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Politics live: electrifying push for Australians to save $5,000 a year; bumper weekend for auctions

Follow the day’s news live Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast Good morning, Krishani Dhanji here with you for another busy sitting week. There’s a few moving parts in Parliament this week – One Nation has this morning announced a migration plan that will drastically cut temporary visas, and lead to more headache for the Coalition who are asked why Pauline Hanson is…

Politics live: electrifying push for Australians to save $5,000 a year; bumper weekend for auctions

The Australian government is facing pressure to send a clear signal about the future of the country's energy system, which is expected to rely on electrification. According to The Guardian, federal policy is currently sending mixed messages on this issue.

One Nation has announced a migration plan that would drastically cut temporary visas, potentially causing more headaches for the Coalition. The party's leader, Pauline Hanson, is driving the agenda, prompting questions about why the Coalition is not taking the lead.

The government is under pressure to promote electrification, with some suggesting it could help Australians save around $5,000 per year. However, there is no further information on this claim.

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