Monday, April 10, 2023 Tweets Archive Recent news

The New Daily • Alan Kohler • April 10, 2023 • thenewdaily.com.au
The Liberal Party – its only hope is progressive conservatism
Maybe the Liberal Party needs to split, like Labor did in 1955. Failing that, it must regroup and rebrand to reflect modern Australia.
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Julia Banks@juliahbanks
From “… the 80000 branch members … who have become a fringe debating society … to the Queensland LNP…”
This👇 is an excellent analysis
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⁦@TheNewDailyAu⁩ #auspol thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2023/0…
April 10, 2023
The Sydney Morning Herald • David Crowe • April 10, 2023 • smh.com.au
Labor takes victory lap on clean energy after doubling the approval of projects
The federal government is claiming a boost to investment in renewable energy after it increased spending in last year’s budget to clear backlogs and issue faster environmental approvals.
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Shane Wright • April 8, 2023 • smh.com.au
Take-home pay to be slashed as 10 million Australians hit with tax hike
The end of the super-sized low- and middle income tax offset will slash by up to $1500 the take-home pay of more than 10 million Australians.
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James Massola@jamesmassola
Angus Taylor has accused Labor of costing 10 million low and income Australia up to $1500 by not extending the LMITO. His predecessor Josh Frydenberg didn’t plan extend it, in his final budget, a year ago. @swrighteconomy here amp.smh.com.au/politics/feder… & smh.com.au/politics/feder…
April 10, 2023
Pearls and Irritations • Richard Whitington • April 10, 2023 • johnmenadue.com
Perpetuating a myth about the source of the “teals” vote
Liberal Party reality: the teal vote in the six seats the independents actually won from the Liberal Party in 2022 is markedly different.
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Michael Koziol • April 10, 2023 • smh.com.au
Federal Liberals ‘dumb and dumber’ to keep moving right: NSW powerbroker
Liberal lobbyist Michael Photios also called for a restoration of “special powers” for party executives following a string of preselection failures and delays.
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The Guardian • Stephanie Convery, Eden Gillespie • April 10, 2023 • theguardian.com
‘It’s just been a hellride’: how the end of the affordable housing scheme is pushing families to the edge
Despite their only income being Centrelink payments, the Orlandos are ineligible for Queensland social housing – and have found the private rental market impossible
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SBS News • Rayane Tamer • April 10, 2023 • sbs.com.au
'Standing for justice': Why these Australian Muslims back the Voice to Parliament
Some of Australia's Muslim leaders say they will be using grassroots campaigns to encourage their communities to vote 'Yes' in the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum.
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Kos Samaras@KosSamaras
I was very happy to contribute to this. Diverse communities in Australia are some of the strongest supporters of the Yes campaign. Especially Muslim Australians.
I detail @DrCampbellWhite work and our qualitative insights.
sbs.com.au/news/article/s…
April 10, 2023
The Sydney Morning Herald • Ross Gittins • April 10, 2023 • smh.com.au
In politics and the economy, Christianity is increasingly suspect
A question for Easter Monday: would Australia be better governed if our political leaders were Christians? Would the economy work any better?
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Ross Gittins@1RossGittins
My Easter sermon to the faithful (and unfaithful) bit.ly/3UoXUL5 #auspol
April 10, 2023
POLITICO • Jamil Anderlini, Clea Caulcutt • April 9, 2023 • politico.eu
Europe must resist pressure to become ‘America’s followers,’ says Macron
The ‘great risk’ Europe faces is getting ‘caught up in crises that are not ours,’ French president says in interview.
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ABC News • Sophie Landau • April 10, 2023 • abc.net.au
Child care will be more affordable from July. Is the workforce ready?
The federal government's increased childcare subsidy will make the service more affordable for thousands of families. But child care centres say more staff are needed to meet the already high demand.
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The Guardian • Paul Daley • April 9, 2023 • theguardian.com
Unable to read, I listened – and found out just what an imperfect reader I am
Whole episodes I’d forgotten were revealed to me. The main character became a whole new person
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ABC News • Tabarak Al Jrood • April 9, 2023 • abc.net.au
Menopause typically hits around time women are at their career peak but many suffer in silence
Menopause is stifling the careers of tens of thousands of Australian women, costing them billions in lost earnings and superannuation every year, but a growing number are speaking out on this once taboo subject.
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Deutsche Welle • April 10, 2023 • dw.com
France's Macron: EU shouldn't follow US or China on Taiwan – DW – 04/09/2023
The French president called for the EU to implement its stated policy of "strategic autonomy" and argued the bloc could become a "third pole" alongside China and the US.
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The Sydney Morning Herald • James Massola • April 9, 2023 • smh.com.au
Speculation grows over Morrison future in Cook as Liberal senate battles loom
Former prime minister Scott Morrison is expected to quit politics by the end of 2023, triggering an unwelcome byelection for Liberal leader Peter Dutton.
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The Canberra Times • Sarah Basford Canales • April 10, 2023 • canberratimes.com.au
'Grassroots' anti-Voice group boasts $500k in donations after financier digs deep
Advance Australia has also claimed credit for bringing Peter Dutton and the Liberals "on board".
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The Guardian • Tory Shepherd • April 9, 2023 • theguardian.com
Cafe that hires 11-year-olds sparks criticism amid push for minimum age for Australian workers
Government considers recommendation to ratify international convention making national minimum age 15 with some exceptions
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The Guardian • Paul Karp • April 10, 2023 • theguardian.com
Media companies slam proposed reforms to Australian privacy laws
Coalition of organisations says changes would have ‘devastating impact on press freedom’ and are not in public interest
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Tone Wheeler • April 10, 2023 • smh.com.au
The PM grew up in social housing. His future fund won’t help those still there
Based on what it has proposed to date, it seems social housing is not a priority for the federal Labor Party.
The Saturday Paper • Jo Dyer • April 8, 2023 • thesaturdaypaper.com.au
The political persecution of Julian Assange
Even as Stephen Smith paid a concerned visit to Julian Assange in Belmarsh prison this week, the new high commissioner to Britain said firmly that Australia was not “lobbying for a particular outcome”. Concerned Australians might ask, “Why the hell not?”
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The West Australian • Jay Hanna • April 10, 2023 • thewest.com.au
Why COVID super-spreader events are STILL a thing in 2023
I know what you’re thinking and I thought the same — super spreader events are so passe, so 2022, like Will Smith slap jokes and comparing Wordle scores.
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