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Trump’s open-mic night at Mar-a-Lago a preview of the next four years
The former - and future - president invited a cast of campaign contributors and characters to join him on stage.
- by Matthew Knott
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McKenzie apologises, declares 16 free flight upgrades
The opposition transport spokeswoman led the attack on Anthony Albanese over allegations he sought better seats from former Qantas boss Alan Joyce.
- by Paul Sakkal
Labor back to drawing board on ankle bracelet laws after High Court defeat
The High Court ruled that forcing former immigration detainees to wear ankle bracelets and live under curfews is unlawful, in a massive blow to the Albanese government that Tony Burke vowed to counter with new laws.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Abortion
Canavan defies Dutton edict, won’t withdraw abortion bill
Liberal National Party senator Matt Canavan says abortion won’t be an issue at the election, but he won’t withdraw his “born alive” bill.
- by James Massola
Government to miss immigration targets again as Kiwis flock to Australia
Treasury boss Steven Kennedy has revealed net overseas migration will miss the government’s own forecasts, heaping pressure on the Albanese government.
- by Shane Wright and Natassia Chrysanthos
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Quantum Computing
Coalition questions whether close friendship swayed Labor on $470m tech contract
The Coalition has upped its pursuit of Labor on the quantum deal, raising concerns about a ministerial adviser’s relationship with a member of the venture capital firm backing a quantum firm.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Police investigating 14 people over displays of terrorist symbols
The Australian Federal Police is also probing whether Australians’ commentary about the Middle East war and deceased terrorists crosses any legal lines.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos