The Headlines: Grattan Institute pushes to raise GST to 15 per cent to fund income tax cuts, the Business Council calls for tougher union penalties in construction, Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John rejects allegations against him, and a young Australian soldier is farewelled after a fatal training exercise. Plus, four Canadian service members die in a military base fire as regional migration surges and the Aussie Bird Count prepares for its biggest feathered tally yet.

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The Headlines: Grattan Institute pushes to raise GST to 15 per cent to fund income tax cuts, the Business Council calls for tougher union penalties in construction, Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John rejects allegations against him, and a young Australian soldier is farewelled after a fatal training exercise. Plus, four Canadian service members die in a military base fire as regional migration surges and the Aussie Bird Count prepares for its biggest feathered tally yet.
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Get the news you need, exactly when you need it, with The Summary. 

Powered by the national newsrooms of 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, and 6PR, The Summary brings you concise news bulletins every morning and evening to keep you up to date, plus an in-depth look at the story driving the agenda of day - every afternoon. 

The Summary, a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why.

Get the news you need, exactly when you need it, with The Summary.&nbsp;
Powered by the national newsrooms of 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, and 6PR,&nbsp;The Summary brings you concise news bulletins every morning and evening to keep you up to date, plus an in-depth look at the story driving the agenda of day - every afternoon.&nbsp;
The Summary,&nbsp;a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why.

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GST Hike to 15%?

The Headlines: One Nation defends a cartoon ridiculing Jacqui Lambie’s health condition, the Greens say Jordan Steele-John agreed to take leave during a misconduct investigation, the Coalition rejects calls to lift the GST to 15 per cent, and airlines suspend regional routes as jet-fuel costs surge.

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The Headlines: One Nation defends a cartoon ridiculing Jacqui Lambie&rsquo;s health condition, the Greens say Jordan Steele-John agreed to take leave during a misconduct investigation, the Coalition rejects calls to lift the GST to 15 per cent, and airlines suspend regional routes as jet-fuel costs surge.
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Jet-Fuel Surge Further Cuts Regional Routes

The Summary: The Australian Government has officially introduced its Digital Duty of Care legislation to parliament, proposing sweeping changes to how social media platforms operate and allowing users to opt out of recommendation algorithms.

On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant explores how these proposed laws could reshape the internet. 

Federal Politics Reporter Nelson Scott breaks down the political negotiations in parliament, key concessions made regarding free speech concerns, and why the Greens could push the government for even tougher rules.

Dr. Belinda Barnet from Swinburne University of Technology examines what an algorithm-free feed would actually look like, whether Australia can truly enforce compliance on global tech giants, and the likelihood of everyday citizens launching class-action lawsuits. 

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The Summary: The Australian Government has officially introduced its Digital Duty of Care legislation to parliament, proposing sweeping changes to how social media platforms operate and allowing users to opt out of recommendation algorithms.
On this episode of&nbsp;The Summary, host Josh Bryant explores how these proposed laws could reshape the internet.&nbsp;
Federal Politics Reporter Nelson Scott breaks down the political negotiations in parliament, key concessions made regarding free speech concerns, and why the Greens could push the government for even tougher rules.
Dr. Belinda Barnet from Swinburne University of Technology examines what an algorithm-free feed would actually look like, whether Australia can truly enforce compliance on global tech giants, and the likelihood of everyday citizens launching class-action lawsuits. 
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Would You Hit 'Unfollow' on Your Algorithm?

The Headlines: Jordan Steele-John takes leave as he strongly denies allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards women, the Coalition slams Labor’s proposed EU trade deal over access for farmers, Australia welcomes the US decision to scrap an execution livestream, and Fijian conjoined twins are successfully separated in a marathon operation.

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The Headlines: Jordan Steele-John takes leave as he strongly denies allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards women, the Coalition slams Labor&rsquo;s proposed EU trade deal over access for farmers, Australia welcomes the US decision to scrap an execution livestream, and Fijian conjoined twins are successfully separated in a marathon operation.
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