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Australia politics live: Taylor says Coalition ‘lost trust’ of public as poll numbers keep falling; Monique Ryan pushes bill to fix Hecs debts

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Australia's political landscape is shifting. According to The Guardian, Angus Taylor has publicly acknowledged the Coalition has lost the public's trust, a statement underscored by declining poll numbers. The acknowledgment reflects broader pressures on the government, including legislative efforts to address cost-of-living concerns. Independent member Monique Ryan is advancing a bill to reform higher education debts. In separate developments, hearings resume today for the antisemitism royal commission, continuing investigations into antisemitic conduct across Australian society.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/...

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