The high figure in the modelling, to be discussed at national cabinet on Wednesday, would only be reached ‘if we do nothing’, a senior source

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Prime minister tells states to hold tight on border closures as Dominic Perrottet increases fines for isolation breaches and Tasmania introduces tough restrictions Get our

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Moderates and conservatives still threatening to cross floor over compromise draft legislation after Michaelia Cash briefs government MPs Get our free news app; get our

Country was down four places on greenhouse gas index and was the only one to score zero on policy Download the free Guardian app; get

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Prime minister Scott Morrison says ‘technology breakthroughs’ will help country meet reductions targets but Labor calls plan a ‘scam’ based on a ‘vibe’ Get our

Documents tendered in NSW corruption watchdog hearing suggest former premier personally asked for project pushed by her secret boyfriend Daryl Maguire to be considered for