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WA premier seeks advice about a possible early federal poll clashing with state election

Western Australian Labor premier Roger Cook has asked for advice about the implications of a possible March federal election clashing with the state poll.

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Coalition retains narrow Newspoll lead as Dutton gains; where Democrats may have erred in US election

A national Newspoll, conducted November 4–8 from a sample of 1,261, gave the Coalition a 51–49 lead, unchanged since the previous Newspoll in early October. Primary votes were 40% Coalition (up two), 33% Labor (up two), 11% Greens (down one), 5% One Nation (down two) and 11% for all Others…

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Morning Mail: Chalmers warns of Trump effect on economy, Ukraine drones target Moscow, EV sales falter

Treasurer cautions that Republican leader’s second term will affect the Australian economy

The Guardian - AU

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Is safe Labor seat to blame for cruise terminal pain?

Letters to the editor: the Queens Wharf building could be the city's terminal.

Newcastle Herald

Students hopeful as Greens try to outbid Labor on debt

The Greens have called for all student debt to be wiped, saying the party's $74 billion plan will be a negotiating chip for a possible minority government.

AAP

Anti-slavery tsar welcomed but civil groups want teeth

Former Labor senator Chris Evans has been appointed as the inaugural anti-slavery commissioner but civil groups want him properly funded and given real power.

AAP

Former Labor senator to be Australia’s first anti-slavery commissioner

With an estimated 41,000 people living in modern slavery in Australia, Chris Evans’ role to address exploitative practices such as forced marriage and deceptive recruiting

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View from The Hill: Don Farrell pushes to pass Labor’s electoral reforms before Christmas

In a government that puts ministers on show until people are sick of seeing their faces, Don Farrell is a man with hardly a public profile.

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Warning as workers thrown off revamped compo scheme

The Victorian government has been accused of kicking workers off the state's revamped compensation scheme to raid it for profits.

AAP

Labor outcry over Libs 'outrageous' spending on polls

In the midst of a by-election the SA government has accused the opposition of squandering taxpayers' money but the Liberals say it was all approved by Treasury.

AAP

Fatima Payman calls for Israel sanctions and divestment at Melbourne rally – as it happened

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Putting on a show in Assembly doesn't fix people's problems, says departing MLA

Joy Burch wants pollies to have greater respect for parliament.

The Canberra Times

Where the new Libs leader could find common ground with the Greens

One area of interest has been flagged for collaboration.

The Canberra Times

Tertiary debts could be slashed by 20 per cent if Labor is re-elected

More than 70,000 Hunter students could benefit from the promise.

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Albanese hopes fears about Dutton will turn voters to Labor – but after Trump’s win, he shouldn’t count on it

The opposition leader has the challenger’s advantage of being able to reflect voters’ pain back to them and promise the world

AAP

Lions, Queensland cricket plea for new Brisbane stadium

Queensland Cricket and AFL club Brisbane hope to speak with the premier after sending a letter asking to back a new stadium ahead of the 2032 Olympics.

The Conversation

Further US election analysis: Hispanics and young men swung big to Trump

Republican Donald Trump won the United States presidential election by 312 electoral votes to 226 for Democrat Kamala Harris. Trump carried the seven key states of Georgia (16 electoral votes), North Carolina (16), Arizona (11), Nevada (six), Wisconsin (ten), Michigan (15) and Pennsylvania (19).

The Canberra Times

What the ACT's new cabinet means for public service overhaul

Barr's new shaved-down ministry signals big changes ahead.

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Grattan on Friday: Donald Trump’s win will make 2025 even more challenging for Anthony Albanese

Early Wednesday evening, Queensland Nationals senator Matt Canavan raced down the Parliament House stairs to collect a bag of McDonald’s from an Uber. To celebrate Trump’s victory, he called out as he ran.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Australian politicians respond to Trump win; under-16s to be banned from social media; and Raygun retires

Anthony Albanese tells parliament he had ‘a very constructive discussion’ with the Republican president-elect

The Guardian - AU

Big four consultancy firms should have partner numbers slashed by up to 600, Australian inquiry says

Banning political donations or restructuring firms to reduce conflict of interest are not part of recommendations

The Guardian - AU

‘We don’t want them in Australia at all’: Labor wants more powers to re-detain and remove non-citizens to third countries

Tony Burke introduces bill to facilitate removal of unlawful non-citizens and regulations to reimpose ankle bracelets and curfews on those released after high court’s NZYQ decision

AAP

Trump victory forces federal election rethink

Labor and the coalition are reassessing their election strategies following Donald Trump's election win, after cost-of-living issues drove success at the polls.

The Guardian - AU

Calls mount for Macarthur to field A-League Women’s team after Auckland commit for 2025

The club is facing growing pressure to field a team in the A-League Women’s competition, almost six years after they were granted their men’s licence

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Lebanon Files Complaint Against Israel Over Deadly Explosions

Lebanon files complaint against Israel at ILO over deadly attacks involving exploding pagers, raising international concerns.

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