Australian politics live: Joyce likens US public execution to ‘Roman amphitheatre’; Coalition targets small business minister over credit card ban

Australian politics is making headlines as Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce compared the US public execution of a prisoner to a "Roman amphitheatre". This comment has sparked controversy and raised questions about Joyce's judgment. The Coalition is also targeting the Minister for Small Business, who has been working to ban credit card surcharges, in an effort to undermine the government's economic policies. This move could impact small businesses and consumers, potentially leading to higher prices and reduced economic growth.

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The story is about Australian politics and does not indicate any significant economic changes. The mention of a tax on discretionary trusts is a policy detail, but it does not seem to be a new development.

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