With interest rates tipped to rise on Tuesday, the federal government needs to scramble to assure disgruntled voters it is a united party with a solid plan.

#interest-rates #treasurer

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Government will not promise net savings in budget update, despite inflation pressure

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Government will not promise net savings in budget update, despite inflation pressure

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says growing pressures on the federal budget mean the government cannot promise it will find overall savings in its December update, even as Australians brace for another interest rate rise amid ongoing high inflation.

#interest-rates #inflation #katy

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Dental and worker pledges as Victorian election campaign enters final month

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Dental and worker pledges as Victorian election campaign enters final month

Premier Ben Carroll and Opposition Leader Jess Wilson start their final month of campaigning with duelling pledges as Victoria counts down to polling day.

#victorian #election #carroll

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US election officials brace for violence and intimidation at polling booths

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US election officials brace for violence and intimidation at polling booths

With Donald Trump threatening to interfere in the US midterm elections, local officials are preparing for armed ICE agents to intimidate voters at polling booths.

#us-midterms #trump #election

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Criticism of One Nation cartoon of ex-Victorian premier Jacinta Allan

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2w ago

Criticism of One Nation cartoon of ex-Victorian premier Jacinta Allan

A new One Nation cartoon has depicted former Victorian premier Jacinta Allan as a witch, earning a rebuke from deputy premier Gabrielle Williams, who described it as misogynistic.

#victorian #jacinta-allan #gabrielle

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More than $3m spent on government merch, including condoms and lollies

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2w ago

More than $3m spent on government merch, including condoms and lollies

The Commonwealth is clamping down on merchandise across all agencies in a bid to limit the amount of taxpayer funds going towards promotional items.

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Can anyone rein in the rabble of Queensland parliament?

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2w ago

Can anyone rein in the rabble of Queensland parliament?

While the Speaker of Queensland parliament says he "just hopes" conduct improves, a respected former Speaker says he was deliberately undermined by the government.

#queensland #speaker #pat

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Liberal plan to scrap Treaty risks 'sending us back', Aboriginal leader warns

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2w ago

Liberal plan to scrap Treaty risks 'sending us back', Aboriginal leader warns

Victorian Indigenous leaders accuse Opposition Leader Jess Wilson of using Treaty as a "political football", warning decades of progress could be lost if the historic agreement is scrapped.

#treaty #aboriginal #indigenous

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Politics is an image game, and the government needs to find better visuals

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2w ago

Politics is an image game, and the government needs to find better visuals

Battered on many fronts, Anthony Albanese tried to defend his government in a Question Time speech that made things more awkward. Is it time for a frontbench shake-up?

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Schoolies-goers will pay to party on the beach

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Schoolies-goers will pay to party on the beach

For the first time in more than 20 years, school-leavers will be required to pay for entry to the Schoolies Hub on one of the biggest nights on the Schoolies' calendar.

#schoolies #gold #coast

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Live: Federal government launches probe into future of Australia Post

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Live: Federal government launches probe into future of Australia Post

Communications Minister Anika Wells says a parliamentary inquiry will examine whether Australia Post is keeping pace with Australians' needs for the future. Follow live.

#australia #anika #wells

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