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Scrapping Vic electorate a 'backwards step', MP says

The Australian Electoral Commission has confirmed it will abolish the Melbourne-based seat of Higgins at the next election, leading to backlash from its MP.

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Former federal Labor leader Bill Shorten to quit politics and become vice-chancellor of University of Canberra

Ex-union leader, who led ALP to two election defeats in 2016 and 2019, has announced upcoming retirement

The Guardian - AU

'I did it my way': Bill Shorten to retire from politics

Former Labor leader Bill Shorten has announced his retirement from politics after almost 17 years in the halls of Parliament.

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Red meat, nuclear power off the climate response menu

Australia must cut emissions more quickly and fairly, environmental and social advocates say, while investors welcome clarity from an official climate review.

AAP

Abolish ACT's Indigenous 'voice', First Nation Party leader says

Paul Girrawah House says the elected body is an 'irrelevance'.

The Canberra Times

Compulsory income management implies First Nations people ‘cannot manage finances’, inquiry says

Minister for social services commits to committee recommendation for SmartCard, which quarantines 50% of income, to become voluntary

The Guardian - AU

Treasurer Jim Chalmers Accused Of Trespassing Live On-Air During Chaotic Sunrise Interview

Treasurer Jim Chalmers had an awkward on-air moment during a Sunrise interview, when an upset punter accused him of trespassing.

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New chief plans to address NT crime at National Cabinet

Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro plans to raise a range of issues at her first National Cabinet meeting.

AAP

NSW Liberals deny party in ‘stuff-up spiral’ after Rob Stokes declines role cleaning up state branch

Leader Mark Speakman insists Liberal ‘fundamentals are sound’ after attempt to clean up state branch causes yet more confusion

The Guardian - AU

Singleton shake-up: almost half of incumbent councillors not standing

Twelve candidates are vying for 10 positions.

Newcastle Herald

Let’s be honest: Australia’s claim to have cut climate pollution isn’t as good as it seems

Take renewable energy out of the equation and there isn’t much else expected to reduce fossil fuel use this side of 2030

The Guardian - AU

Health minister defends 'urgent' $422m hospital funding

Documents show Victorian hospitals came close to being unable to pay staff, prompting the health minister to seek support for an urgent $422 million payment.

AAP

The Greens want a super-profits tax. Labor and business used to like the idea too

When the Greens proposed an extra super-profits tax on the excessive part of really excessive profits last week, business and the government acted as if the sky was about to fall in.

The Conversation

'A tale of power, control and consequences': Why Greens and Libs have formed unlikely alliance

Parties vote together to support a call for an independent inquiry into the ACT club industry.

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'Divisive grab': political chaos as council election race heats up

Candidates trade barbs over preferences.

The Guardian - AU

NSW minister admits child protection system will continue using motels hours after suggesting ban

Kate Washington tells hearing ‘accredited providers’ will continue with hotel and motel placements for children removed from families

The Conversation

View from The Hill: ASIO chief seeks to dig out of the hole he’d made for himself

Mike Burgess is highly respected by both Labor and Liberal politicians. When they talk about him, they nearly always throw in praise, sometimes fulsome.

AAP

Landmark move by NT Labor after crushing defeat

NT Labor has appointed the first Aboriginal woman to lead a major political party in the nation's history as it regroups after a devastating election loss.

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We'll see a feeding frenzy long before Newcastle trains get any faster

'What bunnies we are to swallow this.'

The Guardian - AU

Former CFMEU official launches high court challenge over Albanese government law

Jade Ingham accuses state and federal Labor governments of ‘active treachery and class warfare’

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: more Palestinians seek Australian visas, Biden chides Netanyahu, try our CEO pay quiz

New statistics could spell more trouble for Albanese government

The Conversation

Locking up young people might make you feel safer but it doesn’t work, now or in the long term

This article contains information on deaths in custody and the violence experienced by First Nations people in encounters with the Australian carceral system. It also contains references to and the names of people who are now deceased.

The Guardian - AU

Rise in Palestinian applications for onshore protection visas as pressure grows on Albanese government

More than 300 Palestinians applied for onshore protection visas over June and July, home affairs department figures show

The Guardian - AU

Environment watchdog powers may be weakened to pass parliament, Albanese says

Labor urged not to water down ‘already weak proposal’ but PM confirms he is mulling whether to make new EPA ‘compliance only’ amid battle to pass bill

The Guardian - AU

John Howard ‘left of Albanese’ on gambling reform, Costello declares as Labor ditches watchdog

Chief advocate of the Alliance for Gambling Reform says government failed to deliver the late Peta Murphy’s three most important recommendations

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