, to mark the 102st anniversary of the ill-fated Gallipoli campaign in World War I. Turkey and former World War I Commonwealth foes of the Ottoman Empire joined together to honour the tens of thousands killed at the Battle of Gallipoli 101 years ago in one of the most futile yet emblematic campaigns of the conflict.AFP PHOTO/OZAN KOSE / AFP PHOTO / OZAN KOSE

Turks banned

Turkish nationals have been banned from attending the Anzac Day dawn service at Gallipoli.

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Penrith Panthers general manager Phil Gould speaks to the media during a press conference in Sydney, Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Gould said Penrith have received a dozen job applications, including some from rival NRL head coaches, since their decision to sack Anthony Griffin. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett) NO ARCHIVING

Gould sacks himself

Penrith executive general manager Phil Gould has sensationally made himself redundant after losing a dramatic power struggle at the under-pressure club.