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‘I’m here to change the country’: Albanese launches an uncompromising Indigenous voice plan

Attempting to appease conservatives was pointless and risked failure, the referendum working group told the PM. It appears he listened

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We now know exactly what question the Voice referendum will ask Australians. A constitutional law expert explains

The Albanese government has now released the formal wording of the proposed referendum it will introduce into parliament next week.

The Conversation

'If not now, when?': Emotional Australian PM advances Indigenous referendum

Australia took a step on Thursday towards a historical referendum to give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders recognition in the constitution and, for the first time, a voice on matters that affect their lives.

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Diggers and Dealers delegate faces court over alleged indecent assault on WA journalist

Kahlil Fraser Campbell is accused of groping Kalgoorlie Miner deputy editor Amber Lilley during last year's Diggers and Dealers Mining Conference.

ABC News

The referendum rules have been decided. What does this mean for the Voice?

On Wednesday night, the Senate passed a bill to amend Australia’s referendum machinery laws, ending a long and sometimes tense debate on the rules that will govern the Voice referendum later this year.

The Conversation

Premier Dominic Perrottet claims NSW Labor closed 90 schools when they were last in power. Is that correct?

Premier Dominic Perrottet has attacked NSW Labor's education record, claiming they shut down 90 schools when last in office. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates

ABC News

Aboriginal leaders call for 'measured response' as NT government launches bail review following death of Declan Laverty

Key Aboriginal organisations call on the NT government to work with local leaders and communities to address systemic causes of violence after the death of a 20-year-old bottle shop worker.

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Calls for more engagement with CALD voters after high numbers of invalid votes in Western Sydney seats

The high rates of informal voting recorded in culturally diverse seats in Sydney's west and south-west might just be a sign of "despair" for confused voters facing language barriers, experts say.

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NSW poll ‘down to wire’ – another Albanese foray?

Anthony Albanese may return to the NSW election campaign trail a day after a former PM worked on voters in what was once Liberal heartland.

The New Daily

Voice referendum question and constitutional amendment set to be revealed

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to put forward the proposed question to cabinet on Thursday morning after meeting with members of the Referendum Working Group.

ABC News

I did everything I could to perfect my English skills, but it came at a heavy cost

Becoming fluent in English was seen as an early sign of success in this new country and it quickly became part of my identity. Meanwhile, my ability to speak my first language was suffering, writes Aala Cheema.

ABC News

Dominic Perrottet says he did not receive preferential health treatment for his wife. Let's unpack the phone call

This is what we know about the phone call that New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet made to the health minister, instead of calling triple-0, when his wife was in "immense pain".

ABC News

Man charged over encouraging Sydney 'mob' church brawl says he's 'sorry'

One of the men charged with encouraging an attack on members of an LGBT group outside a Sydney church this week apologises, saying a video in which he urged people to "drag protesters by their head" was not supposed to be taken literally.

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Minns in bellwether seat as NSW poll 'down to wire'

As the NSW election goes down to the wire, Dominic Perrottet and his challenger Chris Minns are traversing the state in a last ditch bid to win over voters.

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Teary PM reveals voice question, pleads for support

An emotional Anthony Albanese has revealed the wording of a referendum question to change the constitution and enable an Indigenous voice to parliament.

The Guardian - AU

Teals and independents are fighting hard to win seats in NSW parliament. Have they done enough?

Three-horse races and optional preferential voting making calling seats ahead of Saturday’s state election a risky wager

The Guardian - AU

NSW election: Perrottet ‘happy’ to explore state voice as Minns wins final debate

Premier vows to examine reform in last leaders’ debate before state poll but can’t prevent Labor opponent winning audience vote

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NT Children's Commissioner Colleen Gwynne 'considering next steps' after Supreme Court judge reveals why her case was dropped

The details of why a Supreme Court Judge directed a jury to find the Northern Territory's Children's Commissioner Colleen Gwynne not guilty of abuse of office charges just days into her trial are revealed weeks after the trial abruptly ended.

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Peter Dutton proposes criminalisation of Nazi symbols after Tuesday’s question time stoush

Opposition attempts to move bill but possible expulsion of Moira Deeming from Liberals threatens to expose party faultlines

ABC News

Parliament has decided on how the Voice referendum will work. Here's what to expect

The federal government is still nailing down the details of the coming referendum on a Voice to Parliament, but politicians have agreed on how the referendum should be conducted. Here's what you can expect.

ABC News

Former NT police officer Jared Porch pleads guilty to child abuse material offences

The offending took place while Jared Porch was working as a police officer in Alice Springs and surrounds, with the victims including a six-year-old child.

The Guardian - AU

Northern Territory to review bail laws and police powers after stabbing death of Declan Laverty

Twenty-year-old’s death while working at Darwin liquor store prompts suite of reviews and increased police patrols

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: NSW election campaign gets messy; Uganda’s homosexuality death penalty; and polygamy killing male elephant seals

State politics heats up as Dominic Perrottet prepares to clash with Chris Minns in the final leaders’ debate

ABC News

Three girls charged after alleged assault on girl over several hours at Sunshine Coast house

Detectives say the 13-year-old girl was invited to a home and assaulted over several hours earlier this month.

ABC News

Indigenous health organisation says personal details of 8,000 people accessed in cyber attack

After a lengthy investigation, an Aboriginal health organisation says hackers accessed Medicare numbers, licences, passports and tax file numbers in the attack last year.

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