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Australian politics Friday 30 Mar 2018 Latest More » Our constitution is like a set of road rules. It's time to tweak those rules again | Patrick Dodson and Graham Perrett Most of our symbols sit outside the constitution, and land is the biggest one. Caring for country should be part of this nation’s birth certificate  Sorry, Matt Canavan, no one believes coal magic means everyone wins | Katharine Murphy Empathy is fine from politicians, but truth is better because these communities aren’t stupid  Malcolm Turnbull keeps gift of $1,500 telescope from Donald Trump US president’s gift at a meeting with the Australian prime minister in February followed a rocky start to their relationship  Coalition must pay $47.5m sweetener despite stalled tax cut, senator says Crossbencher Steve Martin tells Tasmanian media the deal he secured for supporting corporate tax cuts stands  Popular More » Religious freedom review: Margaret Court claims anti-gay marriage voices silenced Philip Ruddock review releases first submissions, including Court’s warning that Australia is ‘forsaking foundational truths’  Barnaby Joyce and others disqualified for dual citizenship have debts waived Debts accrued by Joyce and five other parliamentarians included salaries and staff expenses  Coalition criticised for 'pathetic' response to Indigenous incarceration report Patrick Dodson urges PM to show leadership after government’s two-line statement  Who will we crucify this Easter? Same as always: those who defy power and privilege | Brad Chilcott and Anthony Castle If we hear voices challenging the powerful, we’re likely to hear the cries for punishment soon after. On which side will we stand?  Opinion More » The government lost the tax cut debate. Here’s why | Ben Oquist In the face of huge economic challenges all the government and big business could come up with was a policy solely focused on them  Video More » 'Saying the unsayable': Abbott praises Hanson at book launch – video Tony Abbott speaks at the launch of Pauline Hanson's new book, Pauline - In Her Own Words, praising the 'politically incorrect' One Nation leader despite their frequent previous disagreements