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Albanese outlines 'jobs of the future'

Training and education need a revamp to better reflect the modern workforce, the prime minister says.

AAP

Watch: PM to receive legal advice on Morrison, NSW train disruptions, Archie Roach tribute

Watch: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will today receive legal advice on Scott Morrison's secret additional portfolios. There are train disruptions

The New Daily

The jobs summit and the October budget are big tests for new Labor government

Morrison fiasco sucking the energy from Labor's jobs summit and October budget

Newcastle Herald

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Push to reconvene inquiry into Holgate dismissal – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

National security review of Darwin Port to remain secret, but Defence releases 'talking points'

The Defence Department has released a series of "talking points" about its national security review of the Darwin Port, but has refused an FOI request to disclose its full assessment.

ABC News

It's a gas - Kurri green hydrogen vision still a way off

The federal government has backed away from a promise that 30 per cent green hydrogen will be used to fuel the Hunter Power Project at Kurri when it begins operating late next year.

Newcastle Herald

Call to end secret minister appointments

The Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General says it supports a process to ensure ministerial appointments are made public.

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Liberal MP says Scott Morrison should reflect on his position in parliament as Labor flags broader inquiry

As the fallout continues from the revelation that Scott Morrison secretly appointed himself to five ministries, more politicians are speaking out on his actions.

ABC News

Australia may launch inquiry into Scott Morrison holding secret cabinet roles

Former PM has said his actions were critical to ‘ensuring continuity and effective operation of government during crisis period’

The Independent UK

‘I’ll fix the problem, mate’: The chilling insight into how power worked in the Morrison cabinet

Experts said it was possible Mr Morrison had acted within the confines of the law while violating the principles and practices of cabinet government.

The New Daily

Barnaby Joyce says he feared retribution if he crossed Morrison over resources power grab

Anthony Albanese flagged at the weekend he was open to calling an inquiry into the ramifications of Scott Morrison’s power grab, as Barnaby Joyce revealed he feared retribution if he crossed Morrison for overruling a Nationals minister.

The Conversation

Inflation a 'priority' for summit

Boosting wages and profits without adding to inflationary pressures will be high on the agenda at the Albanese government's jobs and skills summit.

AAP

Barnaby Joyce says he didn't know 'most of' Scott Morrison's secret portfolio arrangements

Former deputy PM Barnaby Joyce says he didn't know "most of" the arrangements surrounding Scott Morrison's secret assumption of several ministerial portfolios during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABC News

Barnaby Joyce says Scott Morrison never explicitly said he was also resources minister despite using special powers

Former Nationals leader says he did not want to ‘go into bat’ on the increased powers out of concern Nationals may lose previously negotiated gains

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Australia PM could launch inquiry into secret ministries saga

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday said his government could consider an inquiry into former Prime Minister Scott Morrison being secretly sworn into key ministries during the coronavirus pandemic.

AAP

Joyce didn't pursue Morrison secret powers

Barnaby Joyce says he found out about Scott Morrison's increased powers "obliquely". Anthony Albanese says reforms will be considered so it can't happen again.

The Guardian - AU

What is an Indigenous treaty and how would it work in Australia?

Calls go back decades for a binding agreement between First Nations and the commonwealth. States have started the process but prospects for a federal treaty are less clear

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison’s secret ministries: were they legal? And what happens next?

Albanese has sought legal advice on the matter while the Greens and crossbenchers say former PM should face a parliamentary investigation

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The Independent UK

Australian PM says it’s ‘upsetting’ Indonesia has reduced Bali bomb maker’s prison sentence

Umar Patek was sentenced to 20 years in prison

Al Jazeera

Indonesia reducing Bali bomber’s sentence upsetting: Australia PM

PM Albanese says potential release of Umar Patek, jailed over the deadly 2002 blasts, will ‘distress’ Australians.

Reuters

Bali bomber could be released in days, law official says

An Indonesian man jailed for his role in the deadly 2002 Bali bombings that killed hundreds of people could be released on parole in the coming days after the latest reduction in his sentencing, a law official said on Friday.

The Guardian - AU

‘Trashing democracy’: Australia gripped by scandal over ex-PM Scott Morrison’s secret jobs

A nation is struggling to understand how a prime minister could take on five ministerial roles without anyone knowing

WEKU

Australia's leader says reducing Bali bomber's sentence will upset victims' families

The sentence reduction means Umar Patek could be released on parole ahead of the 20th anniversary of the bombings in October.

The Independent UK

Australia upset at Indonesia reducing Bali bomber's sentence

Australia’s leader says it’s upsetting that Indonesia has reduced the prison sentence of the bombmaker in the Bali terror attack that killed 202 people — meaning the terrorist could be freed within days if he’s granted parole

ABC News

Bali bomber Umar Patek's release is being discussed. Here's what you need to know about that and his role in the attack

Accused of being an expert bombmaker for a South-East Asian terror network, Umar Patek was dubbed the "Demolition Man" by local media during his trial. Now he says he's committed to deradicalisation.

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