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Australian politics live: Joyce likens US public execution to ‘Roman amphitheatre’; Coalition targets small business minister over credit card ban

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  • Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Labor not watering down 30% tax on discretionary trusts, says assistant treasurer The assistant treasurer, Daniel Mulino , says Labor is not watering down propose…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:18:19 UTC.

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  7. Australian politics live: Joyce likens US public execution to ‘Roman amphitheatre’; Coalition targets small business minister over credit card ban

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