Australian politics live: Lambie says Hanson hasn’t apologised to her over cartoon mocking her medical condition
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Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The husband of a Victorian Liberal party candidate has allegedly been assaulted during a confrontation over election signs. A Liberal party spokesperson on Monday evening confirmed the husband of their candidate for Yan Yean, Amanda Dow , was involved in an alleged incident in Mernda yesterday afternoon. We understand Ms Dow’s husband approached a member of the public who was removing Liberal party campaign signage and was allegedly assaulted. He suffered facial injuries and was taken to hospital and was discharged today. Not right now. If I do anything that is apology-worthy, I’ll apologise. Continue reading...
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- XLV Health Care Select Sector SPDR
Health Care Select Sector SPDR: it holds drugmakers and health companies. Linked by “hospital” (pharma and health) in this story.
- XBI SPDR S&P Biotech ETF
SPDR S&P Biotech ETF: it holds drugmakers and health companies. Linked by “hospital” (pharma and health) in this story.
- EWA iShares MSCI Australia ETF+2.2% 30d
iShares MSCI Australia ETF holds stocks listed in Australia, which this story is about (“australian”).
- LLY Eli Lilly and+12.6% 30d
Eli Lilly and (pharmaceutical preparations): drugmakers move with drug pricing, approvals and health policy. Linked by “hospital” (pharma and health) in this story.
- JNJ Johnson & Johnson+0.5% 30d
Johnson & Johnson (pharmaceutical preparations): drugmakers move with drug pricing, approvals and health policy. Linked by “hospital” (pharma and health) in this story.
- PFE Pfizer+8.4% 30d
Pfizer (pharmaceutical preparations): drugmakers move with drug pricing, approvals and health policy. Linked by “hospital” (pharma and health) in this story.
- MRK Merck-2.1% 15d
Merck (pharmaceutical preparations): drugmakers move with drug pricing, approvals and health policy. Linked by “hospital” (pharma and health) in this story.
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Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The husband of a Victorian Liberal party candidate has allegedly been assaulted during a confrontation over election signs. A Liberal party spokesperso…
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Trades by members of Congress and officials in the stocks in this story
- Rep. Rohit Khanna bought Eli Lilly (LLY) (held by a spouse), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 4 Sep 2026. That is 52 days before publication. Filed 7 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Rohit Khanna bought Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) (held by a spouse), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 25 Sep 2026. That is 31 days before publication. Filed 7 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Lloyd Doggett bought Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 8 Sep 2026. That is 48 days before publication. Filed 5 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Rohit Khanna bought Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) (held by a spouse), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 4 Sep 2026. That is 52 days before publication. Filed 7 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Rohit Khanna sold Pfizer (PFE) (held by a spouse), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 4 Sep 2026. That is 52 days before publication. Filed 7 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Donald J Trump, an executive branch official, bought Pfizer (PFE), worth $100,001 - $250,000 on 21 Aug 2026. That is 66 days before publication. Filed 8 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Donald J Trump, an executive branch official, bought Pfizer (PFE), worth $100,001 - $250,000 on 31 Jul 2026. That is 87 days before publication. Filed 22 Sep 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar sold Merck (MRK), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 24 Sep 2026. That is 32 days before publication. Filed 7 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar bought Merck (MRK), worth $15,001 - $50,000 on 19 Aug 2026. That is 68 days before publication. Filed 9 Sep 2026. View the filing.
- Donald J Trump, an executive branch official, sold Merck (MRK), worth $250,001 - $500,000 on 31 Jul 2026. That is 87 days before publication. Filed 22 Sep 2026. View the filing.
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