politics

Australia and Japan sign agreements on critical minerals, energy security and defence cooperation following a meeting between Anthony Albanese and Takaichi Sanae. Source link

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to break an election commitment and overhaul property tax perks in this month’s budget, to give younger Australians a “fair crack” at owning their own homes. Source link

Nationals leader Matthew Canavan says after the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby, the government must “move on” from its defeat at the Voice referendum and re-engage on Indigenous policy debate. Source link

In many ways, the Liberals and the Greens are complete opposites — but in the ACT, an Australian-first power-sharing arrangement between the two parties almost became a reality. So, in politics, can opposites really attract? Source link

Australian governments take on risk to get major resource projects up and running, so why don’t they take an equity stake? Source link

Anthony Albanese says the United States is “playing a different role” in the world under President Donald Trump, forcing Australia and allies to adjust how they respond to unexpected conflicts. Source link

David Pocock was struggling to find cut-through on the issue of gas taxes, but then a question about the beer excise sparked a social media war of words.  Source link

Productivity Commission chair Danielle Wood says there is a “case” for property tax changes, but for it to be serious reform, the economic benefit must flow to workers.   Source link

Locals say the potential closure of the Port Pirie smelter and the loss of the 900 jobs associated with it would have ongoing effects on the city and the wider Spencer Gulf region. Source link

About $3.7 billion of National Disability Insurance Scheme money was handed out inappropriately last financial year, the scheme’s integrity chief has told a parliamentary hearing. Source link