Which politician said this? "For people on 40 and 50 and 60,000 dollars a year, penalty rates are the difference as to whether they can afford to send their kids to a private school, whether or not they can afford to pay the mortgage."
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Malcolm Turnbull
Barnaby Joyce
Bill Shorten
Anthony Albanese
Question 2
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A Queensland grandma has won a court case this week arguing against the patenting by a huge US company of what?
Answer
A plant that can be cross bred to bolster disease resistance in crops
A naturopathic remedy for treating migraine
A gene that causes breast and ovarian cancer
A bacteria useful for treating bowel disorders
Question 3
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Who is Marise Payne?
Answer
The Governor of NSW
Federal Treasurer
Federal Defence Minister
CEO of News Corp Australia
Question 4
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Which country launched cruise missile strikes overnight against rebels in Syria?
Answer
Russia
The US
Israel
Turkey
Question 5
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Nineteen people have died after typhoon-triggered tornados hit which country?
Answer
China
The Philippines
Cambodia
Taiwan
Question 6
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Which car manufacturer has admitted that 77,149 Australian vehicles were fitted with emissions-rigging "defeat devices" that make cars perform better in emissions testing?
Answer
Toyota
Volkswagen
BMW
Hyundai
Question 7
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Which country is NOT participating in negotiations for the TPP?
Answer
Australia
Spain
Vietnam
Chile
Question 8
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Which Australian television personality who got his start in community TV has been offered a $2.5 million share option to host TodayFM's Breakfast Show starting next year?
Answer
Kyle Sandilands
Rove McManus
Tim Ross
Andrew Denton
Question 9
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Which designer/s collaborated with budget supermarket chain Aldi to produce a limited edition range of kids' clothing?