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Experts warn that Australian food manufacturing is under threat as shoppers turn to cheaper imported items, but the federal government is trying to promote locally grown produce. Source link

And until someone — redundant workers, big business, the RBA or government — foots the bill, interest rates are unlikely to budge from here.  Source link

Human rights lawyers have applied to intervene in the High Court case of a man facing deportation to Nauru, arguing the government should be barred from deporting people to places where they face death or serious harm. Source link

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has revealed her scheduled tour of the plant was cancelled at the last minute but she was given a meeting with its chief executive.  Source link

Labor came to power in 2022 promising a new form of transparent, accountable politics. As recent incidents have shown, there is little sign of it.  Source link

The government is pouring billions into Medicare so you have a better chance of being bulk-billed but the decision to charge or not charge still rests completely with your doctor. Source link

In a week when Labor earned a poor scorecard for its transparency, the Coalition was wasting time responding to yet another self-inflicted saga. Source link

As the US president promises South Korea can have nuclear submarines, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists this can be delivered alongside the AUKUS boats. Source link

The Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission found systems meant to keep governments accountable are so fragmented they are leading to authorities passing the buck on responsibility. Source link

The Senate has erupted after a stunt yesterday where the Coaliton, Greens and crossbench teamed up to pressure the government to release a secret report — with claims Labor is vowing retribution. Source link