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Labor claims big swing against Libs in by-election

South Australian Labor has pulled off a historic win in former Liberal leader David Speirs' seat of Black after a double-digit swing.

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'Flippant': Greens' housing scheme demands draw ire

The housing crisis is too serious for the Greens' "flippant ideas" about help-to-buy and build-to-rent scheme reforms, the Property Council of Australia says.

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Fresh scrutiny of Labor's inflation-busting credentials

As federal MPs return to Canberra, Labor will spruik its contributions to the inflation fight following a US election influenced by economic conditions.

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Strike drama marks tough start to next phase of bus improvements

The 'spontaneous' strike was a significant escalation to an ongoing saga.

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And now for something completely different in ACT politics ...

New dynamics in this Assembly mean it will be a very different term.

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By-election a day after ex-Liberal leader's court date

Voters in the Adelaide seat of Black will head to the polls after former state opposition leader David Speirs quit parliament following drug charges.

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Labor and Liberals could each get $19m more from the public under electoral law reform. What else would it do?

The government’s plan also affects campaign spending, donation disclosures and truth in advertising – and has upset Clive Palmer and teal independents

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Afternoon Update: concern over RFK Jr as Trump’s health pick; Myer cancels Christmas window launch; and Australians to log their farts

Speculation that RFK Jr, a known vaccine denier, may be given influence over children’s health in the US

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Thomas Berry (Cato Institute) on Trump's Recess Appointment Plan

Berry explains why the plan is flawed on legal and other grounds.

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Greens blame Labor's inaction on driver safety for snap bus strike

Chris Steel defends record on responding to drivers' concerns.

The Canberra Times

Labor and Coalition accused of cooking up ‘secret deal’ on electoral rules as Clive Palmer signals court challenge

Independent senator David Pocock ‘deeply concerned’ legislation designed to cap donations and electoral spending would lock out community independents

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Labor pushes for donations cap, Australia backs Palestine in UN vote, why e-bikes keep exploding

The Albanese government hopes bill could become law in next fortnight

The Guardian - AU

Clive Palmer-scale political donations to be blocked under new electoral spending caps

Candidates to receive $5 per vote from public funding, while parties and independents will receive $30,000 per MP and $15,000 per senator each

The Guardian - AU

Grattan on Friday: Labor will ask voters ‘who will make you better or worse off in next three years?’

The government is standing by Kevin Rudd, albeit with gritted teeth, in the face of calls for him to be replaced as Australia’s ambassador to Washington. But the row is an unhelpful and potentially damaging distraction for a prime minister beset by problems and under the shadow of an approaching…

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'Should be nervous': Liberal leader revels in poll win

Despite being dogged by a defamation trial, Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto has inched ahead of Premier Jacinta Allan as preferred state leader.

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Canada Labor Minister Intervenes To End Port Lockouts

Canada's labor minister intervenes to end lockouts at major ports, aiming to restore operations and prevent economic damage.

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Dutton supports abortion access, hits out at 'games'

Peter Dutton backs a woman's right to access abortion services, and has hit out at attempts to "play games" with a state-based issue.

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Canada moves to end port lockouts and orders binding arbitration

Canada’s labor minister says he is intervening to end lockouts at the country’s two biggest ports

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‘Very clearly gendered’: furious NSW nurses and midwives reject pay rise deal amid 24-hour strike

Union at loggerheads with Minns government over 10.5% pay rise offer after NSW police win deal for wage increase of up to 40%

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New Queensland govt given short shrift on Games blowout

The Queensland government has been urged to scrap a 100-day Olympic infrastructure review and "get on with it" amid complaints over 2032 project cost blowouts.

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View from The Hill: Albanese plays ‘captain’s pick’ to maximise Labor’s election prospects in Tasmania

Anthony Albanese prides himself on his eye for a good candidate.

AAP

Political donations ban in SA 'will increase handouts'

The SA government has secured support for its ban on political donations, but a democracy expert says it will lead to huge handouts for political parties.

AAP

Trump scepticism 'more widespread than admitted'

Former Labor foreign minister Bob Carr is casting doubt on the genuineness of public comments from ministers downplaying the impacts of a Trump presidency.

AAP

Former Tasmanian Labor leader eyes off federal tilt

Rebecca White, who led Tasmanian Labor to three state elections, will stand for the party in the electorate of Lyons at the next federal poll.

The Guardian - AU

Australia to pursue AI and social media regulation despite any Trump administration opposition, MP says

When asked about Elon Musk’s objection to regulation, Ed Husic says government will ‘do what we have to do’

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