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'Not good enough': council hits out at controversial Minmi estate

Lord mayor Nuatali Nelmes said it 'should never have been approved'.

Newcastle Herald

Rushed bill forcing hundreds of non-citizens to facilitate own deportation passes lower house

Human Rights Law Centre says bill ‘deliberately separates families’ and risks non-compliance with obligations under refugee convention

The Guardian - AU

'No certainty' for refugees caught in visa limbo

A 'criminal' system formed by a previous government to address the asylum seeker population leaves thousands of refugees stuck in limbo a decade later.

AAP

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Afternoon Update: Labor unveils fuel efficiency standard; Crown keeps Melbourne casino licence; and Diddy’s properties raided

Changes to the bill ease the rules for a raft of Australia’s most popular SUVs

The Guardian - AU

Yasmin Catley 'concentrating on job' amid calls for sacking as police minister

Yasmin Catley says she has the support of police officers.

Newcastle Herald

Obeid's son looking to avoid more jail over ICAC lies

Moses Obeid could leave jail soon over a coal-licence conspiracy as his barrister makes a bid to spare him further time over 12-year-old comments.

Newcastle Herald

Queensland LNP vows to ditch ‘detention as last resort’ approach to youth crime

Opposition leader David Crisafulli says LNP would rewrite Youth Justice Act ‘to put victims first’ if it wins October election

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PM flags Greens path to school discrimination safeguard

The government might work with the Greens on discrimination protections if the opposition fails to get on board, the prime minister has told parliament.

AAP

'Time to move on': Labor leader walks, calls for change

Rebecca White is calling for leadership renewal in the Labor Party as she stands down following her third failed attempt to win government in Tasmania.

AAP

Ex-Victorian Liberals boss fined $40k over unlawful ads

Former Victorian Liberal Party director Sam McQuestin has been handed $40,000 in fines over a series of unlawful election ads.

AAP

Labor's gas bill a 'betrayal' say traditional owners

A group of First Nations people is calling on the federal government to listen to Indigenous voices on offshore gas development and enhance consultation.

AAP

Hundreds of unlawful non-citizens face jail if they refuse to cooperate in deportation from Australia

Labor brings forward urgent bill, which would also create power to impose a bar on new visa applications from non-citizens in designated countries

The Guardian - AU

Immigrants to face jail if they refuse deportation

Laws aimed at pre-empting a new High Court challenge have cleared the first hurdle, as Labor rushes through measures making it easier to deport asylum seekers.

AAP

Huge investment needed to address social housing crisis

NSW needs to invest $2 billion a year, the report says.

Newcastle Herald

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The Guardian - AU

Coalition to vote against fuel efficiency standard despite not seeing bill – as it happened

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Newcastle Herald

Port deal: lifting the lid on commitments and compensation

Newcastle port deal: Liability could cost NSW between $600 million and $4.3 billion

AAP

Tas Liberals in minority talks as Labor leader resigns

Tasmania's Labor leader has resigned after the party's election loss while the Liberals hold talks with crossbenchers to cobble together a minority government.

The Guardian - AU

Guardian Essential poll: only 29% of voters support more public funding of election candidates

Exclusive: poll rings alarm bells as Albanese government eyes major electoral reforms amid weakening popularity with voters

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Council turns key on plan to unlock infill housing and slow urban sprawl

'We need more diversity in housing'.

AAP

Equal access key to nation's success, new senator says

Senator Varun Ghosh who's a descendant of Indian migrants, has called for all Australians to be given equal access to education and economic opportunities.

The Guardian - AU

Labor and Coalition cut short debate on offshore gas bill labelled ‘window dressing’

First Nations activists call legislation ‘a betrayal’ while Greens leader tells parliament Labor are ‘climate con artists’

The Guardian - AU

Transport, housing and cost of living: how has Labor fared in its first year in power in NSW?

While the Minns government has made strides on wages, many of its promises – on renting, buses and the environment – remain unfulfilled

AAP

Labor on track to kick 116-year by-election hoodoo

The winner of the Dunstan by-election in Adelaide's eastern suburbs is likely to be confirmed as Labor's Cressida O'Hanlon when counting resumes.

Newcastle Herald

Why it's a worry NSW Premier missed Newcastle in his first year

These are crucial years for the Hunter.

AAP

Wounded SA Liberal leader clings on, eyes more control

SA Liberal leader David Speirs says he has the support of his party colleagues but has pledged internal changes after a disappointing by-election result.

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