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Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says his criticisms over the far-right direction of the Liberal party have been vindicated, declaring One Nation’s capture of its first lower seat is the ‘chickens coming home to roost.’

Farrer result shows ‘chickens are coming home to roost’

Malcolm Turnbull says his criticisms over the far-right direction of the Liberal party have been vindicated, declaring One Nation’s capture of its first lower seat is the ‘chickens coming home to roost.’

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“I know I have my doubters,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told his supporters.

UK PM Starmer in trouble as over 60 MPs call for resignation

Four government aides have resigned as they joined scores of Labour MPs calling for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stand down.

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Bill Shorten says the federal government is doing the right thing in changing negative gearing.

Bill Shorten backs Labor’s looming housing tax shift

After unsuccessfully campaigning on negative gearing changes while Labor leader, Bill Shorten says he would welcome a policy shift in the Federal Budget.

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Advocates want the childcare subsidy to be expanded to include alternatives to centre-based care.

‘Not good enough’: Parents desperate for Budget help

Parents are hoping the Federal Budget will include more choice, transparency and reform when it comes to child care by providing more subsidy options.

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Senator Pauline Hanson says One Nation's by-election win in Farrer could be the first of many. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Nationals MPs stick to their guns after One Nation win

The coalition is reassessing its position in Australia's political landscape after One Nation's comprehensive victory in the Farrer by-election.

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US President Donald Trump says a peace proposal submitted by Iran is useless.

The Iran move Trump says pushed ceasefire to brink

US President Donald Trump says the Iran ceasefire is on ‘life support’ after he rejected Iran's latest proposal to end the war.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ Budget is expected to contain changes to CGT discounts.

Budget set to boost dividend stocks, hurt growth companies

Reported proposals to lift capital gains tax on share market investments could ultimately cost younger investors more than older investors, according to economists.

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Cole Allen is charged with an assassination bid against the president and the assault of an officer.

Trump assassination accused fronts Washington court

A man accused of storming the White House Correspondents' Association dinner has pleaded not guilty to charges that he attempted to kill President Donald Trump.

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Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Australian Finance Minister Katy Gallagher ahead of Tuesday’s Federal Budget.

Budget delivers $45b improvement as broken tax promise looms

Jim Chalmers will unveil another four years of deficits but with a bottom line that’s $44.9 billion better than previously forecast when he hands down his fifth Budget.

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The Treasurer argued that breaking an election promise ‘for the right reason’ is a way to build trust. Bizarre.

Federal Budget set to leave Labor with a trust deficit

The Treasurer argued that breaking an election promise ‘for the right reason’ is a way to build trust. Bizarre.

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While complete honesty is an unrealistic expectation in politics, the Budget’s increases to property taxes may prompt voters to ask if they can believe anything politicians say.

Albo’s broken tax promises are a painful lesson for voters

While complete honesty is an unrealistic expectation in politics, the Budget’s increases to property taxes may prompt voters to ask if they can believe anything politicians say.

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Anthony Albanese has forced to defend a furore over broken election promises as he and Treasurer Jim Chalmers scramble to fix the housing crisis by cutting back property investor tax lurks.

‘Pull every lever’: PM on defensive ahead of broken promises

Anthony Albanese has forced to defend a furore over broken election promises as he and Treasurer Jim Chalmers scramble to fix the housing crisis by cutting back property investor tax lurks.

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Anthony Albanese has accused the Liberal Party of trying to be ‘One Nation light’.

Labor Party insiders fear what’s next Hanson hit list

Government figures are nervously anticipating a One Nation assault on traditionally safe Labor electorates at the next election.

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Changes to capital gains tax. Everybody seems to be talking about it. But what does it actually mean for the average Australian?

Everything you need to know about capital gains tax changes

Debates over Australia’s capital gains tax system are ramping up ahead of tomorrow’s Federal Budget. But how will it affect Aussies?

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