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The inside story of Labor’s election promises
In drawing up its plans for the election, Labor gave up on looking for policies to offset spending. Neither side is pretending it has a plan to pay for what it promises.
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Greg Hunt’s final act against universal healthcare
In one of his last acts as Health minister, Greg Hunt shut down Australia’s national prescribing service. Alongside another key review, it represents a pointed, almost unnoticed attack on universal healthcare.
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Defamation
“He didn’t do anything wrong that I saw.”
A witness for Ben Roberts-Smith defends the soldier in his defamation trial. In the same evidence he explained that he dressed as a Klansman at a party in Afghanistan because the costume was easy to make and it complemented his friend, who was going in blackface.
Tech
“I trust his mission to extend the light of consciousness.”
The co-founder of Twitter expresses his support for Elon Musk’s takeover of the platform. It turns out the light of consciousness is worth about $A62 billion.
Defence
“The only way you can preserve peace is to prepare for war.”
The Defence minister shares his view on China. Other possible techniques all involve voting out the Coalition.
Preferences
“We’re not letting them get away with this dirty deal with the devil.”
The One Nation leader says she will direct preferences to Labor in key seats after the Liberals put Jacqui Lambie’s candidates ahead of her own in Tasmania. Hanson hasn’t trusted the devil since he started doing deals with Black guitarists in the 1930s.
Corruption
“It is grossly inappropriate for me to be talking about these matters before a final report has been tabled.”
The Victorian premier responds to a leaked report into alleged corruption in Labor’s state branch. It’s this kind of respect for proper process that the report is almost certainly not about.
Climate
“It’s not about whether you believe the science or not.”
The Nationals senator says climate change is really about costs rather than science. In reality, it’s not about either: it’s about the destruction of the planet while backwards politicians hedge on whatever petty self-interest might keep them in parliament.