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Housing Minister Clare O’Neil on Sunday became the latest from Canberra to offer an answer that actually answered little, other than showing the Government was never really ready to legislate the planned changes.
Editorial
The West Australian

Controversial tax plan causing one headache after another

EDITORIAL: Another day, more contention in Canberra around who will and who won’t be eligible for carve outs from controversial changes to capital gains tax.

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The Coalition's "uncosted policies" will push up debt and inflation, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS)
Politics
Zac de Silva

Labor launches costings broadside from Budget back foot

Opposition policies would cost hundreds of billions of dollars, the treasurer says, as he defends Labor's controversial changes to taxes on investments.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is reportedly seeking an immediate resignation.
Middle East
Max Corstorphan

Iranian president reportedly submits resignation letter

Unconfirmed reports have emerged claiming that Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has told Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei he wants to resign.

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Politics
Max Corstorphan

Labor’s demand as One Nation polls as most popular party

Abbott ‘absolutely not’ relaunching political career with new gig

Voters flocking to ‘orange paddock of despair’: Shadow treasurer

Labor launches costings broadside from Budget back foot

One Nation hasn’t changed, Australians have: Joyce

Please explain: Labor pressure Hanson to reveal plans

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Donald Trump’s Iran tactics have been given a glowing endorsement.
Middle East
Max Corstorphan

‘Trump on the edge of history’: Deal sitting with Iran

A former US House speaker has given Donald Trump’s Iran tactics a major endorsement, as Tehran shares an update on negotiations with the White House.

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Housing Minister Clare O’Neil has vowed the government will “speedily” resolve questions around who will get carve-outs from the controversial changes to capital gains tax discounts.
Politics
Katina Curtis

Government vows ‘speedy’ resolution on business CGT changes

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers are consulting with the tech sector, small businesses and farmers over the plans.

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Donald Trump Kennedy Centre renovation plans stalled by a Washington court ruling.
The Washington Post
The Washington Post

What happens now after the Trump-Kennedy Centre court blow?

Donald Trump’s plans for the Kennedy Centre have hit a major legal roadblock — but the battle may be far from over.

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Politics
Ria Pandey and Steve Zemek

‘Battlefield’: Grim China warning as new AUKUS move revealed

Defence Minister Richard Marles has warned of a new frontline of global conflict, as he announces a new AUKUS move to counter the threat.

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March quarter gross domestic product figures are expected to show a moderate slowdown. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Business
Jacob Shteyman

GDP data tops the economic agenda, RBA officials speak

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock will get a chance to react to Wednesday's economic growth figures when she fronts a parliamentary hearing in Canberra.

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Pauline Hanson declares PM ambition as One Nation support surges.
Politics
Katina Curtis

‘I have the ability’: Pauline Hanson eyes PM’s job

Pauline Hanson has declared she would like to be prime minister one day, as the One Nation leader weighs up running for the lower house at the next election.

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Clare O’Neil defends Labor housing tax reforms amid property market fears.
Politics
Madeline Cove

Labor doubles down despite growing housing fears

Housing Minister Clare O’Neil was forced to defend Labor’s housing overhaul as critics warn of market fallout and growing uncertainty.

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Pauline Hanson opens door to Prime Minister ambitions.
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Politics
Ria Pandey

‘Won’t knock the job’: Hanson’s huge call on PM ambitions

The One Nation leader has made a big call on her political future, including her ability to perform in the nation’s top job.

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Andy Burnham is the ruling Labour party's candidate for the Makerfield by-election.
World
Staff Writers

Fresh turmoil puts UK PM leadership under pressure

A media report says Andy Burnham is considering ‌a snap general election if he were to win a by-election and take over from Keir Starmer as UK prime minister.

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The US Supreme Court struck down what President Donald Trump called "reciprocal" tariffs.
US Politics
Staff Writers

Trump tariff refunds begin as legal battle heats up

US President Donald Trump's administration says it intended to appeal a judge's order that allows all companies that paid invalidated tariffs to seek refunds.

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Labor digs in as housing fair go takes centre stage.
Politics
Poppy Johnston

Housing fair go spruiked as Labor digs in on tax reform

A level playing field for first-home buyers remains at the heart of Labor's tax reform pitch, as it tries to steer the narrative back towards housing equity.

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