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Labor retains Mulgrave in Victorian by-election

Labor is on track to retain the Victorian seat of Mulgrave, previously held by former premier Daniel Andrews, but with a large swing against it.

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Dutton’s strongman persona matches our grim times – but has he fired up his opponents as well?

In times of social division, politicians can either lead or stoke the flames. The opposition leader has made his choice

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s emergency laws after immigration detention ruling may amount to ‘extrajudicial’ punishment

Legal experts say constitutional challenges to new laws are likely as Labor braces for possible compensation claims following high court decision

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View from The Hill: as war rages in the Middle East, Australian parliamentarians try to promote understanding

In federal parliament, there are “friendship” groups for almost everything, from AUKUS to arthritis, and for many countries.

The Conversation

Dutton push for ‘migration zones’ for people released from immigration detention rejected as ‘stuff of tyranny’

The opposition leader ‘cannot create an island of freedom from the constitution of Australia’, Human Rights Law Centre saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast

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Tibet’s government-in-exile urges Australia not to ‘compromise’ on China’s human rights record

Norzin Dolma says government should sanction Chinese officials for ‘threatening the very existence … of Tibetan identity’

The Guardian - AU

'Too little too late': fight looms over NSW climate law

The cost of climate change and inaction is exorbitant, says one of 12 MPs prepared to block an "unambitious" set of NSW emissions targets.

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Morning Mail: Australia win thriller to reach World Cup final, Labor dissent over visa law, Optus outage outrage

Pat Cummins and Mitch Starc keep their heads to secure tight win over South Africa; party veteran joins chorus of attacks on controversial bill

The Guardian - AU

School climate strike protests draw huge crowds; charges laid over Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy – as it happened

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Students skip school to rally over climate 'shame'

Students across the nation have taken a day out of class to protest government inaction on climate change and the continued support of fossil fuels.

AAP

Labor veteran joins criticism over proposed mandatory sentencing changes after high court decision

Former senator Kim Carr says Albanese government’s planned bridging visa changes will undermine judicial independence and lead to unjust outcomes

The Guardian - AU

Grattan on Friday: A government in a big hurry gives opposition some wins on ex-detainees

It’s not very often we see a bill marched through parliament at such a pace as this week.

The Conversation

The government just killed 50 infrastructure projects – what matters is whether it will fund them on merit from now on

The federal government has just announced a list of projects to be abandoned as a result of an independent strategic review of its infrastructure investment program.

The Conversation

Labor accused of caving to Dutton as ‘draconian’ bill restricting released detainees is passed

The Albanese government has agreed to a raft of Coalition amendments, including criminal penalties for breaching restrictions

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Labor backbenchers stand with Greens to call for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza

Maria Vamvakinou and Fatima Payman joined by Coalition’s Mark Coulton to receive petitions signed by thousands of Australians

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Qld government labels infrastructure cuts 'outrageous'

The Queensland government has lashed out at federal Labor after commonwealth funding for nine of the Sunshine State's infrastructure projects was axed.

The Guardian - AU

Immigration detention: how is Labor responding to the high court ruling?

Albanese government introduces emergency legislation to impose conditions on people released after landmark NZYQ indefinite immigration detention case

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Federal government to slash 50 infrastructure projects due to cost blowouts

Minister Catherine King releases independent review while suggesting Coalition engaged in ‘economic vandalism’ by announcing projects it couldn’t deliver

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Australia continues to back humanitarian calls: Wong

A United Nations resolution that civilians must be protected in Gaza, and all hostages should be released has been backed by Penny Wong.

The Guardian - AU

Windfarm development could be even harder under NSW plan, renewables sector fears

Developers surprised by the extent of the state identified as ‘less suitable’ for wind energy in Labor’s draft guideline

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Labor reveals visa fix, politics at the Arias, India through to World Cup final

New legislation today will criminalise breach of visa conditions

Newcastle Herald

Landmark site at gateway to Newcastle deserves a show-stopping plan

I COMPLETELY agree with Bradley Perrett's vision for the remaining Honeysuckle development ("Honeysuckle idea simply sucks", Newcastle Herald, 10/11), the supposed centrepiece of the city's waterfront development. No one would deny the need for more social and affordable housing, but not on the remaining section of Honeysuckle. There is an…

Roll Call

House heads home after defeat of rule for Iran, spending bills - Roll Call

The House left for its Thanksgiving break after a GOP revolt led to the defeat of the rule for floor debate on two pieces of legislation.

The Guardian - AU

Ankle bracelets, curfews and criminal penalties in Labor response to release of immigration detainees

Government bill will close loophole by allowing previously detained people to be jailed if they break conditions

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton accused of ‘weaponising antisemitism’ during fiery debate in parliament

The opposition leader and Anthony Albanese locked horns over immigration detention, the Israel-Hamas war and Apec during a heated question time

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