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‘You’ve got to stand for something’: Why this Nationals MP stands alone on Gaza
Nationals MP Mark Coulton says calling for the respect of civilians in conflicts should not be a radical position.
- by Angus Thompson
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Bullock opens door to rate rise as RBA assesses inflation threats
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has raised the possibility of a further interest rate rise in a bid to keep inflation under control.
- by Shane Wright and Rachel Clun
‘Trust but verify’: Biden warns Albanese on risks of dealing with China
The US president also said he believed the Congress would back the AUKUS agreement on nuclear-powered submarines.
- by David Crowe
Albanese quotes Biden’s late son in White House speech
The prime minister will use a key address to highlight the strength of the alliance with the US, two weeks before he pays a visit to China
- by David Crowe and Farrah Tomazin
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Wong steps up calls for ‘humanitarian pause’ to hostilities in Gaza
Foreign Minister Penny Wong said “nowhere near enough” aid had been delivered to 2.3 million people in Gaza – but Israel’s ambassador to Australia, Amir Maimon, insisted the situation was fair.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Ads over deadly engineered stone labelled disgrace and misinformation by state treasurer
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey compared the current campaign by engineered stone manufacturers to the tactics used before the nationwide prohibition of asbestos.
- by Angus Thompson