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Should terminally ill young people be able to choose voluntary assisted dying? The ACT is considering it

The ACT Labor-Greens government is currently considering legalising voluntary assisted dying, as has recently occurred in all six Australian states. But the results of community consultation on the topic suggest the ACT’s proposed legislation may differ in significant respects from the model adopted by other Australian states and territories.

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Swansea channel dredging set to begin in July with second leg in 2024

The first leg of work is expected to begin in July 2023.

Newcastle Herald

House, Senate majorities putting their stamps on earmarks - Roll Call

Despite a push to hold down overall spending, earmarks in four House bills have grown from less than $1.6 billion to more than $1.9 billion.

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Early voting opens in Queensland for Fadden by-election

Pre-polling has opened in the Fadden by-election with the Liberal National Party seeking to defend the Gold Coast seat vacated by former minister Stuart Robert.

AAP

Date set for scrapping NSW public sector wage cap

Teachers, nurses and paramedics are closer to pay rises, with the NSW government to axe the long-standing public sector wages cap in September.

AAP

Hunter Park strategy 'under review' as Labor government marks 100 days

The proposed Broadmeadow sports and entertainment precinct has been stuck in neutral for six years.

Newcastle Herald

‘It’s crippling families’: parents say childcare centres pushing up rates as Labor’s subsidy kicks in

Experts warn early learning centres may seek to capitalise on government’s scheme, which comes into effect from early July

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Chris Minns’ first 100 days: what the NSW premier has learned so far and what he plans to do next

The state has to get on with building more homes and needs to shift development away from the city fringe toward the CBD, the premier says

The Guardian - AU

International student working hours in Australia are now capped again. Will it end ‘horrifying’ cases of exploitation?

Changes introduced during the pandemic allowed students to work unrestricted, leading many to take on unsustainable hours

The Guardian - AU

Labor MP Dan Repacholi shoots straight on first year in politics

'Not all politicians are stuck-up wankers.'

Newcastle Herald

What timing! Labor chases Stuart Robert – and a byelection win – just as the Nacc opens its doors

The former minister’s denials don’t deter the attack – and they can’t put off the national anti-corruption commission

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s nature repair market must ban offsets and will need initial funding injection, scientists say

Members of threatened species scientific committee say allowing environmental offsets would undermine the scheme

The Guardian - AU

Federal surplus to rocket past earlier forecasts

The slender surplus forecast in the May budget is likely to be much more convincing as foreshadowed by new government data.

AAP

Barnaby Joyce and Keith Pitt oppose total ban of online gambling ads

National party MPs argue it is a ‘legitimate industry’ and that it should be ‘managed appropriately’ to avoid commercial stations suffering

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Grattan on Friday: ICAC shows it has the power to break public figures, but doesn't escape criticism itself

If then-Prime Minister Scott Morrison had had his way, Gladys Berejiklian would have run for the Sydney seat of Warringah, held by independent Zali Steggall, at last year’s election.

The Guardian - AU

Rules should be tightened to stop ‘unjustifiably partisan’ grants programs such as car park rorts, review finds

Audit committee calls for crackdown on politicised funding schemes following controversy over urban congestion and building better regions funds

The Guardian - AU

Gladys Berejiklian was not simply brought low by a bad boyfriend. She has been found to have acted corruptly

Berejiklian was a seasoned politician, who should have been familiar with her obligations as a public figure

Newcastle Herald

Pools decision remains with CEO after rescission motion rejected

Cr Callum Pull said it was 'a shame' the matter was not debated publicly.

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The Guardian - AU

Australia risks failing on renewable energy – but two steps could help fix that

Relying on Australia’s natural solar and wind advantage won’t be enough to drive the rapid change that’s needed

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s gambling ads ban should be fast-tracked, crossbenchers say

Greens and independents want timeframe shortened while TV and wagering industries call for proposal to be watered down

Newcastle Herald

'Gutless': Labor pools war escalates between MP and councillors

The long-running dispute has reached boiling point.

Newcastle Herald

'Silly vanity projects': Sonia Hornery slams council over spending priorities as Labor feud escalates

Ms Hornery has questioned whether the council still wants to upgrade Minmi Road.

AAP

Treasurer 'shocked, dismayed' by NSW fat cat blowout

An extra senior executive was added to the NSW government's public payroll every day last year, leaving Labor Treasurer Daniel Mookhey gobsmacked.

The Guardian - AU

Ads for online gambling should be banned in Australia within three years, inquiry recommends

Plan gives broadcasters time to find alternatives while preventing ‘another generation from experiencing escalating gambling harm’, Labor MP says

Newcastle Herald

Five-year terms may give politicians the time to lead the way

'It makes lots of sense'

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