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Labor has introduced its controversial climate bill to parliament. Here's how to give it real teeth

Earlier today, the federal government introduced its hotly awaited climate change bill to parliament. Despite the attention and controversy it’s attracted, the proposed legislation – as it stands – would be almost entirely symbolic.

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NZ Greens may split from Ardern's Labour

The NZ Greens could axe a co-operation deal with Jacinda Ardern's government as the result of an impending ballot for a co-leadership role in the party.

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Climate bill to write 43 per cent emissions target into law introduced to parliament

The government introduces a bill to legislate Australia must reduce its emissions by 43 per cent by 2030, but threatens to walk away if it can't find enough support.

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A new Parliament is already pointing to the roadblocks to Albanese’s agenda

There will be 18 bills introduced to the 47th Parliament this week, Anthony Albanese said, with the central battle being the Climate Change Bill.

The New Daily

Anthony Albanese rules out banning fossil fuel projects, citing risk to Australian economy

PM says if Australia didn’t export coal there would be ‘replacement coal from other countries that’s likely to produce higher emissions’

The Guardian - AU

Australian leader wants legislated carbon reduction target

Australia’s Parliament has sat for the first time since May elections with the new prime minister determined to have a greenhouse gas reduction target enshrined in law

The Independent UK

Record 85.7% of Greens preferenced Labor at federal election; electoral reform proposals

Under compulsory preferential voting, all formal votes must eventually preference one of the major parties over the other. The electoral commission has released preference flow information for all minor parties, This means we can tell, for example, how many Greens voters preferred Labor and how many the Coalition.

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Climate change in focus as Australia's parliament opens

Australia's parliament sat on Tuesday in Canberra for the first time since Labor won office in an election that also saw the Greens party win record seats, reflecting Australians' concern about climate change amid worsening bushfires and floods.

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While the ALP searches for its heart and the Greens its brain, perhaps what they both really need is courage

For Australia’s new centre-left government to work, both progressive parties have to put aside the machinations and recognise the best intentions of the other

The Guardian - AU

Liberal MP Bridget Archer willing to cross floor in support of 43 per cent climate target

Bridget Archer, who rebelled against the former government on key pieces of legislation, says she is prepared to do so again in support of enshrining a 43 per cent emissions reduction target into law.

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Federal parliament is back with a new government, new agenda, and a whole lot of new faces. What can we expect?

Parliament House is buzzing as first-time politicians get to grips with its labyrinthine corridors and complex procedures. Here's what to expect as the 47th Parliament of Australia sits for the first time.

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Albanese government bolsters climate bill in attempt to win support of teal independents

Change to ensure future emissions reduction targets could only be increased follows talks with crossbench and Greens

The Guardian - AU

WA senator elected upper house president

Labor's Sue Lines has taken her seat as Senate President as the upper house returns following an election which delivered a record number of Greens.

AAP

Soul-searching for Shaw and would-be mutineers

Green Party delegates reveal the motivations behind the effort to unseat James Shaw and the longstanding divisions that may not be healed with a new election.

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Climate bill makes clear 43% target is 'minimum commitment'

The public would be kept up to date on progress towards meeting Australia’s 43% emissions reduction target with an annual ministerial statement and oversight by the Climate Change Authority, under the government’s climate legislation to be introduced on Wednesday.

The New Daily

Has Anthony Albanese finally snookered the Greens on climate?

If Labor’s climate bill does get up it could be because the PM has found a way to snooker the Greens – even with a touch of much-hyped "new politics".

Reuters

Labor government to legislate emissions target when new parliament sits

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government will introduce 18 pieces of legislation when the new parliament sits this week for the first time since Labor won office, amid worsening economic conditions and with climate change in focus.

AAP

Greens look to future-proof climate target

Greens leader Adam Bandt has called for measures to ensure Australia's climate target cannot be watered down by future governments.

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The Guardian - AU

David Pocock calls for ‘climate trigger’ in environment laws ahead of new parliament opening

Labor will rely on the Greens and independents to pass its 43% emissions reduction target but independents say there’s a mandate for a bigger goal

AAP

NZ Greens leader Shaw to fight for his job

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has backed Climate Change Minister James Shaw after he was stripped of his Greens party leadership by members.

Manchester Evening News

C4 Sunday Brunch star Simon Rimmer on what to expect from his new place in Sale - and how it all started with a curry

“The rise in veggie and plant-based diets is massive at the moment and we’ve been doing that for 32 years now - we know what we’re doing"

Newcastle Herald

Merewether down Wanderers but Greens coach expects their arch rivals to bounce back

"That is a tough footy side and they will be there at the pointy end."

The Guardian - AU

A flurry of bills, with climate first cab off the rank: what’s on the agenda for the Albanese government?

While the new PM has vowed not to ‘waste a day in government’, budget restraint will be a key theme – and he doesn’t intend to ruffle too many feathers

The Guardian - AU

The best way to Dutton-proof climate legislation is to get it into parliament and get it passed

Labor, the Greens and the teals should be focusing on widening the footprint of support for climate action, rather than preserving product differentiation

The Guardian - AU

Minor parties flag integrity as a Victorian election campaign issue after scathing report

Acting Greens leader Tim Read says integrity agencies’ recommendations ‘meshes well’ with party’s policy

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