Why does Australia have a productivity problem?

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David Shoebridge on his plan to beat One Nation & replace Labor

With a sharp, aggressive strategy, the Australian Greens’ newly elected leader vows to take on corporate power and bring a “red hot fight” to coal and gas approvals. But following a turbulent week and internal party room fractures, can Senator David Shoebridge and his polarising ...  Show more

Guardian Essential report: what do Australians really think about immigration?

Immigration is the hot-button issue lighting up this month’s polling. Elsewhere, the Coalition have hit their equal-lowest ever primary vote, despite mounting scrutiny on Labor’s handing of the economy and inflation, and other dramas dogging the government. Guardian Australia pol ...  Show more

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