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Australian politics Monday 09 Feb 2015 g Latest More » Tony Abbott faces the party room as he resets the government – politics live Prime minister faces colleagues after his ‘near death experience’ on Monday, pledging to overhaul internal processes and dump contentious policies. His deputy Julie Bishop declines to say how she voted in the leadership debate. All the developments from Canberra, live  Cutting mining and aviation tax breaks could save $5.2bn a year from budget Australian Conservation Foundation submission recommends scrapping special exemptions and tax credits for aviation, oil and gas, and mining sectors  Queenland mine approval should have been scrutinised, says former Icac chief Corruption fighter David Ipp criticises Newman government’s handling of approval and weakening of anti-corruption agency  Abbott faces fresh fights on business tax, GP fees and defence contracts The ‘chastened’ prime minister is seeking to move on from the leadership vote but faces selling a mixed bag of policies  Comment is free More » I warned the Tories to shun tax dodgers. They wouldn’t listen | Ian Birrell David Cameron’s party is right to champion wealth creators, but wrong to embrace those who won’t pay their share  Video More » Lenore Taylor explains why Tony Abbott’s ordeal is far from over – video There are lots of reasons the prime minister's ordeal really isn't over, says Guardian Australia's political editor  Australian politics Comment is free

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