The cost of the state’s renewable transmission plan expected to double, most Australians still in the dark on Labor’s economic reform roundtable. Plus, Tasmanian salmon farm expansion stalled as Liberals call a review before parliament showdown.

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Jacinta Allan hits back at claims of a gender-clinic pipeline in schools, Labor taps Deloitte to design a universal childcare model as the PM eyes his political legacy. Plus, Chalmers and Albanese appear split on the timing of major tax reforms.

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Hamas celebrates Anthony Albanese’s ‘political courage’ for recognising Palestine, new data exposes alarming rise in racism in maternity wards. Plus, AGL stock dives after announcing bold green energy strategy.

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Future Fund chiefs spends $180,000 on travel in a year, one third of students are falling behind according to NAPLAN results. Plus, NSW scraps electronic monitoring for criminals on bail.

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Relief could be coming for homeowners as the RBA eyes an interest rate cut, push grows for flat-fee childcare ahead of Labor’s economic roundtable. Plus, AFR readers reject Jacinta Allan’s work-from-home policies.

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Victoria’s premier slams a neo-Nazi march through Melbourne CBD, the economist behind the idea to raise the GST to 15% supports the plan. Plus, the White House says Donald Trump is open to Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky.  

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Melbourne Storm apologises after scrapping Welcome to Country at the Anzac Round, the PM vows no new taxes before the next election. Plus, Victoria’s work from home mandate under fire as Melbourne’s CBD struggles with record office vacancies.

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Jim Chalmers won’t rule out sweeping changes for property owners, a new report finds all levels of government are failing on racism. Plus, the federal government says economy-only rules for taxpayer-funded travel just aren’t appropriate.

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Kmart defends its ethical sourcing program as forced labour allegations resurface, NSW government shuts down debate on charging protesters for police presence. Plus, Anthony Albanese pushes for more migration despite growing backlash.

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 Leading pro-Palestinian activist refuses to denounce the burning of the Australian flag during Melbourne protests, unions pile pressure on Labor to raise taxes and scrap negative gearing. Plus, Victoria pushes to make working from home a legal right.

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