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Skills bill to be blocked if no wage focus

The Greens say they will block any legislation stemming from the government's jobs and skills summit if it doesn't include measures to increase wages.

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Greens want pay rises for women and minimum wage earners in exchange for supporting jobs summit outcomes

The Greens declare they will push for additional pay rises for workers on the minimum wage and those in women-dominated industries in exchange for supporting any legislative proposals stemming from the government's jobs summit.

ABC News

Inspirational skipper back at the wheel for green machine

"He is an attacking threat and a great leader. He is really intense and drives the boys hard. "

Newcastle Herald

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Questions raised about NSW Minister for Women's Safety's understanding of need for Illawarra trauma recovery centre

Illawarra domestic violence campaigners say they've been left shocked and confounded by the NSW government's reason for not providing funding to a proposed centre for victim-survivors of domestic violence.

ABC News

Gas decision undoes climate bill: Bandt

Greens leader Adam Bandt has taken aim at the government's decision to approve thousands of kilometres of offshore waters for oil and gas exploration.

AAP

Net Zero By 2050 My Ass: The Albanese Govt Approved 47,000 Sq Km Of Ocean For Gas Drilling

"There’s no plausible excuse for Labor to put our marine ecosystems in jeopardy."

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The Greens Have Called On The Govt To Freeze Rents Nationwide Bc Shit Is Getting Out Of Control

The Greens want the Federal Government to introduce a freeze on rent prices nationwide for two years to deal with our crippling rental affordability crisis. Apparently all the landlords in parliament are completely (deliberately?) oblivious.Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather called on the government to introduce the rent freeze on Thursday morning…

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Morning mail: Swift parrot recovery plan ‘useless’, unions push for wider pay claims, Greens want rent freeze

Thursday: A plan to save the swift parrot from extinction was watered down to protect the logging industry, new documents reveal. Plus: have we hit peak Daniel Johns?

The Guardian - AU

Should the government freeze rents for two years? The Greens think it is a no-brainer, but economists are less certain

The federal Greens are calling for a nationwide two-year freeze on rent increases as part of a plan to ease pressure on tenants. But economists are warning the freeze may not be the right solution to Australia's housing crisis.

ABC News

Government dismisses rental price freeze

A rental freeze proposed by the Greens is not on Labor's radar, with boosting supply central to the government's response to affordable housing shortfalls.

AAP

Albanese government urged to freeze rent rises for two years to avoid ‘national tragedy’

Greens plea comes as research finds skyrocketing regional rents are contributing to unfilled job vacancies

The Guardian - AU

Australian government launches offshore petroleum exploration permits for 47,000 sq km of ocean

Resources minister says exploration ‘central to alleviating future domestic gas shortfalls’ but Greens slam ‘mockery’ of climate target

The Guardian - AU

Downing Street responsible for energy bills and inflation, say Greens

Decisions made in Downing Street are responsible for rising prices, energy bills and the highest rate of inflation in the G7, the Scottish Greens…

The National (Scotland)

SA Greens to back free hospital parking

The Greens will bid to amend South Australian government legislation to ensure hospital workers can continue to receive free parking.

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The Guardian - AU

NSW nurse and rail unions announce more industrial action – as it happened

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Morning mail: Morrison privileges push rejected, Kyrgios faces new legal action, Murdoch sues Crikey

Wednesday: Scott Morrison has been spared being referred to the privileges committee over his secret ministries – for now. Plus: a young dancer who wants ballet to be ‘more noisy’.

ABC News

Legal advice found Scott Morrison 'fundamentally undermined' principles of responsible government. What happens now?

A week-and-a-half after finding out about Scott Morrison's many extra ministries, questions are slowly being answered. Here's where this saga is likely heading next.

The Guardian - AU

Speaker rejects Greens push to refer Scott Morrison to privileges committee

Milton Dick found there was not enough evidence to suggest former PM deliberately misled parliament

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The Guardian - AU

Biggest seismic testing for oil and gas at odds with Australia’s net zero push, activists say

Environmentalists condemn ‘outrageous’ testing plans in Otway Basin off coast of Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia

Newcastle Herald

Council approves Darby Street expanded outdoor dining trial, traffic changes

City of Newcastle will trial speed bumps and expanded outdoor dining in Darby Street after councillors approved a traffic plan for the cafe strip on Tuesday night.

ABC News

Brisbane LNP councillors dismiss 'unhinged, anti-car' Greens proposal for 30kph streets

Greens councillor Jonathan Sriranganathan's second attempt at installing 30kph speed limits on Brisbane streets is voted down in council chambers.

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison’s secret ministries ‘fundamentally undermined’ responsible government, advice shows

Solicitor general says former PM’s appointment to five additional portfolios was legally valid, as Anthony Albanese pledges to fix loopholes

The Conversation

First Resolve poll since election has huge Labor lead, and Labor also has massive lead in Victoria

A federal Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted August 17-21 from a sample of 2,011, gave Labor 42% of the primary vote (32.6% at the May federal election), the Coalition 28% (35.7%), the Greens 12% (12.2%), One Nation 5% (5.0%), UAP 2% (4.1%), independents 8% (5.3%) and others 3% (5.2%).

ABC News

More Melbourne trains and trams to run every 10 minutes under Victorian Greens proposal

The Victorian Greens vow to use their crossbench influence in a future state parliament to push for more frequent train and tram services across the majority of Melbourne lines, in a bid to move closer to a "turn up and go" public transport system.

The Guardian - AU

Anti-aircraft noise campaigners to target shareholders in bid for Brisbane airport curfew

Independent review recommends moving flight paths to alleviate noise concerns but disgruntled residents want solutions sooner

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