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'Biased towards the defence': Bill for sentencing submissions

The bill was introduced by Marisa Paterson.

The Canberra Times

Fate of religious discrimination protections uncertain

Religious groups are calling for more protections against discrimination because of their faith but Labor only wants to move ahead if the opposition is onboard.

AAP

Video censored after complaint over premier's photo

A satirical video taking aim at Tasmania's Liberal and Labor parties has been censored after its makers received a take-down notice following a complaint.

AAP

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Sirens wail at parliament as firies fight for new deal

Politicians could not escape the wailing sound of sirens, but firefighters want them to hear their voices amid negotiations for a 20 per cent pay rise.

AAP

Victoria inches closer to scrapping business stamp duty

The Victorian government is moving to scrap stamp duty on commercial properties and replace it with an annual property tax.

AAP

The 'soap opera' election Australia will be watching

As voters in the nation's last Liberal government go to the polls, Australian leaders will look on with bated breath.

AAP

Morning Mail: detention releases could top 170, Hong Kong passes security law, Hirst artworks controversy

The number of detainees refusing to cooperate with the immigration system is bigger than thought; Hong Kong’s parliament grants new powers to quash dissent

The Guardian - AU

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Dutton claims PM ‘misrepresented’ earlier comments about Rudd’s performance as US ambassador – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

'How angry this makes me': Paterson hits out at gambling investigation

Dr Paterson has called for urgent changes.

The Canberra Times

Leaders clash over stadium in final campaign debate

Tasmania's Liberal and Labor leaders have spruiked cost-of-living relief promises and butted heads over stadium plans days out from the state election.

AAP

Kristy has waited for ‘urgent’ surgery since 2022, a painful symbol of Tasmania’s dire health crisis

Endless waitlists, rising ambulance ramping and almost no bulk billing: health has dominated the state election campaign but has any party got the answers?

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s Don Farrell accuses teal independents of hypocrisy over political donations

The special minister of state claims some cross-benchers ‘agree with banning big money, just not theirs’

The Guardian - AU

Late senator's legacy marked by tears, bread and roses

A dark cloud hangs over federal parliament as grieving friends and colleagues mourn the death of a beloved Labor senator and trade unionist.

AAP

Forget nuclear: would Peter Dutton oppose a plan to cut bills and address the climate crisis?

We should focus on rooftop solar – Australians love it

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Push to 'clean up' and reform political donations

A fresh bid to "clean up politics" would cap mega donations under a crossbench plan for electoral reform before the next election.

The Canberra Times

Rattenbury promises tougher laws to curb problem gambling

Network of linked poker machines, prepaid cards mooted.

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Government Shutdown Looms As Funding Deal Stalls

Congress and White House negotiate to prevent government shutdown over DHS funding. Challenges and urgency in funding bill discussions.

The Guardian - AU

Independents move to ban mega donations in far-reaching political transparency overhaul

Crossbenchers including the Greens and the Jacqui Lambie Network back proposal that would ban $1.5m-plus donations and tighten the definition of gifts but does not include spending caps

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How badly do Tasmanians want to protect nature? The state election may provide answers

The major parties have been all but silent on the environment this campaign, while the Greens say more nature should be protected

The Guardian - AU

Paul Keating says The Australian should be ‘contemptuously ignored’ ahead of Wang Yi meeting

Former Labor prime minister hit back at criticism of his plans to meet with China’s visiting foreign minister

AAP

Premier defends deputy over police abuse questions

The conduct of Tasmania's deputy premier has been questioned after it was revealed his office received information about an alleged pedophile police officer.

AAP

NSW ups fight for GST amid move to 'wellbeing' budget

Premier Chris Minns has vowed to push to overhaul a "broken" GST distribution system as his government prepares for a budget focusing on more than the economy.

The Guardian - AU

Question time interrupted by Gaza protesters – as it happened

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AAP

'Gold standard': ex-MP's larrikin soldier son mourned

MPs and army leaders have joined mourners at a heartbreaking funeral for Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon, the son of former defence minister Joel Fitzgibbon.

AAP

Voters open-minded on investor tax break reform

One in five voters want negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount to stay the same, while three in five are open to reforming the tax settings.

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