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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 14 Jul, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Palmer will back renewed push to scrap carbon tax By political correspondent Emma Griffiths Clive Palmer has confirmed he will support the Government in its renewed bid to repeal the carbon tax after the a key amendment was "reworked" and legislation reintroduced to Parliament today. Last week the Palmer United Party (PUP) skewered the Coalition's attempts to scrap the tax, claiming the Coalition had "double-crossed" them over a condition that power savings be passed on to consumers. But Mr Palmer says the legislation and the amendment is now satisfactory. Environment Minister Greg Hunt spent the weekend refining the amendment and Prime Minister Tony Abbott told Question Time there had been widespread consultation over the legislation in the past few days. More » Missing snowboarder found dead at Mount Bogong Riots in Buenos Aires and parties in Berlin after Germany wins Cup Qld Health reveals thousands of X-rays lacked review Luke Batty's mum not told of death threat made by father Senate election reforms quietly shelved by Government Morrison denies concern over Jolie visit to Nauru Severe storms tear roofs off houses in Perth 'Closet libertarians' urged to back gay marriage vote Drone technology prompts call to tighten privacy laws More Analysis » Palmer the one to keep the bastards honest? It seems the time is right for the emergence of a new political force in Australian politics. Will it be Clive Palmer? Can a wealthy, self-opinionated, sometimes polarising, sometimes volatile mining magnate deliver the focus, discipline and structure needed to emerge as an effective and sustainable third political force? Palmer will have his issues but he is in a unique position to really make a difference. His timing is simply excellent. More » The gullibility of working mothers NT ripe for Palmer's brand of politics Climate debate trashed for short-term gain You already knew Thorpe was gay? No, you didn't Palmer gives Shorten a free ride Thorpedo and the rewriting of history The problem with the problem of inequality Calling a World Cup victory a 'rape' is no joke Carbon confusion: sloppy policy or worthy amendments? Just In More Just In » ABC to lose 80 jobs after Australia Network contract axed About 80 jobs are set to go at the ABC as a result of the Federal Government's decision to cancel the Australia Network contract. More » Top five goals of the 2014 World Cup Top five players of the 2014 World Cup Riots in Buenos Aires and parties in Berlin after Germany wins Cup Brazil sacks Scolari as coach: Reports Rolf Harris painting to be removed from Qld theatre Cunneen 'used inappropriate language' in Volkers advice Qld Health reveals thousands of X-rays lacked review David Jones takeover set to pay off handsomely for Lew Drone technology prompts call to tighten privacy laws World More World » Top five players of the 2014 World Cup The 2014 World Cup brought the best out of some of the world's greatest - here are Grandstand's top five players. More » Riots in Buenos Aires and parties in Berlin after Germany wins Cup Brazil sacks Scolari as coach: Reports Full-Time whistle: July 14 Germany's World Cup triumph 10 years in the making: Loew Germany showcases value of squad depth in World Cup final Business More Business » David Jones takeover set to pay off handsomely for Lew By business editor Ian Verrender All that stands between Solomon Lew and a huge pot of cash is the corporate regulator. More » David Jones shareholders vote in favour of Woolworths takeover Share market led higher by banks, BHP, Telstra Australian women 'face 70-year wait for pay equality' Palmer will back renewed push to scrap carbon tax Apple denies Chinese report of iPhone spying capability Politics More Politics » ABC to lose 80 jobs after Australia Network contract axed About 80 jobs are set to go at the ABC as a result of the Federal Government's decision to cancel the Australia Network contract. More » Drone technology prompts call to tighten privacy laws 'Closet libertarians' urged to back gay marriage vote Xenophon angry Aussie boots bypassed for defence deal Morrison denies concern over Angelina Jolie's Nauru visit Sport More Sport » Brazil sacks Scolari as coach: Reports Local media has reported that Brazil's football confederation (CBF) will not renew national coach Luiz Felipe Scolari's contract. More » Riots in Buenos Aires and parties in Berlin after Germany wins Cup Germany wins World Cup with extra-time triumph over Argentina Boak says Port wheels not falling off 'I want to walk again': McKinnon Thorpe's revelation he is gay marks new beginning, says psychologist Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Drone technology prompts call to tighten privacy laws By Naomi Woodley A federal parliamentary committee is recommending stronger privacy laws to protect the public from invasive technologies like drones. More » Aviators re-enact Australia's first airmail flight of 1914 Apple denies Chinese report of iPhone spying capability Apple iPhone threatens Chinese security: academic Caution urged over DNA-tailored treatments Environment More Environment » Australian man steps up in deadly fight against poachers By Brigid Donovan Australian Sean Willmore's life changed forever when he decided to help African rangers on the front line in the deadly fight against poachers. More » Palmer will back renewed push to scrap carbon tax Abbott blames Labor for 'difficult' Senate week Fines flagged for not eradicating wild dogs ANZ hoaxer Jonathan Moylan set to avoid jail About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. 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