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ACT Senate result: Pocock defeats Liberals in first time Liberals have not won one ACT Senate seat

The federal election result for the ACT Senate was decided Tuesday. Independent David Pocock defeated the Liberals’ Zed Seselja, with Labor holding the other seat. Pocock is a former rugby player who played for the Australian Wallabies and ACT Brumbies, and a climate activist.

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It’s been called the worst job in politics. Can Peter Dutton buck the trend?

Like former Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Peter Dutton found party stardom in the immigration portfolio. The two men’s contest for the leadership back in 2018 wasn’t the result of any huge demand for change among voters. It happened because they were popular within the Liberal Party’s base, or at least…

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Sri Lanka is on the verge of 'humanitarian emergency', with hundreds boarding boats set for Australia

More than 300 Sri Lankans have tried to get to Australia in the past few weeks as the country's economic crisis has worsened, with people smugglers claiming those on board will be allowed into the country under the new Labor government.

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Warning over Centrelink call centres as Services Australia slashes contracts

Exclusive: Agency says decision to cut outsourced workload by 30% is due to reduced demand as unions warn of longer wait times

The Guardian - AU

Anti-vax mandate policies prove to be no vote winner with Australians – this time

Parties seeking to leverage movement were largely unsuccessful at 2022 election but rise of ‘pro-freedom’ movement should not be ignored, expert says

The Guardian - AU

Xbox Game Studios list: Every studio Microsoft owns and what they are developing

With the Activision Blizzard deal done and plenty of new games on the horizon, here's an updated look at every first-party Xbox Series X exclusive in development

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Michael Pascoe: Mates rates, or how the Coalition sat on a $100-billion gas-tax rort

Treasury officials are "briefing the new government on a number of matters, including the PRRT gas transfer price review”.

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The Nationals suddenly find themselves with a new leader and in opposition. So where to now?

Barnaby Joyce, old-style populist and controversy magnet, has gone from the Nationals leadership. In his place is Queenslander David Littleproud, a move that indicates a desire for at least the appearance of change in the party.

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VIDEO: Coalition should be circumspect on nuclear talk before thinking through whether it really wants to go there

University of Canberra Professorial Fellow Michelle Grattan and Emma Larouche, from the University of Canberra’s Media and Communications team, look at the first week of an Albanese government.

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Newcastle container terminal momentum grows despite cold feet

THE bipartisan support for a Newcastle container terminal from this region's political representatives is an important paver on the path to seeing the project reach fruition.

Newcastle Herald

Labor says Dutton ‘desperate’ to distract from defence failures – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Malcolm Roberts says a rule change at the WHO 'would have decimated' Australia's sovereignty. Is he correct?

The One Nation senator has continued to push the baseless claim that Australia could be forced to adopt restrictive health measures by the World Health Organization.

ABC News

Anger at Peter Dutton's disclosure of AUKUS submarine negotiations with the United States

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's decision to divulge sensitive discussions with the United States on acquiring nuclear-powered submarines has sparked concern that he may have jeopardised plans for a joint agreement by year's end.

ABC News

Group that helped unseat a federal Liberal MP sets their sights on NSW election

North Sydney’s Independent identifies Lane Cove, North Shore, and Willoughby as potential targets

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‘Twitter rant’: the tweets that resurrected NSW’s koala wars

Intervention from outspoken Liberal backbencher Catherine Cusack offers different version of the conflict

The New Daily

Cost-of-living crisis another case of runaway inflation

Both a full-blown cost-of-living crisis and a related but independent energy crisis have broken out in the past month, as Labor takes the government reins.

The Guardian - AU

Labor accuses Dutton of ‘rank politics’ after Coalition plan to buy US nuclear subs revealed

Peter Dutton calls on Labor to buy two US submarines to fill capability gap despite pending decision over UK and US options

The Guardian - AU

Did the Morrison government try to suppress voting in the Northern Territory?

Anthony Albanese claims low voter turnout is result of tactics ‘straight out of the right-wing Republican playbook’. Is this true?

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How did the polls perform in the 2022 election? Better, but not great; also a Senate update

At the May 21 federal election, Labor won 77 of the 151 House of Representatives seats (up eight since 2019 when adjusted for redistributions), the Coalition won 58 seats (down 18), the Greens four (up three) and all Others 12 (up seven).

The Guardian - AU

David Littleproud’s coal case study to defend Coalition energy policy is something of a credibility stretch

Even if Millmerran power station’s carbon capture plan succeeds, it will only eliminate 2.1% of emissions. Plus: nuclear still costlier than renewables

ABC News

Anthony Albanese says his cabinet has the largest number of women in history. Is that correct?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his new cabinet has the largest number that have ever served in an Australian cabinet. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

The Guardian - AU

Charities to lobby new Labor government to protect right to engage in political advocacy

Charities ‘relieved’ at change of government after complaints Coalition stifled political advocacy, but say reform is needed

The New Daily

A federal anti-corruption commission could investigate Morrison government grants

Labor plans to introduce a bill for an anti-corruption commission this year – and it could investigate billions of dollars in Morrison government grants.

The Guardian - AU

‘Chasing unicorns’: NSW Liberal minister rejects federal opposition push for nuclear power

Matt Kean’s comments come after Peter Dutton indicated support for nuclear energy could be part of future Coalition policy

Newcastle Herald

Why Libs think 'Dutts' is the right leader

What does Dutton bring to the Liberals' top job?

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