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Aug 2024
21m 24s

The forces threatening Labor’s re-electi...

The Guardian
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Federal parliament is back after the long winter break and already the debate is running hot on key issues including housing, gambling and the cost of living. And with less than a year to go before the election, pressure is mounting on the government to gain ground and appeal to voters. Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, and polit ... Show More
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