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Coalition retreats from scheme to give parents vouchers for nannies
Fighting for cut-through policies in its battle with both Labor and One Nation, the Coalition will instead consider tax deductions for childcare costs, among other options.
- Brittany Busch
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How Hanson became the de facto leader of the opposition
Pauline Hanson’s decision to speak at the National Press Club this month shows the political landscape in Australia has changed. Has she changed with it?
- James Massola
‘Would a national truth-telling process hurt anybody?’ Long walk ends with plea for reckoning
Lovett brought the message on a slow, 38-day walk, covering more than 500 kilometres of winding rivers from Melbourne to the nation’s capital.
- Lucinda Garbutt-Young and Lloyd Jones
Zali Steggall’s WhatsApp hacked in suspected Russian attack
The account was hacked in March as part of a phishing scheme believed to have been orchestrated by Russia and leading to WhatsApp being blocked on parliamentary laptops.
- Matthew Knott
‘Can’t trust the government to choose their own watchdog’: Anti-corruption chief quits
A report into a second alleged potential conflict of interest for NACC boss Paul Brereton had been handed over in recent days, according to a source.
- Rob Harris
- Analysis
- Federal budget
This budget will be attacked as a nightmare. That’s exactly what the PM wants
By fighting to protect investors and older people, the Coalition could defend a dying demographic while Labor looks to a better future for younger voters.
- Peter Hartcher
- Analysis
- Federal budget
The war against Iran is the dark cloud hanging over this entire budget
The war, the response of older investors and the actions of the Reserve Bank are the biggest risks to Chalmers’ outlook, which anticipates a quick rebound in economic activity.
- Shane Wright
Albanese gambles on support from younger Australians as he dramatically shifts wealth
In an extraordinary political gamble, Albanese broke his election promise not to touch tax concessions as Treasurer Jim Chalmers revealed a budget night overhaul of negative gearing, capital gains tax and trusts.
- Paul Sakkal
- Perspective
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The secrets behind the legends: Michelle Grattan and Laurie Oakes honoured with new award
Their political journalism is first class as is their attention to detail and the impact they’ve had on Canberra news reporting.
- Tony Wright
- Tony Wright’s Column
- Canberra
The press, the PMs and the high times and high jinks of parliament
Saturday marks 125 years of federal press gallery scoops – and wild secrets.
- Tony Wright