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Catholic church
Gillard urges states to act after ‘deeply concerning’ ruling that Catholic Church is not liable in abuse case
The former Australian prime minister has spoken out after legal experts said the High Court decision could cast doubts over cases against religious orders nationwide.
- by Tony Wright
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Trade
‘Costly for everyone’: Business chiefs warn of hit to households from Trump agenda
Australian business leaders have warned of a severe cost to households after President-elect Donald Trump vowed to impose massive tariffs on China and other countries when he takes power.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Kevin Rudd
Please don’t send Kevin Rudd home, Mr Trump. He’s our favourite export
Donald Trump, Your Elective Majesty, you have much in common with our man in Washington. You just need to consider the “detailed programmatic specificity”.
- by Parnell Palme McGuinness
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University
Voters back Labor’s proposed HECS changes. They are even keener for an overhaul of uni fees
An exclusive survey reveals the majority of voters, across the political spectrum and age groups, want university fees to be reduced.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Electric vehicles
Range anxiety? EV owners are driving more than other motorists
Electric car drivers are churning out the kilometres as they charge their vehicles from home with solar panels.
- by Mike Foley
Albanese unlikely to announce new climate targets until after federal election
The prime minister is telling regional leaders he is on track to slash emissions by 43 per cent by 2030, but has hedged on whether he will announce an updated target before voters go to the ballot box next year.
- by David Crowe
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China relations
‘Meek and weak’: Former top diplomat blasts Albanese on China
Shingo Yamagami had an outspoken style as Japan’s ambassador to Australia. Now, he says, “I can finally speak my mind.”
- by Matthew Knott
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World politics
Bro handshakes and bear hugs as Albanese meets Biden and Trudeau
The PM greeted the US and Canadian leaders ahead of the first talks at the APEC summit in Peru, which were skipped by China’s leader Xi Jinping.
- by David Crowe
NZ’s anti-woke warrior Winston Peters is the Trump of the south
Once described as like “the drunk uncle at the wedding”, NZ’s deputy prime minister has proved the wiliest political survivor in the Pacific.
- by Matthew Knott
China’s message to world leaders as anxiety grows over Trump win
But tensions over China were apparent in Anthony Albanese’s meeting with Indonesia’s president, who spoke of the need to “lower the temperature” with Beijing.
- by David Crowe
Analysis
Political leadership
A treasurer stares at a government’s political mortality
Jim Chalmers has used an off-the-cuff speech to rally Labor supporters … while also exposing the government’s fears.
- by Shane Wright