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17 August 2026

Australia politics live: Hill says using super to buy a home gets ‘gold medal for stupidest policy’ after Hanson reignites debate - The Guardian

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Australia politics live: Hill says using super to buy a home gets ‘gold medal for stupidest policy’ after Hanson reignites debate - The Guardian

Australia politics live: Hill says using super to buy a home gets ‘gold medal for stupidest policy’ after Hanson reignites debate The Guardian

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