The ACT Greens have walked away from talks with Labor over unresolved demands, including rental protections, restored library services, and a clear plan to phase out fossil fuel transport. Leader Jo Clay criticized Labor for vague promises instead of concrete commitments, particularly on ending horse racing funding and protecting Canberra’s western edge. Despite initial optimism and good-faith negotiations, the parties couldn’t agree on key outcomes — leaving Canberrans without the policy certainty they hoped for.

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The FBI’s controversial move to reconsider hiring applicants with past bestiality charges is sparking fierce debate, as Director Kash Patel argues the policy protects potential victims of trafficking—though critics like Senator Dick Durbin insist it applies to those who engaged in the acts. Amid Senate hearings and mounting confusion, the agency insists it’s not lowering standards but evaluating “the whole person,” while still barring those convicted of criminal sexual acts—a stance that’s drawing sharp criticism over ethics, optics, and the blurred line between victim and perpetrator.

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Your tax bill isn’t just funding services—it’s paying off the nation’s growing debt. A surprising chunk of your income tax goes toward interest payments on that debt, now ballooning as rates rise. In some cases, it’s more than what’s spent on housing, public safety, or transport. Australia’s in relatively better shape, but the cost to taxpayers is set to climb. Check your myGov inbox after filing—your tax receipt breaks down exactly where your money’s going.

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