Your noon Briefing: Family home ‘safe’ from assets test

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Hello readers. The Treasurer has ruled out changes to the pension assets test, and will Boris Johnson’s need to be loved prove his undoing?

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg speaks to the media during a press conference in Melbourne, Tuesday, July 9, 2019. (AAP Image/David Crosling) NO ARCHIVING

Home free

Josh Frydenberg has ruled out including the family home in the pension assets test, rebuffing calls from Liberal MP Craig Kelly. Follow the latest from parliament as it happens in our live blog, PoliticsNow.

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Screenshot showing the new Foxtel-Netflix partnership.

Netflix on Foxtel

Foxtel subscribers will be able to access Netflix through iQ set-top boxes as part of an upgrade of the platform.

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Zali Steggall delivering her maiden speech in the House of Representatives Chamber, at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture Kym Smith

Steggall channels Thatcher

Zali Steggall evoked the spirit of Margaret Thatcher in her maiden speech, calling on conservatives to lead the fight on climate change.

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Deputy Premier Jackie Trad speaks during estimate hearings at Queensland Parliament in Brisbane, Tuesday, July 23, 2019. (AAP Image/Jono Searle) NO ARCHIVING

Trad under fire

Queensland’s powerful Deputy Premier has defended a phone call to state’s anti-corruption boss.

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ASX hits 12-year high

Strong offshore earnings have rubbed off on local shares, adding to strength amid speculation of deeper RBA rate cuts. Keep up with the latest in our live blog, Trading Day.

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FILE - In this Thursday, June 27, 2019 file photo Conservative leadership candidate Boris Johnson gives the thumbs at the Wight Shipyard Company at Venture Quay during a visit to the Isle of Wight, England. (Dominic Lipinski/Pool Photo via AP, File)

The long read: Boris dangles on the edge

Is Boris Johnson only an opportunist or can he lead Britain through Brexit? Jacquelin Magnay reports. Rachel Sylvester ponders whether the new PM’s need to be loved could prove his downfall.