Australian net overseas migration falls to lowest level since 2022 – but the Coalition says that’s still too high
By Patrick Commins Economics editor

Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show migration growth is above pre-pandemic levels but tracking steadily down

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/19/in-graphs-australian-net-overseas-migration-growth-falls-to-lowest-level-since-2022-ntwnfb

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The CGT ‘backflip’ is more tweak than transformation. Labor hasn’t changed its mind on housing
By Dan Jervis-Bardy

Do the concessions undermine the original objective of helping young Australians buy their own home? No

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/19/the-cgt-backflip-is-more-tweak-than-transformation-labor-hasnt-changed-its-mind-on-housing

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Jackie O pursues claim against Kiis FM after Kyle Sandilands settles – as it happened
By Cait Kelly and Nick Visser (earlier)

This blog is now closed

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/18/australia-news-live-non-stop-sydney-london-flights-qantas-one-nation-pauline-hanson-labor-anthony-albanese-economy-cost-of-living-ntwnfb

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Australia news live: Rinehart presents Hanson with toy bulldozer; Jackie O pursues claim against Kiis FM after Kyle Sandilands settles
By Cait Kelly (now) and Nick Visser (earlier)

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/18/australia-news-live-non-stop-sydney-london-flights-qantas-one-nation-pauline-hanson-labor-anthony-albanese-economy-cost-of-living-ntwnfb

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Australia news live: Jackie O pursues claim against Kiis FM after Kyle Sandilands settles; Rinehart presents Hanson with toy bulldozer
By Cait Kelly (now) and Nick Visser (earlier)

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/18/australia-news-live-non-stop-sydney-london-flights-qantas-one-nation-pauline-hanson-labor-anthony-albanese-economy-cost-of-living-ntwnfb

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Albanese announces ‘generous’ capital gains tax exemptions for small businesses after budget backlash
By Patrick Commins and Dan Jervis-Bardy

Startups and testamentary trusts to receive carve outs after criticism of Labor’s CGT changes

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/18/albanese-announces-generous-capital-gains-tax-exemptions-for-small-businesses-after-budget-backlash

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Australia news live: Jackie O pursues claim against Kiis FM after Kyle Sandilands settles; press gallery objects to One Nation threats to ban journalists
By Cait Kelly (now) and Nick Visser (earlier)

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/18/australia-news-live-non-stop-sydney-london-flights-qantas-one-nation-pauline-hanson-labor-anthony-albanese-economy-cost-of-living-ntwnfb

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Australia news live: press gallery ‘strongly objects’ to One Nation threats to ban journalist; migration arrivals sink lower than 2019
By Nick Visser

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/18/australia-news-live-non-stop-sydney-london-flights-qantas-one-nation-pauline-hanson-labor-anthony-albanese-economy-cost-of-living-ntwnfb

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