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Nationals attack ‘loopholes’ that allow BYD stockpiling Chinese electric car maker BYD is renting hectares of makeshift storage, including at a major theme park, after importing thousands more cars than it sells.

Nationals attack ‘loopholes’ that allow BYD to stockpile cars while collecting carbon credits #auspol #ausbiz www.afr.com/politics/fed...

Advance raised $13m to bolster ‘ill-equipped’ Liberals Backed by some of the nation’s wealthiest businesspeople, the conservative lobby group spent millions on campaigns during the 2025 federal election year.

Conservative lobby group Advance raised $13m to bolster ‘ill-equipped’ Liberals #auspol www.afr.com/politics/fed...

$841m public service pay blowout The budget in March forecast a $42 billion deficit this financial year, though that does not include unbudgeted election promises or the soaring cost of wages.

$841m public service staffing costs blowout #auspol www.afr.com/politics/fed...

Labor open to new ownership to save Tomago smelter Rio Tinto and the Albanese government are locked in a stalemate over the future of Tomago after the mining giant rejected a joint federal-NSW bailout offer.

Labor open to new ownership to save Tomago smelter #auspol #ausbiz #auseco www.afr.com/companies/ma...

Watt’s hopes for swift passage of environment law overhaul dashed The Coalition and Greens joined forces to ensure greater scrutiny of the proposed changes, which will now be delayed until at least early 2026.

Watt’s hopes for swift passage of environment law overhaul dashed #auspol #ausbiz www.afr.com/politics/fed...

Chaos on the cards as Labor threatens retaliation over QT revolt Labor has threatened to remove opposition MPs from parliamentary committee roles after the Coalition and Greens supported a move to upend question time.

Labor threatens to sack Coalition MPs from committees roles in retaliation for Senate Question Time revolt #auspol www.afr.com/politics/fed...

Chaos on the cards as Labor threatens retaliation over QT revolt Labor has threatened to remove all Opposition MPs from committees after the Coalition and Greens supported a move to upend Question Time.

#Breaking Chaos on the cards as Labor threatens retaliation over Senate Question Time revolt #auspol www.afr.com/politics/fed...

Liberals fume over Tech Council chair’s $2m Climate 200 donations Coalition MPs are furious the industry lobby group is chaired by Rich Lister Scott Farquhar, questioning its political independence from the teal movement.

Liberals fume over Tech Council chair’s $2m Climate 200 donations #auspol #ausbiz www.afr.com/politics/fed...

Rio wants long-term energy deal to head off Tomago smelter closure The viability of the aluminium plant is becoming a test of the government’s commitment to using taxpayer funds to prop up unprofitable manufacturing.

Rio wants long-term energy deal to head off Tomago smelter closure #auspol #auseco #ausbiz #manufacturing #energy www.afr.com/companies/ma...

Rowland pushes ahead with plan to charge AI companies The industry will seek to convince Canberra that its plans to make artificial intelligence makers pay for the content they use is globally uncompetitive.

Rowland pushes ahead with plan to charge AI companies #auspol #ausbiz #austech www.afr.com/technology/t...

‘NACC trap’: Labor MP raises concern over green tape override Former minister Ed Husic is worried that overrules could run afoul of the corruption watchdog and be politically exploited by a future Coalition government.

‘NACC trap’: Labor MP raises concern over green tape override #auspol #ausbiz #auslaw www.afr.com/politics/fed...

Rio rejected Tomago smelter bailout offer ahead of shutdown talks The federal and NSW governments made a substantial joint offer of financial support for the plant, but it was turned down by Tomago, according to sources.

Rio rejected Tomago smelter bailout offer ahead of shutdown talks #auspol #ausbiz www.afr.com/companies/ma...

Watt proposes environment law override in ‘national interest’ Murray Watt on Monday released the final elements of legislation he plans to introduce into parliament, as business urges the Coalition to negotiate in the Senate.

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Watt proposes environment law override in ‘national interest’ Murray Watt on Monday released the final elements of legislation he plans to introduce into parliament, as business urges the Coalition to negotiate in the Senate.

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Business rejects Coalition bid to split environment laws, urges deal Environment Minister Murray Watt says he’s open to changing the legislation to get support from the Coalition or Greens. Business groups would prefer it be the first.

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Add peak hour congestion pricing to new road user charge, says BCA The fuel excise, worth $16 billion a year to Canberra, has to be replaced as combustion engines become obsolete. The business group wants Labor to go further.

Add peak hour congestion pricing to new road user charge, says BCA #auspol #ausbiz www.afr.com/politics/fed...

Rowland says ‘no’ to AI copyright carve out, flags new payment regime Attorney-general will advance talks on AI licensing framework, forcing big tech to reveal copyrighted material used to train artificial intelligence models.

Rowland says ‘no’ to AI copyright carve out, flags new payment regime #auspol #ausbiz www.afr.com/politics/fed...

‘Not a second-rate court’: Takeovers Panel plans crackdown on antics Chief executive Allan Bulman said if something was “indefensible”, the Takeovers Panel would make companies and clients pay for fighting the case.

‘Not a second-rate court’: Takeovers Panel plans crackdown on antics #auspol #ausbiz #auseco www.afr.com/politics/fed...

Environment law overhaul in doubt after Coalition goes on the attack After her environment spokeswoman Angie Bell struck a conciliatory tone yesterday, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has taken a harder line chiming with the Nationals.

Environment law overhaul in doubt after Coalition goes on the attack #auspol #ausbiz www.afr.com/politics/fed...

Watt reveals plans to strip environmental lawbreakers of profits Environment Minister Murray Watt will on Wednesday begin sharing with industry and environment groups key elements of his planned shakeup of Australia’s broken environment legislation.

Watt reveals plans to strip environmental lawbreakers of profits #auspol #ausbiz #auseco #environment www.afr.com/politics/fed...

Labor to promote SMEs, women-led firms in overhaul of contracts rules The new rules will raise the threshold for foreign companies to win government work in a bid to help smaller, local firms win taxpayer-funded contracts instead.

Labor to promote SMEs, women-led firms in overhaul of contracts rules #auspol #ausbiz www.afr.com/politics/fed...

$200m losses highlight risk of government ‘picking winners’ A fund designed to back risky projects in northern Australia has revealed a hit to taxpayers of more than $200 million after two mining companies collapsed.

$200m losses highlight risk of government ‘picking winners’ #auspol #ausbiz #auseco www.afr.com/politics/fed...

Industry, unions back power guarantees to avoid smelter bailouts Under the proposal, taxpayer funds would back long-term power purchase agreements with wind and solar projects, which would then be sold to manufacturers.

Industry, unions back power guarantees to avoid smelter bailouts #auspol #ausbiz #auseco www.afr.com/politics/fed...

Disclosures reveal how business leaders bankrolled teals last election The latest disclosures released by the Australian Electoral Commission show why Sussan Ley is so keen to mend relations with the corporate world.

Disclosures reveal how business leaders bankrolled teals last election #auspol #ausbiz www.afr.com/politics/fed...

Government ‘streamlines’ policy for beneficial owners register The government says it plans to unmask the secret owners of private companies, but when this actually happens is still unknown.

Labor's plans to unmask the secret owners of private companies could be delayed until after the next federal election due in 2028, more than five years after the policy was first announced. #auspol #ausbiz #austax www.afr.com/politics/fed...

Traditional owners seek stake in strategic Port of Darwin An investment fund operated to benefit indigenous Australians plans to significantly scale up its portfolio after the government gave it the ability to raise billions of dollars from debt markets.

Traditional owners seek stake in strategic Port of Darwin, renewable projects and mines #auspol #ausbiz www.afr.com/politics/fed...

Environment Minister Watt to retain final approval on major projects Murray Watt will keep his powers to approve major federal projects covering mining and renewable energy, rejecting demands for an independent process.

Environment Minister Watt to retain final approval on projects in environment law overhaul #auspol #ausbiz www.afr.com/politics/fed...

Don’t abandon ‘culture wars’ to the left, Liberal powerbroker warns Opposition finance spokesman James Paterson said becoming a “free market version of the teals” would leave the Liberals “soulless” and “hollow”.

Don’t abandon ‘culture wars’ to the left, Liberal powerbroker warns #auspol #auseco www.afr.com/politics/fed...

Sussan Ley unveils shadow cabinet reshuffle after Hastie’s exit The opposition leader has announced Jonathon Duniam’s elevation to home affairs in a shuffle designed to reward hard work and promote new talent.

Sussan Ley unveils shadow cabinet reshuffle after Hastie’s exit #auspol www.afr.com/politics/fed...

Labor election pledges at risk of being unconstitutional Government lawyers have warned Attorney-General Michelle Rowland about Labor’s cash splash during the federal election campaign.

Labor election pledges at risk of being unconstitutional, AG's Department warns #auspol #auslaw www.afr.com/politics/fed...