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Trade tensions tipped to drag on regardless of Trump or Biden victory
A panel of Australia's top economists has warned the nation will face escalating global trade tensions and volatility whether US President Donald Trump or Joe Biden wins the November election.
- by Jennifer Duke and Shane Wright
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Electric cars
Electric vehicles to charge ahead with federal budget incentives
The Morrison government will announce an assistance package for businesses that will help them trial new technologies in their vehicle fleets.
- by Rob Harris
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Children's Health
Stillborn baby payments to be streamlined after years of inconsistency
Next week's budget will commit $7.6 million to bereavement payments for families dealing with the loss of a child.
- by Rob Harris
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Federal budget
Greens lead Senate push to block JobKeeper rate cut, hit out on income tax
Adam Bandt has seized on analysis showing it would cost less to JobKeeper at its current, higher rate than to bring forward income tax cuts.
- by Rob Harris
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Coronavirus pandemic
Revealed: The secret to beating the government's overseas travel ban
Guidelines show someone who "has a compelling reason and will remain overseas for at least three months" is likely to receive permission.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
LNP
After the winners' circle: what fate for moderates under Morrison?
Moderate Liberals are sticking their necks out on issues from superannuation to the travel ban as they grapple for influence in the Morrison government.
- by Michael Koziol
Asylum seekers
Refugee groups make last-ditch appeal to stop 'self-defeating' mobile phone ban
A group helping refugees resettle in Canada has made a last-ditch effort to sway key senator Jacqui Lambie ahead of the vote.
- by Michael Koziol
Infrastructure
Airport land sale: lightning does strike twice for billionaire Perich family
The $30 million windfall for the wealthy landowners mirrors a $21.5 million payment they received 20 years ago in a similar deal.
- by Michael Koziol
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Coronavirus pandemic
A word of advice: Beattie says Andrews must be honest about what went wrong
Based on rough-and-tumble experience, former Queensland premier Peter Beattie has a few words of advice for Daniel Andrews
- by Rob Harris
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