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Voters mark down Labor on economic management after RBA rates call
The electorate isn’t convinced by Labor’s handling of the nation’s finances, the latest Resolve Political Monitor shows, although the government’s primary vote rose.
- by David Crowe
RBA warns economic backseat drivers are playing ‘a dangerous game’
- by Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
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Gambling
‘Put people first’: Late MP’s husband makes emotional plea on gambling reform
- by Paul Sakkal
Opinion & Perspectives
Labor finally turns around primary vote slide – just
There is a glimmer of hope for the government in the latest Resolve survey. But voters doing it tough want economic solutions.
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
The price of a life? Don’t tell me, at all costs
We expect our leaders to make life and death decisions all the time. Just spare us the unvarnished rationale.
Sean Kelly
Columnist
McClymont’s courage is a wonder to behold
Journalists like the stylish and courageous Kate McClymont face off evil, violent creeps and chase them down their rabbit holes, despite the unavoidable fear. Fearlessness isn’t a real thing, but courage is.
Federal
RBA warns economic backseat drivers are playing ‘a dangerous game’
The Reserve Bank has come under fire over interest rate settings, prompting RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser to caution against economic “false prophets”.
- by Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
Greens leader ducks CFMEU donation questions as government introduces new law
Adam Bandt indicated his party would not back federal legislation forcing the CFMEU into administration but was silent on donations his party has received from the union.
- by Olivia Ireland
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Gambling
‘Put people first’: Late MP’s husband makes emotional plea on gambling reform
- by Paul Sakkal
NSW
Editorial
Pregnancy
Response to birth trauma inquiry must recognise changing face of motherhood
- The Herald's View
Victoria
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Public housing
Land set aside for social housing to be sold off for private development
- by Rachel Eddie