Australia politics live: budget funds to speed up environmental approvals; Coalition deals with Farrer loss
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Tuesday’s federal budget to include $500m to fund faster approvals for housing, energy and mining projects. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast One Nation win in Farrer, not a ‘protest vote’ says Farley David Farley, the soon-to-be One Nation representative for Farrer, says he was humbled and excited winning Saturday’s byelection, that was triggered by for Liberal leader Sussan Ley’s resignation.I don’t think it’s actually a protest vote. It was a vote of relief, someone seeking a better a better future.I will definitely continue to fight for skilled visas into Farrer. We are a big user of skilled labor, immigration labor, the plan, the palm plan, the skilled Aged Care Nursing plan, all those programs are still thereThe Australian Government is working closely with state authorities to coordinate arrival, health and transport arrangements. Quarantine and health arrangements are managed by states in accordance with their public health requirements. Continue reading...