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Lidia Thorpe says she was sexually harassed, assaulted in Parliament House

As well as saying she was being bullied by members of her former party the Greens, the senator alleges she was sexually harassed and assaulted by Labor and Coalition parliamentarians.

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‘No room for mediocrity’ in voice referendum wording, working group member says

Advisory group agrees the voice should advise both executive government and parliament

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Labor, Greens strike deal in ‘big win for the climate’; Oscar nominees get piece of Queensland; and is Twitter falling apart?

Government agrees to Greens’ amendments in what the minor party leader Adam Bandt called a ‘constructive approach’

The Guardian - AU

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Labor meets Greens demand for ban on reconstruction fund investment in coal, gas and native logging

Deal secures passage of NRF bill through lower house and provides likely pathway to pass it in Senate

The Guardian - AU

Greens strike deal on Labor reconstruction fund

The Greens will support the government's national reconstruction funding following a guarantee the $15 billion fund won't be used for coal and gas projects.

The New Daily

Labor, Greens manufacture deal for reconstruction fund

The $15b national reconstruction fund is a step closer after passing the lower house, following a deal to ensure it won't be used for coal and gas projects.

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The Greens aren't grandstanding on a new coal and gas ban – they're negotiating well

This fortnight, Australia’s parliament is considering an amendment to the safeguard mechanism, which is the main way we’ve tried to cut emissions over the last nine years. As you may already know, it hasn’t done what it was meant to do.

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Debate to resume in parliament on safeguard mechanism

Federal MPs will resume debate in parliament on the safeguard mechanism, despite the emissions reduction scheme yet to have the numbers to pass.

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Senate probe clears Lidia Thorpe of contempt over undisclosed relationship

A parliamentary investigation into senator Lidia Thorpe's undisclosed relationship with a former motorcycle gang leader has cleared her of contempt of parliament.

ABC News

Government and Greens head for collision on climate laws

That could be an insight into how negotiations between Labor and the Greens on critical climate legislation have been faring.

The New Daily

Minister confident of pollution safeguard’s success

Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen is confident of the success of a proposed pollution safeguard mechanism, despite the Greens' concerns with the scheme.

The New Daily

Minister confident of pollution safeguard's success

Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen is confident of the success of a proposed pollution safeguard mechanism, despite the Greens' concerns with the scheme.

AAP

Labor’s reform of safeguard mechanism will fail unless changed, say Greens

Party will oppose the changes after the government refused to rule out banning new coal and gas projects

The Guardian - AU

Adam Bandt says Greens could support key Labor climate policy if fossil fuels developments paused

Greens leader says party will negotiate in good faith on proposals that deal with the ‘untenable’ opening of new coal and gas mines

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Greens leader Adam Bandt on trying to force Labor's hand on reform

Adam Bandt aspired to power-sharing with a Labor government. That was never going to happen but, possessing the major slice of the balance of power in the Senate, the Greens have considerable potential muscle – at least in theory.

The Guardian - AU

Methane from Australian coal and gas could be 60% higher than estimated

Data released by the International Energy Agency leads to renewed calls for more emission cuts and block on new projects

The Guardian - AU

Labor won’t block new fossil fuel developments. Here are some options for a climate deal

With the Coalition opting out of an adult discussion on climate policy, tough decisions lie ahead for Labor, the Greens and independents on what they are willing to accept

The New Daily

Paul Bongiorno: Peter Dutton faces his moment of truth in Aston by-election

You have to wonder if Opposition Leader Peter Dutton can take a trick. On Friday he ventured into the seat of Aston to begin campaigning.

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‘Making the climate crisis worse’: Greens blast Labor after Queensland coal seam gas expansion approved

Decision allows Santos to open 116 new wells with an operational life of about 30 years in the Surat Basin

AAP

Industry maps net zero pathway with safeguard uncertain

Industry, government and financiers need to invest more than $20 billion per year for the Australian economy to expand without dangerous levels of pollution.

ABC News

Greens leader Adam Bandt flags party is likely to work with government on safeguard mechanism

Adam Bandt says the party is open to negotiating on the government's key climate change policy, but believes voters can see they are fighting to stop new coal and gas projects from being approved.

AAP

Negotiations on cap for big polluters heat up

The government is locked in negotiations with the Greens and cross bench as it attempts to pass new climate legislation that some argue doesn't go far enough.

The Guardian - AU

Australia can’t blow another decade of climate action – it’s now up to Labor and the Greens

Key people are talking but there’s frustration in both camps. The weeks ahead will require maturity and dexterity

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Adam Bandt is wedged by Greens' overreach on emissions legislation

If Peter Dutton is caught in a classic rock-and-hard-place dilemma over the Voice to Parliament, the same could be said for Greens leader Adam Bandt on the safeguard legislation to underpin the government’s climate policy.

AAP

Coal, gas projects 'sticking point' for Greens

A key climate policy of the federal government risks being voted down unless one condition put forward by the Greens is met.

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