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Shorten says Australia should have net zero emissions by 2050

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imageLabor's latest policy announcement sharply differentiates its climate stand from the Coalition's.Lukas Coch/AAP

Labor will commit to the goal of Australia achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and embrace the ambitious target of cutting emissions by 45% on 2005 levels by 2030.

Unveiling the opposition’s policy positions ahead of next...

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Politics podcast: Simon Birmingham on education reform

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imageEducation Minister Simon BirminghamMick Tsikas/AAP

Michelle Grattan speaks with Education Minister Simon Birmingham about his negotiations for a new higher education package, efforts to crack down on rorting in the vocational educational sector and the government’s overhaul of the childcare system.

Michelle Grattan does not work for, consult,...

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  19. Imagine if technology could read and react to our emotions
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  22. Martin Parkinson has last laugh over Tony Abbott and Peta Credlin
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