An independent report by economist Saul Eslake defends the multi-billion-dollar Marinus Link interconnector, arguing it's crucial for Tasmania's energy security and economic development, despite recent viability concerns and criticism over costs and transparency.
As Labour faces record-breaking losses in Thursday’s local elections, prime minister says rivals are unfit to leadLabour is braced for record-breaking losses in Thursday’s local elections in England, which could be decisive for Keir Starmer’s future as prime minister.In a message to voters on Thursday, Starmer said Reform’s Nigel Farage and the Greens’ Zack Polanski were “not fit to meet this moment of great global instability” and that only Labour was putting the national interest first. Continue reading...
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Former Treasury boss Ken Henry says the under-taxed resources sector has hollowed out Australia's economy, and raising more revenue from the sale of LNG resources was in the national interest.
Legislation would allow government to implement evolving single market rules without full parliamentary scrutiny UK politics live – latest updatesMinisters in Britain are planning a new bill that would bring into force a food and drink trade deal with the EU but also contain powers enabling the government to “dynamically align” with Europe. It would allow the UK to quickly implement evolving single market rules if it determines it is in the national interest, without having to face full parliamentary scrutiny. Continue reading...
