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Leader of the Opposition Bill Shorten during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, May 29, 2018. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

Labor’s tax sting

Average wage earners such as teachers, nurses and mechanics would be paying between $500 and $2000 a year more in personal income tax by 2024-25 under Bill Shorten’s tax plan than the ­Coalition’s, according to the government’s analysis of the competing tax policies on which the next election will be fought.

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Preview screen grabs of Channel 7's Sunday Night interview with Barnaby Joyce and Vikki Campion. MUST CREDIT: Channel 7

Extended leave

Barnaby Joyce has taken extended personal leave until the end of June, effective immediately, and is not expected to return to parliament until August. The Australian understands Mr Joyce — who has not taken extended leave since his affair with former staffer Vikki Campion was revealed earlier this year — has come under personal stress following revelations the couple agreed to a $150,000 paid interview with the Seven Network. Keep up with all the latest from parliament in our live blog, PoliticsNow.

“I couldn’t help it. You can’t help who you fall in love with.”

Vikki Campion

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FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013 file photo, Tommy Robinson the former leader of the far-right EDL "English Defence League" group arrives for an appearance at Westminster Magistrates Court in London. Robinson, a prominent far-right activist in Britain, has been jailed for 13 months on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 after live-streaming outside a criminal trial in violation of reporting restrictions. Robinson, a pseudonym of 35-year-old Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was arrested last week at Leeds Crown Court in northern England. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

Not censorship, contempt

Sometimes Tommy Robinson, critic of Islam and Muslim migration deserves defending. But not this time, writes Janet Albrechtsen, who finds the outspoken reporter not being censored, but in contempt of court.

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Roseanne Barr and Valerie Jarrett.

Roseanne axed

ABC has cancelled the hit sitcom Roseanne after star Roseanne Barr sent a racist tweet about Valerie Jarrett, aide to Barack Obama.

“I should have known better. Forgive me — my joke was in bad taste.”

Roseanne Barr

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Rod Clement Margin Call cartoon for 30-05-18Version: Letters Cartoon (1280x720 - Aspect ratio preserved, Canvas added)COPYRIGHT: The Australian's artists each have different copyright agreements in place regarding re-use of their work in other publications.Please seek advice from the artists themselves or the Managing Editor of The Australian regarding re-use.

Super laggards

It’s the biggest question in the $2 trillion super sector. Which are the superannuation funds Productivity Commission deputy chair Karen Chester has judged the worst in Australia? For now, Chester won’t name them. But Margin Call will.

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PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 29: Serena Williams of The United States plays a forehand during her ladies singles first round match against Kristyna Pliskova of Czech Republic during day three of the 2018 French Open at Roland Garros on May 29, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Serena, warrior princess

New mum Serena Williams has made her return to grand slam tennis as memorable as her body-hugging “warrior’’ black suit. The 36-year-old downed Kristyna Pliskova of the Czech Republic 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 at Roland Garros to register her first victory at the majors since her 2017 Australian Open triumph.

“I call it like my Wakanda-inspired catsuit. It’s really fun. I feel like a warrior in it, like a warrior princess.”

Serena Williams

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Clement’s view

Rod Clement Letters acrtoon for 30-05-18Version: Letters Cartoon (1280x720 - Aspect ratio preserved, Canvas added)COPYRIGHT: The Australian's artists each have different copyright agreements in place regarding re-use of their work in other publications.Please seek advice from the artists themselves or the Managing Editor of The Australian regarding re-use.