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Both sides of politics knew the indefinite detention regime was on shaky ground – and now taxpayers will pay

Peter Dutton can argue that where there’s a will to detain these people there must be a way. But the court said otherwise and there’ll likely be a hefty compensation bill

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Federal Labor barely ahead in latest polls; Victorian Labor takes a hit but holds Mulgrave at byelection

There have been three federal polls since my October 13 article on the federal Resolve poll that still had Labor far ahead. These polls show a tie in Morgan and two two-point Labor leads in YouGov and Essential. There has been a clear trend to the Coalition in polls conducted…

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Labor keeps Mulgrave in Vic by-election despite swing

Labor appears 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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‘Draconian’ conditions come into effect for 93 foreigners released after being illegally detained by Australia

Labor says ‘significant number’ of released detainees were convicted of serious criminal offences as experts express concern over rushed bill

The Guardian - AU

The week in parliament: political debate sinks to new lows as Scott Morrison begins hard relaunch

Labor MPs frustrated by lack of fight back, the Nationals get rowdy and Alex Hawke’s Photoshop fail

The Guardian - AU

Libs want radical redraw of Hunter election boundaries before 2025

All major parties say Muswellbrook should shift to New England.

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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

The Guardian - AU

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.

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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

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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.

The Guardian - AU

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

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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.

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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 Guardian - AU

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

The Guardian - AU

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

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