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49 women have been killed in Australia so far in 2023 as a result of violence. Are we actually making any progress?

As of November 17, 49 women have been killed in Australia this year as a result of violence; 28 were allegedly killed at the hands of a male intimate or ex-intimate partner. That’s according to the activist project Counting Dead Women Australia, which collects these figures based on media-reported crimes.

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Both sides of politics knew the indefinite detention regime was on shaky ground – and now taxpayers will pay

Peter Dutton can argue that where there’s a will to detain these people there must be a way. But the court said otherwise and there’ll likely be a hefty compensation bill

The Guardian - AU

Federal Labor barely ahead in latest polls; Victorian Labor takes a hit but holds Mulgrave at byelection

There have been three federal polls since my October 13 article on the federal Resolve poll that still had Labor far ahead. These polls show a tie in Morgan and two two-point Labor leads in YouGov and Essential. There has been a clear trend to the Coalition in polls conducted…

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Labor keeps Mulgrave in Vic by-election despite swing

Labor appears on track to retain the Victorian seat of Mulgrave, previously held by former premier Daniel Andrews, but with a large swing against it.

AAP

Jewish MP’s appeal to ban Palestinian road convoys in Sydney deemed unworkable by NSW government

But transport minister John Graham says he is concerned about the convoys amid ‘an already tense situation’

The Guardian - AU

The week in parliament: political debate sinks to new lows as Scott Morrison begins hard relaunch

Labor MPs frustrated by lack of fight back, the Nationals get rowdy and Alex Hawke’s Photoshop fail

The Guardian - AU

Bon voyage: Jones discovers French connection to Sydney

First Nations artist Jonathan Jones' latest work uses native plants collected by French explorers during a expedition to Sydney in the 1800s.

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Labor retains Mulgrave in Victorian by-election

Labor is on track to retain the Victorian seat of Mulgrave, previously held by former premier Daniel Andrews, but with a large swing against it.

AAP

Dutton’s strongman persona matches our grim times – but has he fired up his opponents as well?

In times of social division, politicians can either lead or stoke the flames. The opposition leader has made his choice

The Guardian - AU

Queensland Muslims ask for police protection over New Zealand far-right activist’s pro-Israel protest

Destinys Church founder Brian Tamaki says his event will include 200 men performing the haka and a speech from Avi Yemini

The Guardian - AU

Dutton push for ‘migration zones’ for people released from immigration detention rejected as ‘stuff of tyranny’

The opposition leader ‘cannot create an island of freedom from the constitution of Australia’, Human Rights Law Centre saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast

The Guardian - AU

Woman jailed over kidnapping and torture in shed of horrors

McAuley detained the woman over a minor car crash involving her child.

Newcastle Herald

Women in power: the push to get more diverse female candidates in Australian elections

‘Leadership incubator’ workshops aim to correct the severe underrepresentation of Indigenous and women of colour in public office

The Guardian - AU

'I feel like I've been able to create more awareness': what is it like for Indigenous men at top-ranked universities?

One of the top priorities of the Universities Accord process it to improve access to university in Australia, particularly for those from underrepresented groups.

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Labor veteran joins criticism over proposed mandatory sentencing changes after high court decision

Former senator Kim Carr says Albanese government’s planned bridging visa changes will undermine judicial independence and lead to unjust outcomes

AAP

'Stark and shameful' education disparities exposed

Victoria is failing to meet the needs of young people in care with a new report exposing poor education outcomes, racism along with other major concerns.

The Guardian - AU

Labor accused of caving to Dutton as ‘draconian’ bill restricting released detainees is passed

The Albanese government has agreed to a raft of Coalition amendments, including criminal penalties for breaching restrictions

The Guardian - AU

Labor backbenchers stand with Greens to call for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza

Maria Vamvakinou and Fatima Payman joined by Coalition’s Mark Coulton to receive petitions signed by thousands of Australians

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Four to stand trial over missing man's murder

Four men have been committed to stand trial for the murder of a 35-year-old, last seen nearly two years ago, whose remains have not been found.

The Guardian - AU

Immigration detention: Labor to rush through emergency legislation after high court ruling

Home affairs minister says it’s ‘garbage’ that legislation could completely reverse high court decision that led to 83 leaving immigration detention

AAP

Vic Greens MP handed parliament ban after protest photo

Victorian Greens MP Gabrielle de Vietri has been suspended from parliament without pay after snapping a photo of lower house protest.

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Q&A: Australian senator Mehreen Faruqi says she won’t ‘shut up’ on Gaza

Faruqi is using her place in parliament to protest against Australia’s decision not to join calls for a Gaza ceasefire.

The Guardian - AU

Pro-Palestine protests against Israel-Hamas war grow around Australia

Convoys to Canberra, daily sit-ins, vigils and mass demonstrations put pressure on Albanese government to hold Israel to account

AAP

Laws flagged to deal with court decision on detention

The government is working on emergency legislation following the High Court's decision that indefinite immigration detention is unlawful.

AAP

'Petty': Greens MP punted from Queensland parliament

A Greens MP has spent a day in the sin bin after breaching the rules of the Queensland parliament, with the party leader also in strife.

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