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Economy
Economic inequality straining our democracy
MPs need to represent the people better and foster a greater sense of inclusion to safeguard democracy, which is under strain, the Grattan Institute says.
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Market
No vote on negative gearing from PM
Despite reports Treasury was looking at changes to negative gearing, Athony Albanese has hosed down suggestions Labor will take it to the election, amid warnings it could hike up rents.
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Dirty cash flow into Australia risks global reputation
Asian connections have made Australia a prime target for dirty cash, the regulator warns as the government is chided for failing international standards on countering money laundering and terrorism financing. Drug trafficking and money laundering were being utilised by “large and highly functional” criminal organisatio