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Afternoon Update: Qantas concedes reputation ‘hit hard’; Liberal MP denounces robodebt; and Japan reckons with population crisis

Deputy chairman of Rex accuses national carrier of acting like a ‘bully’ to smaller airlines

The Guardian - AU

Gig economy workers to get $400m wage boost under Labor’s closing loopholes bill

Fair Work Commission to set minimum standards and hear termination disputes under new bill, prompting fierce reaction from employer groups

The Guardian - AU

Minister disputes cost estimate of keeping Eraring open

Matt Kean said $3b figure was based on departmental briefings.

Newcastle Herald

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Liberal backbencher Zoe McKenzie says robodebt scheme caused ‘avoidable human suffering’

Victorian MP joins Bridget Archer and Keith Wolahan in criticising Coalition’s Centrelink debt recovery scheme

The Guardian - AU

Albanese records first net negative Newspoll approval as Voice support slumps further

The first federal Newspoll since mid-July, conducted August 28 to September 1 from a sample of 1,200, gave Labor a 53–47 lead, a two-point gain for the Coalition. Primary votes were 37% Coalition (up three), 35% Labor (down one), 13% Greens (up one), 7% One Nation (steady) and 8% for…

The Conversation

Uproar in parliament as pharmacists jeer ministers – as it happened

Liberal deputy leader Sussan Ley is told to leave the chamber during chaotic question time

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton accused of ‘not listening’ to Indigenous people after vowing recognition referendum if voice vote fails

Opposition leader says constitutional recognition is ‘the right thing to do’ but Indigenous leader accuses him of ‘kicking the can down the road’

The Guardian - AU

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Court Strikes Down W. Va. Law Restricting Property Owners from Asking Visitors About Whether They Have Guns in Their Parked Cars

From yesterday's decision by Judge John T. Copenhaver, Jr. (S.D. W. Va.) in W. Va. Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Inc. v. Morrisey (some formatting changed); note that the court upheld some other provisions of the law, which I discuss in a separate post: In March 2018, the West Virginia Legislature…

Reason

Court Upholds W. Va. Law Requiring Property Owners to Allow Guns Locked in Customer or Employee Cars in Parking Lot

From yesterday's decision by Judge John T. Copenhaver, Jr. (S.D. W. Va.) in W. Va. Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Inc. v. Morrisey; note that the court struck down two other provisions of the law, which I discuss in a separate post: Previously, the BLPA [West Virginia's Business Liability Protection Act]…

Reason

The cheapest reliable energy system to meet Australia’s climate targets? Solar and wind, no question

There has been a lot of commentary about how to measure the cost of renewables – but much of it misses the point

The Guardian - AU

Atagi recommends additional Covid vaccine booster for people over 75 – as it happened

Health minister’s office confirms government has accepted expert body’s advice

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Coalition’s big no campaign spenders, Twiggy’s revolving door, humanity’s lucky escape

Analysis of politicians’ Facebook advertising data shows uses of public money to target yes activists, while Fortescue loses an exec and gains Kwasi Kwarteng

The Guardian - AU

Coalition no campaigners spending four times more on voice Facebook ads than counterparts

Exclusive: Coalition MPs who oppose the voice to parliament have spent thousands in taxpayer-funded expenses to boost no campaign ads

The Guardian - AU

Grattan on Friday: It can be a battle to get information from the Albanese government

Thank goodness for Senate committees. This week, they’ve proved, yet again, to be worth their weight in accountability gold.

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The Guardian - AU

Victorian inquiry to recommend state ban on duck hunting amid union backlash

Call from government-chaired committee comes despite significant opposition from some unions and varying views within Labors

The Guardian - AU

Australians have six weeks to make a decision on the voice. It needs to be based on facts, not fear

The referendum on an Indigenous voice to parliament has consequences far beyond immediate partisan advantage. Voters should hear the arguments on the proposition before them, not on slogans and memes

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As referendum set for October 14, 'yes' is behind and the poll trends are unfavourable

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today announced that the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to parliament will be held on October 14. To succeed, a constitutional referendum requires a majority in at least four of the six states as well as a national majority.

Newcastle Herald

Hawaii fires show transition to underground power lines is overdue

'This type of ignition has happened in NSW as well.'

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The Guardian - AU

‘New low’: Peter Dutton accused of seeking to ‘undermine’ faith in Australia’s electoral system

Exclusive: Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young says opposition leader is ‘seeking to cast doubt on legitimacy’ of voice referendum

The Guardian - AU

Veronica Nelson’s family urges Victorian government to hear ‘cries for help’ and go further with bail reforms

Exclusive: MPs urged to implement Poccum’s law, named in honour of First Nations woman who died in a cell while on remand

The Guardian - AU

Labor dumps attempt to modernise business records after $2bn budget blowout

Assistant treasurer Stephen Jones blames ‘failure of planning and oversight’ by previous Coalition government

The Guardian - AU

Bridget Archer says it is ‘irresponsible’ to cast doubt on integrity of voice referendum after questions over crosses

Shadow minister Jane Hume calls it an ‘inconsistency’ that a cross on a ballot paper will not count as ‘no’

The Guardian - AU

Solar and windfarm investment is drying up – and Australia needs a wake-up call on the future of the electricity grid

The energy transition is a race and what’s needed are policies that will drag large-scale renewable power into the system faster

The Guardian - AU

Treasurer releases intergenerational report – as it happened

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As ABC chair, Ita Buttrose stood up for the broadcaster's independence. It's time others did the same

Ita Buttrose has announced she will not seek a second term as ABC chair, which means her term will expire in March 2024.

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