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Hockey's carbon compo warning
4:01PM JOE Hockey says some compensation measures under the proposed carbon tax would be removed by a Coalition government.
PM targeted over $25m ad blitz
11:19AM THE opposition wants the PM to withdraw a $25 million advertising campaign promoting the carbon tax.
PM faces revolt on migration
12:11PM JULIA Gillard is facing another internal revolt over migration law changes that will allow it to resurrect the asylum-seeker swap deal with Malaysia.
Police probe Navy claim
3:51PM THE two sailors at the centre of a navy sex scandal have been "moved ashore", the department of defence says.
Abbott set to block migration reform
11:12AM THE Gillard government faces a major battle to resurrect offshore processing for asylum-seekers with the opposition unlikely to support it.
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'For better or worse, Labor has made its generation-defining policy decision'
FOR Labor, the consequences of Gillard's bill will last beyond the next election.
'Wage expectations have to be deflated, productivity has to suddenly recover or unemployment has to rise'
BY not reacting to the unemployment spectre, the central bank is putting the pressure on businesses.
'Default or quitting the euro would be so catastrophic for everyone that it just can't happen'
EUROPE'S drama can hardly be heard above the parochial noise of federal politics.
'The temptation for deregulationists here is to continue arguing the employer cause'
THERE'S a case for an Accord-style debate, with tax and payment policies added to the earnings mix.
'We need to believe leaders think what they are doing is important'
JULIA Gillard is unpopular because she is seen as insincere on carbon pricing.
'Activist NGOs are targeting the global supply chain and forcing businesses to increase prices'
ACTIVIST groups are using dubious tactics to force consumer adoption of their causes.
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Hockey issues warning on carbon compo
4:01PM OPPOSITION Treasury spokesman Joe Hockey says compensation measures in the government's planned carbon tax would be removed by a Coalition government.
PM faces revolt on migration law changes
12:11PM JULIA Gillard is facing another internal revolt over migration law changes that will allow it to resurrect the asylum-seeker swap deal with Malaysia.
Opposition cries foul over $25m ad blitz
11:19AM THE opposition is writing to the prime minister demanding the government withdraw a $25 million advertising campaign promoting the carbon tax.
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Water price rise flow-on feared
Annabel Hepworth SYDNEY Water is proposing to increase water bills by 15 per cent, or $166, for a typical household.
Gillard targets factions, ALP revitalisation
As Julia Gillard calls for the ALP to re-invent itself, Malaysia says the refugee swap deal should go ahead.
Media inquiry to test print regulator
Labor's media inquiry has divided commentators, with some arguing it goes too far and others that it doesn't go far enough.
History to judge carbon tax package
Labor's carbon tax package and the political stand-off over asylum-seekers will dominate the political agenda today.
Carbon tax bills moving forward
Labor's carbon tax package and asylum-seeker policy are the political focus today.
In denial of his own set of rules
Graham Lloyd, Environment editor ROBERT Manne's critique of The Australian's climate change reporting opens with a refreshing set of ground rules.
Failure will hurt weakest parts of economy
Michael Stutchbury, Economics editor BY not reacting to the unemployment spectre, the central bank is putting the pressure on businesses.
Police not the answer in abuse claims
Christopher Pearson JOHN Hepworth always wanted his complaints handled under canon law.
ALP should press for productivity compact
THERE'S a case for an Accord-style debate, with tax and payment policies added to the earnings mix.
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Police probe Navy claim
THE two sailors at the centre of a navy sex scandal have been "moved ashore", the department of defence says.
Qantas turns to strike-breakers
Ewin Hannan QANTAS intends to use its overseas-trained staff to replace striking baggage handlers and ground staff next Tuesday.
Hidden fees wipe out super tax breaks
EXCLUSIVE Sue Dunlevy ALMOST all the tax concessions workers receive for super are eaten up by the commissions charged on retail accounts
Abbott's plan for northern foodbowl
Sid Maher THE Coalition is developing an ambitious plan to double Australia's agriculture through a network of new dams in the Top End.
Schools tests show little improvement
Justine Ferrari AFTER four years of national tests, school students have shown little improvement in literacy and numeracy skills.
Pay stores $300k to ease APY hunger
Michael Owen, SA Political Reporter THE food crisis in South Australia's remote communities could be alleviated by a government-funded subsidy of up to $300,000
Alliance strong in face of threats
Brad Norington THE US Defence Secretary wants to send a clear signal Australia and the US will stick together against any military threats.
Waiting over, nurse will see you now
Natasha Bita, Consumer editor WHEN Australia's first stand-alone nursing clinic opens its doors on Monday, patients will be greeted by a "concierge".
Abbott nod to migration law briefing
TONY Abbott has accepted Julia Gillard's offer of a briefing on the government's plan to amend migration laws.
Alliance strong in face of threats
11:19AM Brad Norington THE US Defence Secretary wants to send a clear signal Australia and the US will stick together against any military threats.
Berlusconi faces new fire over escorts
4:39PM OPPOSITION leaders have demanded an inquiry to determine if Italian government aircraft flew young escorts to Silvio Berlusconi's private parties.
Fighters surge into Gaddafi bastions
FIGHTERS loyal to Libya's new leaders surged last night into Bani Walid and Sirte, two of Muammar Gaddafi's few remaining bastions.
Victory of spin in war without winners
TALK of progress in Afghanistan has been greatly exaggerated by both sides.
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