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Key senator still has concerns with safeguard mechanism

David Pocock says he still has issues with the government's plan to introduce a safeguard mechanism for the country's biggest polluters.

The New Daily

At least 12 MPs and senators yet to complete Jenkins review sexual harassment training

About a dozen federal politicians are yet to complete the safe and respectful workplace training recommended by the Jenkins review, nine months on from the federal election.

ABC News

David Pocock wants urgent action on carbon credits before vote on key climate policy

Crossbench senator’s support is crucial if government is to introduce planned revamp of safeguard mechanism

The Guardian - AU

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'What is a democracy sausage?': SBS foodie stars in Canberra for Great Australian Bites

Their new show will screen on SBS later this year

The Canberra Times

Greens to push Labor to fast-track 26 weeks of paid parental leave and pay superannuation on it

Party joins chorus of super funds and crossbenchers who want to use government’s tax concessions bill to call for broader changes

The Guardian - AU

Super reforms a ‘good start’ but Labor under pressure on stage-three cuts and parental leave

Crossbenchers welcome changes but some say government should revisit other tax concessions that have become ‘taboo’

The Guardian - AU

Teal MPs say capping superannuation at $3m might undermine confidence in saving for retirement

Despite this pushback, most crossbench MPs remain open to debate, and several independent senators have spoken in favour of curbing some super tax concessions to help budget repair

The Guardian - AU

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Superannuation should not be used for cosmetic surgery, Stephen Jones says

Australia’s assistant treasurer warns using loopholes to ‘game the system’ risks ruining early funds release for those who need it

The Guardian - AU

Labor social housing bill not enough to address older women homelessness spike, advocates say

Advocates say the federal government's housing plan is a good first step but is "insufficient" to help women aged 55 and older who are facing the highest rate of homelessness in a decade.

ABC News

‘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

The Guardian - AU

David Pocock says super tax concessions should be up for discussion amid cost-of-living crisis

The Coalition has accused Labor of breaking election promises despite no new policy proposals being put forward

The Guardian - AU

Pocock pushes gambling, alcohol advertising regulation

Independent senator David Pocock is pushing for social media advertising reform on gambling, alcohol and unhealthy food products.

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.

AAP

Whistleblower says 'Santos lied to all of us' over severity of oil spill, marine deaths off WA coast

A former Santos employee accuses the oil and gas company of covering up the severity of an oil spill he alleges killed dolphins off WA's coast.

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The Guardian - AU

Santos whistleblower accuses company of covering up extent of Australian oil spill that killed dolphins

Anonymous whistleblower’s statement, tabled in parliament by David Pocock, described 25,000 litre spill of condensate near Lowendal Islands

AAP

Senators air concerns on signature emissions measure

The government is yet to secure Senate support from key Greens and independents for its signature emissions reduction policy known as the safeguard mechanism.

The Guardian - AU

Sahar won a scholarship to study law at uni – but then the Australian government stepped in

When the refugee reached 18 and left high school, her right to earn a degree was suddenly withdrawn

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Aston byelection will test Peter Dutton's ability to campaign on Victoria's tough terrain

The Melbourne outer suburban seat of Aston, set for a byelection after former Liberal minister Alan Tudge’s resignation, has already made its mark on history.

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The New Daily

Veteran reveals Lidia Thorpe’s first mistake before she quit

As Lidia Thorpe prepared for political life after the Greens and as a Senate cross-bencher, veterans have questioned whether she can cut it as an independent.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: earthquake casualties could exceed 20,000; BLM protest charges dropped; and a quoll faces extinction

Anthony Albanese has pledged an initial $10m in humanitarian assistance after the earthquakes

The Canberra Times

Senate to vote on Home Affairs Nauru admin blunder

Senate motion to extend Nauru for offshore processing

The Guardian - AU

David Pocock blasts Albanese government as it reauthorises Nauru offshore immigration detention

Labor also seeks to overturn court decision that forced it to release 100 people from onshore detention despite character concerns

The Conversation

Lidia Thorpe's defection from the Greens will make passing legislation harder for Labor

Senator Lidia Thorpe announced on Monday that she would be leaving the Greens. Thorpe had split with the Greens over the Indigenous Voice to parliament, which she opposes.

The Guardian - AU

Clive Palmer’s mining company pumped $116m into UAP at 2022 election, helping it outspend major parties

Revelation likely to add to transparency stakeholders calls’ for caps on political donations

ABC News

Clive Palmer's mining company tops political donations list with $116 million last financial year

Mineralogy was the single biggest political donor last financial year, pouring $116 million into Queensland businessman Clive Palmer's United Australia Party. Both Labor and the Liberals each received more than $100 million in donations.

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