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Voters set date to elect Scott Morrison’s replacement

Voters in the Sydney seat of Cook will head to the polls on April 13 in a by-election to choose a replacement in parliament for Scott Morrison. The by-election was …

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Dumpster diving on the rise due to rising grocery costs

Rising prices at checkouts have forced a growing number of Australians to resort to dumpster diving, an inquiry has heard, while supermarkets are accused of wasting food. A Senate probe …

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King Charles, Camilla visit to Australia on the cards

King Charles and Queen Camilla could visit Australia later this this year. The federal government has confirmed it is speaking with states and territories about a possible royal visit in …

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Opposition out to politicise boat arrivals: Albanese

The prime minister has accused Opposition Leader Peter Dutton of seeking to politicise border security following a boat arrival carrying a group of refugees in remote Western Australia. The group, …

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Tax office staff suspects in $2 billion GST refund scam

Up to 150 Australian Taxation Office staff have been investigated for suspected involvement in a social media scam that ripped off $2 billion. In an auditor-general’s report into fraud management …

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Right to disconnect, gig economy changes locked in

Employees will now have the right to disconnect from work out of hours, after industrial relations changes passed parliament. Under the workplace reforms, employees will have the right to ignore …

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GPs in ‘most parlous state’ since birth of Medicare

GP clinics are facing the most uncertainty since the beginning of Medicare, Health Minister Mark Butler has declared, ahead of the scheme’s 40th anniversary. Mr Butler has called for more …

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Albanese ‘hopeful’ for Senate support in tax cut change

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remains confident changes to stage three tax cuts will be passed into law, despite needing the support of crossbenchers to pass on the financial relief. Under …

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ACCC to probe supermarket duopoly dominance in inquiry

The consumer watchdog has vowed it will “forensically” examine possible price gouging at the checkout as part of an inquiry into the supermarket industry. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday …

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Economy strong but slowdown on horizon, IMF warns

The International Monetary Fund has warned a slowdown is on the cards for Australia’s economy, despite the recovery post-COVID being stronger than most other nations. In its latest assessment of …

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