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Labor’s bills to improve housing supply are still stuck in the Senate as parliament returns. But internal government briefs show growing pressure to address the demand side of the crisis.





The prime minister's appearance alongside a candidate in Western Sydney today shows why he may face a battle to keep the focus on his domestic agenda.


With Labor's latest housing policy stuck in the Senate, how would the crossbench treat the issue if given the balance of power after the election?



Revelations that a ministerial staffer lost federal cabinet papers at Doha Airport last year add a layer of intrigue to Labor's controversial Qatar Airways decision.




With a lack of legal clarity and caselaw on copyright and AI, law firms are trying to push to the front of the advisory pack.




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Veepstakes

Today’s surprisingly sedate and policy-focused vice-presidential debate was a timely reminder for Australian investors that the US election is on track to be another nailbiter.









With two consecutive surpluses under its belt, the government may well be tempted to pull the pin on an early election.













Labor MPs were left aghast this week at the government’s response to speculation it was planning to amend negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount.





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