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Coalition will consider changes to religious discrimination bill after Senate inquiry, Michaelia Cash says

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Original article by Sarah Martin
The Guardian Australia – Page: Online : 25-Nov-21

The federal government’s religious discrimination bill will be tabled in the lower house on Thursday, although it will not be subject to debate or a vote until next week. The controversial bill will also be subject to a Senate inquiry when it is introduced to the upper house. Attorney-General Michaelia Cash has indicated that the government will be open to any amendments that are recommended by the Senate committee, which is slated to report on the bill in early 2022. Cash has also sought to clarify misunderstand about the ‘statement of belief’ provisions of the bill.

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Over three-quarters of Victorians (76%) agree that an employed worker in Victoria is not allowed to enter their employer’s workplace unless fully vaccinated

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Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 25-Nov-21

A large majority of 76% of Victorians agree that an employed worker in Victoria is not allowed to enter their employer’s workplace unless fully vaccinated compared to only 24% that disagree, according to a special Victorian Roy Morgan SMS Poll conducted yesterday (November 24, 2021). Agreement with this policy is consistently strong across Gender, Age and Location although there are significant political differences. An almost unanimous 96% of ALP supporters agree with the policy compared to 91.5% of Greens supporters but only 55% of L-NP supporters and just 4% of supporters of the United Australia Party (UAP). The ALP has increased its two-party preferred lead to almost 20% points with the ALP on 59.5% cf. L-NP on 40.5%. Support for the ALP is strongest amongst women: ALP 62.5% cf. L-NP 37.5% while there is a tighter result for men: ALP 55.5% cf. L-NP 44.5%. The survey found 63.5% of Victorian electors approve of the way Premier Daniel Andrews is handling his job while a minority of 36.5%, down 3% points disapprove of his handling of the job.

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PM warns rebels could cost election

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Original article by Phillip Coorey
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 1 & 4 : 24-Nov-21

The federal government remains divided over the issue of COVID-19 vaccine mandates by its state counterparts. The government is under pressure from senators Gerard Rennick and Alex Antic to take legislative action to override such mandates, and they have raised the prospect of voting against government bills in the final session of parliament for the year. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has told a party room meeting that the Coalition risks losing the 2022 election if the dissent within its ranks continues.

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First act in office would be to kill voter ID law: Labor

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Original article by Tom McIlroy
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 5 : 24-Nov-21

Special Minister of State Ben Morton has told a parliamentary committee that nobody will be denied the right to vote under the federal government’s proposal to require people to prove their identity at polling booths. He also that more than 700 people had admitted to voting more than once at the 2019 election, and the Australian Electoral Commission had identified 311 multiple votes before they were counted. However, Labor senator Don Farrell has urged the government to withdraw the voter ID legislation; he also says Labor’s first priority would be to repeal the legislation if it wins the next election.

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Inflation Expectations up 0.1% points to 4.9% in November; highest for seven years since November 2014

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Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 24-Nov-21

In November 2021, Australians expected inflation of 4.9% annually over the next two years, up 0.1% points, and the highest Inflation Expectations since November 2014. Inflation Expectations are now 0.2% points above the long-term average of 4.7%, and 1.5% points higher than a year ago (3.4%) – the largest year-over-year increase in the index in the history of the series. A look at Inflation Expectations by Area shows a significant difference between how people in Capital Cities and Country Areas regard future price movements. Australians living in Capital Cities expect inflation of 4.7% annually over the next two years (up 1.6% points from the low of 3.1% in June 2020); those living in Country Areas expect far higher inflation, at 5.3% (up 2.1% points from June 2020). People in Country NSW expect inflation of 5.1% compared to 4.6% in Sydney, while in Country Victoria expected inflation is 5.5% compared to 4.9% in Melbourne. People in Country Queensland expect inflation of 5.8% (higher than any other Country Area or Capital City), compared to only 4.5% in Brisbane. The only exception to this trend is in South Australia; people in Adelaide expect inflation of 4.6%, compared to 4.2% in Country South Australia.

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ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence lifts 1.4pts to 107.4 as vaccination rates rise and restrictions continue to ease

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Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 24-Nov-21

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence rose 1.4pts to 107.4 on 20/21 November; it is below the 2021 weekly average of 108.2, but 2.9 points higher than the same week a year ago (104.5). Consumer Confidence was up in Victoria, Queensland and WA, while falling slightly in NSW and SA. Now 29% (unchanged) of Australians say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 26% (down 2ppts) say their families are ‘worse off’ financially. In addition, 37% (down 1ppt) of Australians expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, and 17% (unchanged) expect to be ‘worse off’ financially. Some 18% (down 2ppts) of Australians expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, while 20% (unchanged) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, 39% (unchanged) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items, while 28% (down 2ppts) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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Albanese on the attack over PM’s Hawaii holiday text message

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Original article by Max Maddison
The Australian – Page: 5 : 23-Nov-21

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been forced to back down on his claim on 22 November that he told Labor leader Anthony Albanese where he was going on his controversial family holiday during the 2019 Black Summer bushfires. In responding to a question by Labor MP Kristy McBain, Morrison indicated that he had told Albanese via text from his plane as he was leaving that he was going on holiday and where he was going. Albanese agreed that Morrison had told him that he was going on holiday, but not that he was going to Hawaii. Morrison later confirmed that he had not told Albanese where he was going.

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200,000 migrant workers to return over seven months

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Original article by Matthew Elmas
The New Daily – Page: Online : 23-Nov-21

Australia will re-open its international borders to overseas students, skilled visa holders and working holiday makers, with Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews expecting that at least 200,000 migrant workers will arrive in Australia by July. Labour market economist Professor Jeff Borland contends that the return of migrant workers will have a "pronounced impact", and he says research shows that migrant workers are positive for the economy. However, he notes that they tend to be concentrated in certain industries, making it hard for existing workers in those sectors to secure better wages.

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Warnings will not stop defiant Andrews – Premier dismisses concerns

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Original article by Shannon Deery,Mitch Clarke,Kieran Rooney
Herald Sun – Page: 9 : 17-Nov-21

Premier Daniel Andrews says the Victorian government will not back down on its controversial pandemic laws, despite growing opposition. Andrews is confident that the bill will be passed by parliament’s upper house with the support of three crossbenchers and with no further amendments. Victorian Bar president Roisn Annesley says the amendments that have been accepted by the government do not go far enough in protecting the rule of law, and contends that they do not address the most fundamental problems with the bill

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Movement in the Brisbane CBD is at 81% of pre-pandemic levels; its highest level of movement since the pandemic began

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Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 17-Nov-21

A special analysis of movement data in Australia’s Capital City CBDs since the COVID-19 pandemic began shows that movement in the Brisbane CBD has reached 81% of pre-pandemic levels in early November – its highest level since March 2020 when the pandemic began. Queensland has ramped up its vaccination drive in recent weeks as the State gets set to fully re-open its domestic borders to NSW, Victoria and the ACT in just over a month’s time. Meanwhile, the average 7-day movement level in the Sydney CBD was at 41% (up 8% points on a week earlier) of pre-pandemic levels in early November, while movement level in the Melbourne CBD was at to 36% (up 9% points on a week earlier) of pre-pandemic levels. Despite these low numbers these are the highest average movement levels in both city CBDs since late May 2021. The Adelaide CBD has returned to an average 7-day movement level of 94% of pre-pandemic levels – the highest level of movement since reaching a high of 98% during the Easter holidays in April 2021. Also performing well are the Capital Cities of two States that are yet to fully re-open to domestic travellers. The movement levels in the Perth CBD are now at 82% of pre-pandemic levels, while movement levels in the Hobart CBD are at 71% of pre-pandemic levels. Roy Morgan has partnered with leading technology innovator UberMedia to aggregate data from tens of thousands of mobile devices to assess the movements of Australians as we deal with the restrictions imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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