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Australia politics live: gambling lobby talking points ‘coming out the PM’s mouth’, Chaney says; RBA tipped to hold interest rates

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Australia politics live: gambling lobby talking points ‘coming out the PM’s mouth’, Chaney says; RBA tipped to hold interest rates

The Australian Labor Party is seeking to negotiate with the Coalition to pass several pieces of legislation through parliament.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to keep interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent after its monetary policy board meeting. The bank will also release its updated economic forecasts, including inflation, growth, and unemployment outlooks.

Labor's focus on the housing market includes making tax changes to help first home buyers and focusing on supply to ensure enough houses are built. According to The Guardian, there have been significant reductions in net overseas migration, down about 45 per cent from its peak.

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