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Labor’s Senate Deal Under Fire as Question Time Exposes Fault Lines on Housing, Tax and Trust
The Albanese Government faced sustained pressure during Question Time on Tuesday as the Coalition sought to capitalise on Labor’s newly negotiated Senate deal with the Greens, raising questions about tax policy, housing reforms, self-managed superannuation and the Government’s credibility. While much of Question Time was occupied by government backbenchers asking ministers favourable questions, the most…
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Taylor Sharpens Coalition Agenda as Opposition Targets Labor on Tax, Energy and Migration
Taylor Sharpens Coalition Agenda as Opposition Targets Labor on Tax, Energy and Migration By Michael Keating | Inside Canberra Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has used a business forum in Brisbane’s north to sharpen the Coalition’s emerging policy agenda, signalling that energy affordability, opposition to Labor’s proposed tax changes and migration reform will form the core…
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One Nation Surge Reshapes Political Landscape as New Modelling Suggests Historic Gains
By Michael Keating | Inside Canberra Fresh electoral modelling has suggested Pauline Hanson’s One Nation could be on track for its strongest federal election performance in the party’s history, highlighting a significant shift in Australia’s political landscape and growing voter dissatisfaction with the major parties. The modelling indicates One Nation could secure between 54 and 63…