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CFMEU wants more power to investigate companies in line for ACT tenders

Union says procurement code needs expansion.

The Canberra Times

Labor urged to give CFMEU the cold shoulder on projects

The CFMEU's alleged links to serious criminals and bikies has sparked calls to dump members of the construction union from major infrastructure advisory roles.

AAP

All eyes on Labor as alleged corruption envelops CFMEU. Here are the government’s options

The Nine newspapers and 60 Minutes exposé of alleged links between criminal elements and the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) demands a strong response by the Victorian, NSW and federal Labor governments.

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View from The Hill: If it’s serious about CFMEU, Labor should decline its money

Listening to the politicians and union leaders, one could be forgiven for thinking Nine’s Nick McKenzie and his journalist colleagues were the only ones aware of the nefarious activities in the CFMEU.

The Conversation

Afternoon Update: Biden condemns political violence; CFMEU in hot water over alleged criminal links; and King Charles to visit Australia in October

US president warns against ‘extremism and fury’ after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump

The Guardian - AU

Troubled interchange's design 'financially motivated'

Sydney's controversial "spaghetti junction" suffered from a focus on maximising financial return over the public interest, an inquiry has found.

AAP

Union’s response to allegations ‘falls short’, minister says – as it happened

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Jacinta Allan seeks suspension of CFMEU construction division from Victorian Labor party

Move comes after union’s national executive put Victorian branch into administration over allegations of criminal links

The Guardian - AU

ACT Labor members push on Palestine causes in conference motions

At least 10 motions on Israel-Palestine issues put forward by members.

The Canberra Times

Advice sought on 'abhorrent' alleged union crime links

The powerful CFMEU could face serious repercussions from the minister with "all options on the table" after reports of alleged links to bikies and criminals.

AAP

Anthony Albanese denounces John Setka after union heavyweight resigns as CFMEU boss

Controversial figure will step down from role as Victorian branch secretary after 12 years

The Guardian - AU

MP with incurable brain disease to quit politics

A newly elected Queensland MP diagnosed with an incurable brain disease the day he was sworn into parliament is quitting politics to focus on his young family.

AAP

Drug reform, treatment on agenda at long-awaited summit

The NSW government has set dates for its promised drug summit, but it is being urged to start taking harm-minimisation actions before the event starts.

AAP

Countdown for APS guidance on right to disconnect as draft law released

Guidelines are being worked on for how the right would apply to the APS.

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ALP backs female candidate's third run against Dutton

Ali France will get a third chance to run as the Labor candidate in the Queensland seat of Dickson, held by Liberal Leader Peter Dutton.

Newcastle Herald

PM's appointment of envoy questioned

Letters and Short Takes: Friday, July 12, 2024

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Don Farrell has an electoral reform blueprint, but it could be a rough road to implementation

Don Farrell usually finds his way into the news cycle in relation to some or other trade issue. But Farrell, who’s special minister of state as well as trade minister, plans a throw of the dice soon that, if he can pull it off, would give him a place in…

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese appeals to western Sydney amid Muslim voting campaigns on Gaza war

The seats of Blaxland and Watson have higher percentages of Muslim voters than Labor’s 2022 winning margin

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ALP condemns Gaza school bombing amid community outrage

Federal cabinet minister Jason Clare has condemned the bombing of schools in Gaza, as Australian Muslims continue to warn they feel disenfranchised by Labor.

AAP

Labor announces new candidates to take on Qld seats

A candidate defeated in the last federal election returns for Labor in the same Queensland seat, with the backing of his "very good friend" the prime minister.

The Guardian - US

For US democracy to survive, it needs progressives like Sanders and AOC

The Democratic establishment says this election is about preserving democracy – yet are more worried about looking disunited than winning

The Conversation

Fatima Payman advises Muslims: ‘Don’t establish a political party’

Senator Fatima Payman, who resigned from Labor last week to sit as a crossbench independent, says she would advise Muslims not to form their own political party.

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Fatima Payman on the challenges and opportunities of being a crossbencher

Western Australian Senator Fatima Payman quit Labor after defying the party’s “solidarity” rule. Her action, spurred by the Gaza issue, has intensified Labor fears about the possible impact of the Muslim vote in some of its safe seats at the election.

Newcastle Herald

Residents' antennas up over new phone tower at Belmont North

The closest house is 25m from the tower.

AAP

Labor committed to Indigenous truth-telling: minister

Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has reaffirmed the government's commitment to a truth-telling commission.

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