The multiculturalism expert says increased tensions since the October 7 attacks have raised 'the tideline of hate speech' in Australia.

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Opposition finance spokesman James Paterson canvasses the economy and the budget, says the Liberals need to sort out its stance on net zero sooner rather than later.

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The former Australian ambassador turned scholar says despite more countries recognising Palestine as a state, a peaceful two-state solution is slipping away.

The energy expert says Australia's only on track to cut its emissions by around 50% by 2035 – 'so we're going to have to step up the pace' in the next decade.

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A former deputy secretary of the immigration department under the Howard government says 'it's time politicians on both sides pulled up their socks'.

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The health minister also says fewer kids are now vaping because of the government's ban, which 'exploded' as a health problem during the COVID years.

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Both men say the government has a 'spending problem' and are urging the federal government to think beyond raising taxes – especially for business.

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McManus doesn't expect instant wins on shorter work hours from next week's economic summit, but says it still needs to be on the table – along with AI protections.

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