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The Guardian • Luke Henriques-Gomes • April 1, 2022 • theguardian.com
NDIA scrutinised woman’s social media posts to challenge her eligibility, tribunal decision reveals
Exclusive: Agency’s ‘intelligence report’ dismissed by tribunal reviewing case as ‘far from sound’
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Luke Henriques-Gomes@lukehgomes
Exclusive: NDIS staff have been reviewing the social media of people applying for the scheme theguardian.com/australia-news… #auspol
April 1, 2022
ABC News • Andrew Greene • April 1, 2022 • abc.net.au
Cancelled French submarine program could cost taxpayers more than $5 billion
Australia's torpedoed French submarine program could eventually cost taxpayers up to $5.5 billion, despite the contract being torn up well before construction was to begin
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Josh Gordon • March 31, 2022 • smh.com.au
Commonwealth defence of Victoria snub doesn’t add up
The argument that projects should be backed by a rigorous independent analysis before a government commits to billions of dollars is reasonable. But it does not explain why Victoria has been short-changed compared to other jurisdictions.
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ABC News • Michael Janda • April 1, 2022 • abc.net.au
Treasurers have lots of budget 'tricks', but Josh Frydenberg has taken to one with gusto
More and more details are being left out of the budget, and experts warn it's all about the government more tightly managing the flow of information until "the caravan has moved on" and the media and public's attention is elsewhere.
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The Australian • PATRICK COMMINS • March 31, 2022 • theaustralian.com.au
Well-off do better from budget’s largesse
More than half the governments 8.5bn cost-of-living pressures package will go to relatively well-off households, exclusive ANU modelling reveals.
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Ben Phillips@BenPhillips_ANU
ANU modelling shows the budget’s cost of living package provides more relief to top 20% than bottom 20%. amp.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politic…
April 1, 2022
The Guardian • Katharine Murphy • April 1, 2022 • theguardian.com
Zali Steggall more likely to support Coalition in hung parliament if Scott Morrison dumped
Independent MP, who could hold balance of power, says she has ‘grave concerns’ over PM’s leadership and influence of the Nationals
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Jeff Sparrow@Jeff_Sparrow
How can you claim you want climate action and even consider allowing the coalition to form government?
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April 1, 2022
The Sydney Morning Herald • Eryk Bagshaw • April 1, 2022 • smh.com.au
How China stole a march on Australia in the Pacific
What started as a meeting in Townsville in November 2000 will end with Solomon Islands signing a security deal with Beijing.
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Eryk Bagshaw@ErykBagshaw
How the Solomons was lost smh.com.au/world/asia/how…
April 1, 2022
The Sydney Morning Herald • David Crowe • March 31, 2022 • smh.com.au
Torpedoed from within: why this character assassination of Morrison is so powerful
Concetta Fierravanti-Wells and Scott Morrison have a history of hostility, but the conservative Liberal’s attack on the Prime Minister is harmful.
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The Guardian • Lisa Cox • April 1, 2022 • theguardian.com
‘Unfathomable’: Narrabri coalmine expansion gets final approval from NSW planning commission
Local farmers and environment groups say Whitehaven’s project will drive further climate catastrophe
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news.com.au • Samantha Maiden • March 31, 2022 • news.com.au
‘Regime change’ threat to under fire PM
Independent Zali Stegall has warned the Liberal Party she would be more likely to support the Coalition Government in the event of a hung parliament if Scott Morrison was no longer leader.
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The Guardian • First Dog on the Moon • April 1, 2022 • theguardian.com
It’s time we heard the voices of the disenfranchised we don’t hear on the ABC
We have the police and defamation lawyers on speed dial to protect our Australian larrikinism
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The Guardian • Michael McGowan • April 1, 2022 • theguardian.com
Labor helps pass NSW bill targeting road-blocking protesters despite union opposition
New law, which brings in fines of up to $22,000 and up to two years in jail, passes on extra sitting day of parliament
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The Guardian • Paul Karp • April 1, 2022 • theguardian.com
Hospitality industry calls for pay freeze for Australia’s lowest-paid workers
If minimum wage rises it’s ‘only a matter of time’ before cafes charge $7 for a coffee, employers say
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The Guardian • Cait Kelly • April 1, 2022 • theguardian.com
‘There’s a bit of shagging going on’: worms and romance draw Sydney’s ibis from bins to soaked parks
With parks resembling wetlands thanks to persistent rain, the bin chicken has gone back to nature
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Mike Foley • April 1, 2022 • smh.com.au
Torres Strait Islanders plead for climate action as government builds seawall
Australian governments have been forced to build a $15 million seawall to protect the remote, low-lying Boigu Island from ocean inundation and severe weather.
Human Rights Law Centre • April 1, 2022 • hrlc.org.au
Draconian new anti-protest law will hurt democracy in NSW
The passing of the Perrottet government’s new anti-protest law will undermine the ability of everyone in NSW to exercise their freedom to protest, a coalition of environmental, social justice and human rights groups has warned.
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The Sydney Morning Herald • David Crowe • March 31, 2022 • smh.com.au
Labor pledges $2.5 billion for aged care, and cheaper childcare in budget reply
Labor leader Anthony Albanese has used his budget reply speech to open a wider election fight on “fairness and decency”.
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Bevan Shields@BevanShields
Tomorrow’s @smh front page smh.com.au/politics/feder…
March 31, 2022
Crikey • Cam Wilson • April 1, 2022 • crikey.com.au
Scott Morrison says Australians aren’t interested in 'juvenile debates' about whether he’s told lies
Prime Minister Scott Morrison admits politicians get facts wrong but says Australian's aren't interested in whether he's told lies.
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VICE • Gavin Butler • March 31, 2022 • vice.com
Flood Victims Are Being Kicked Out of Crisis Housing to Make Way for Tourists
A letter obtained by VICE World News showed Australian government officials asking homeless disaster victims to make way for holiday goers.
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Gavin Butler@gav_butler
BREAKING: Homeless flood victims are being kicked out of disaster accommodation in Byron Bay to make way for holiday goers - even as the region continues to be ravaged by flash floods and heavy rain - according to a letter obtained by @VICEWorldNews
vice.com/en/article/pkp…
March 31, 2022
ABC News • April 1, 2022 • abc.net.au
'You can disagree about anything': The new message for international students at one Australian uni
Alongside tips like "wear sunscreen" and "swim between the flags", the University of Technology Sydney has added a new 'O Week' warning informing international students about their right to be free from any form of state-backed harassment. Here's why it's needed, writes Sophie McNeill.
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Sophie McNeill@Sophiemcneill
NEW How Australian universities are working to counter China's global attacks on academic freedom 
Recent efforts from @UTSEngage @UNSW as well as the PJCIS report, show how Australian universities can now lead the way in protecting students & staff @hrw
abc.net.au/news/2022-04-0…
April 1, 2022

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