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‘An enhancement of liberal democracy’: NSW Liberal leader backs Voice
Mark Speakman reveals his vote for the Voice to parliament, but he has urged the prime minister to split the referendum question.
- by Max Maddison
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LGBTQ
Fears for doctors in ‘highly polarised’ gender care
The moves have been broadly endorsed by LGBTQ groups and cautiously welcomed by health groups, who want to leave room for clinical questions.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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State Parliament
‘Stinks of hypocrisy’: Liberals condemn Labor over staffer appointment
The Coalition is considering calling for an inquiry into the recruitment process of Labor’s new head of Transport for NSW, Josh Murray.
- by Max Maddison and Michael McGowan
Why this fallen Star deserves a reprieve
Forging ahead with a rushed tax hike that had the potential to shunt thousands of Sydney workers into unemployment made no sense.
- by Bevan Shields
‘Frustratingly depressing’: What is the root cause of our housing crisis?
Readers offer up ideas on how to fix the country’s housing problems, with many suggesting it’s time to put a lid on population and urban sprawl.
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Cost of living
Six graphs show cost of living crisis is hitting those who can least afford it
People like Emma Warren are at breaking point, according to a new survey of people who are hit the hardest by rising cost of living.
- by Max Maddison
Liberals draw up housing battle lines as Triguboff rubbishes expanded Landcom role
The Meriton founder has questioned giving state-owned corporation Landcom a direct role in building homes, as the opposition demands Premier Chris Minns rule out redeveloping Macquarie Hospital.
- by Michael Koziol
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LGBTQ
Gay conversion law would ban suppression of gender identity
The NSW government’s plans to ban gay conversion practices will be extended to include making it illegal to change or suppress a person identifying as trans or gender diverse.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Minister’s office pushed for former Labor staffer to get top job
Transport Minister Jo Haylen has refused to say whether former Labor staffer Josh Murray was recommended to be the state’s new Transport Secretary by a hiring panel.
- by Michael McGowan
Profits of rage: Don’t bank on earnings dissent changing anything
There is not much greater obscenity than the announcement of a $10 billion profit by an Australian bank, followed by the news that its executives have seen their pay packets soar.
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Development
Revealed: 11 Sydney suburbs to be rezoned to fix the housing shortage
Government documents have identified more than 3000 pieces of public land that can be used for new housing.
- by Michael McGowan and Anthony Segaert