[Link] Sweden returns to cold war tactics to battle fake news

Read: 6/2/2022 www.theguardian.com

A top official from Sweden’s new “psychological defence” agency said the country had decided to bring back the cold war-era government body amid fears over Russian aggression against Ukraine.

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[Link] ‘Keep the bastards honest’: former Australian Democrats leader joins high-profile group backing independents

Read: 27/11/2021 www.theguardian.com

As Scott Morrison comes to the end of a ragged parliamentary week, the organisation bankrolling independents challenging Liberal incumbents in their urban heartland has amassed an election war chest of more than $4m, and bolstered its advisory body.

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[Link] Morrison considering tax cut extension that could deliver $1000 extra to millions

Read: 15/11/2021 www.9news.com.au

Millions of Australians could be $1000 better off as the Morrison Government considers extending tax cuts. The Low and Middle Income Tax Offset provides a maximum benefit of $1080 to those who earn between $48,001 and $90,000.

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