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Politicians make their own rules on funding

ECONOMY
by Rosie WilliamsWhat lessons have been learnt in the wake of the funding rorts that have embroiled the Morrison government? Rosie Williams finds that the problem is worse than the most pessimistic assumptions. More than a third of the 1000 or so Commonwealth Grant programs established since 2018 have been awarded...
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The class war is back, and Morrison and the media are waging it

ECONOMY
By Crikey's Bernard Keane Remember “class war”? References to class war were incessant in the 2019 campaign, with Bill Shorten portrayed as a class warrior out to get “the top end of town” — a phrase he readily used himself. “Class warfare is set to dominate this election,” News Corp stenographers...
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The $741m Resilient Homes Fund is designed to help home owners affected by flooding. Who is eligible and how does it work?

ECONOMY
Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles has deemed the new state and federally funded flood assistance package the "largest household resilience program" in Australian history. Tagged the Resilient Homes Fund, those affected by the flooding throughout Queensland can apply now for part of the $741 million on offer. The fund allows Queenslanders whose...
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The PM previously said Albanese had no power to do anything about wages – now he’s arguing the Labor leader wants to do too...

ELECTIONS
Katherine Murphy writes in The Guardian Perhaps it was the new opinion poll that dropped just hours before the final leaders’ debate of the 2022 campaign – the one suggesting Labor was on track to win 80 seats and claim government. Or perhaps these two men were genuinely chastened after acting...
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POLITICS
Moderate Liberals are furious over the PM’s transphobic foray. It’s a dangerous gambit: burn their seats to win others. Any lingering doubts moderate Liberals might have had that Scott Morrison was prepared to sacrifice heartland seats, including Kooyong held by his deputy and treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, to harvest votes in...
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Australian taxpayers paid almost $20 million to sell the Port of Darwin

ELECTIONS
Australian taxpayers forked out almost $20 million as an incentive for the Northern Territory to sell the Port of Darwin to a Chinese company, sparking Labor to claim that Prime Minister Scott Morrison actively encouraged the deal when he was treasurer. Chinese company Landbridge secured a 99-year lease of the...
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What job will they do next? Crikey’s guide to life after politics for some of our most-loved MPs

ELECTIONS
What job will they do next? Crikey’s guide to life after politics for some of our most-loved MPs Will Penny Wong host the ABC's Hard Quiz? Will Bridget McKenzie become an elite member of the SAS? By Crikey's Tom Red Depending on the outcome on May 21, many of the key...
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Why the days of safe Liberal seats are almost over

ELECTIONS
By Richard DennisHere is one truth about this election: the Liberal Party is risking its future on a prime minister who likely doesn’t have one. After years of neglect, it should come as no surprise that many Liberal voters would be looking for an alternative. What is a surprise...
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High-profile independents say they would negotiate with either major party in event of hung parliament

ELECTIONS
Most prominent independent candidates say they would negotiate with either Labor or the Liberals in the event of a hung parliament, with many indicating they would support whichever party met their policy demands on climate and integrity. Guardian Australia asked more than a dozen high-profile lower house independent candidates and...
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‘‘Stand up and be counted’’ Kerry O’Brien

ELECTIONS
ABC warrior Kerry O’Brien has staged an intervention in the federal election and declared war on the Institute of Public Affairs at the same time. The former host of The 7.30 Report and Four Corners is starring in a campaign-time call-to-arms video produced and funded by the ABC Alumni speaking...
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