The salary cap fine print helping the PNG Chiefs land some of the NRL's biggest stars | 7.30

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A slew of star signings and a tax exemption have sparked controversy amid the NRL's latest expansion. Eighteen months out from Papua New Guinea's first game, there's already competition for the title of number one fan, but coaches of other teams say the Chiefs' special treatment is unfair. Nicole Hegarty reports. 7.30 is the ABC's flagship current affairs program, delivering original journalism, exclusive investigations, in-depth analysis and interviews on the major issues affecting Australia and the world. With on-the-ground reporting from ABC journalists across every state and territory and around the world, 7.30 has the latest on politics, policy, the economy, cost of living, housing, health, climate and energy, national security and global affairs. Presented by Sarah Ferguson, 7.30 scrutinises the decisions and actions of politicians, business leaders and other powerful institutions through rigorous interviews and investigations. Watch full episodes of 7.30 free and ad-free o

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