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Dodson sends heartfelt message urging for voice

While on medical leave, Indigenous senator Pat Dodson has used a message read in parliament to advocate for the upcoming voice referendum.

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Grattan on Friday: Liberals come a cropper when they try to dig afresh into the Brittany Higgins story

Two women ended up in tears in the Senate this week, as the Higgins imbroglio exploded yet again and in the process claimed a scalp.

The Conversation

WA Greens, Labor tangle over political donation reforms

A Greens MP has renewed debate about political donations in Western Australia after the government allowed its own proposed reforms to lapse.

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Premier admits concern for health of Queensland Speaker

Labor powerbrokers were so concerned for the health and wellbeing of Queensland Speaker Curtis Pitt they were forced to intervene.

AAP

Gareth Evans: the case for recognising Palestine

Since a United Nations General Assembly Resolution vote in November 2012, Palestine has had the status of a state within the UN system. It is not a full member state but, like the Holy See, a non-member observer state. Australia – after a heady debate within the Gillard cabinet –…

The Conversation

How much can polling really tell us about support for the voice to parliament?

Polls show declining support for referendum but variations in methods make it difficult to pinpoint by how much

The Guardian - AU

With key Democratic senators undecided, Julie Su's bid for Labor secretary languishes

Former California labor chief Julie Su's bid to become President Biden's Labor secretary is languishing, showing how hard it can be for a progressive Californian to win Senate confirmation in a deeply divided Washington.

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NSW to allow taller, denser property developments while curtailing power of councils

Projects of at least $75m that have 15% of units set aside as affordable housing could be fast-tracked under changes

The Guardian - AU

Lidia Thorpe’s allegations halts Senate debate on Higgins affair

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe alleged an upper house colleague, David Van, sexually harassed and assaulted her on Wednesday afternoon.

The New Daily

Support for Vic coalition drops to new low, poll shows

A new Resolve Strategic poll shows the Victorian Liberal and National parties trailing behind the Labor government.

AAP

Peter Dutton defends pursuing Labor over whether it ‘conspired to seek political advantage’ over Brittany Higgins’ allegations

Labor senators urged Coalition to consider if probing Katy Gallagher’s relationship with Higgins’ partner, David Sharaz, was ‘ethical’

The Guardian - AU

Ex-Labor minister to head new net-zero agency

Former Labor climate change minister Greg Combet will chair the agency tasked with smoothing out any bumps in the transition to renewable energy sources.

The New Daily

'Slow motion car crash': MPs call for housing summit

A citizens' assembly could end a decades-long impasse on housing affordability policy, federal crossbenchers say.

AAP

Ex-Hunter minister to head new net-zero agency

The ex-union boss will chair the newly-established organisation.

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Coalition, Labor back police inquiry into Higgins leak

As the debate over the Brittany Higgins rape allegations turns "ugly", Liberal and Labor senators have backed a police inquiry into leaked material.

The Guardian - AU

Former PM has ‘no recollection’ of senator’s claim – as it happened

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Australia to transport last asylum seekers off Nauru within weeks, refugees say

Exclusive: Three asylum seekers and refugee advocates say government has flagged a 30 June goal

The Guardian - AU

Yes campaign ‘keeping the faith’ despite declining polling for voice

Key members of the campaign for an Indigenous voice to parliament say they won’t be caught up analysing numbers as some polls show no vote growing

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Katy Gallagher says she didn't alert Albanese or Wong to the pending Brittany Higgins' interview

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has categorically denied misleading the Senate over her prior knowledge of the Brittany Higgins interview, but refused to be drawn on what discussion she might have had with Higgins or her partner David Sharaz at the time.

The Guardian - AU

Treasurer Cameron Dick all smiles as coal fight results in billions flowing into Queensland’s budget

Labor’s voter-pleasing cost-of-living handouts, new housing and health funding have now been linked to increasing royalties on mining profits

The Conversation

Resolve first national poll to have 'no' ahead in Voice referendum, but Essential has 'yes' far ahead

A federal Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted last week from a sample of 1,606, had “no” ahead by 51-49 in a forced choice question on the Indigenous Voice to parliament referendum to be held later this year.

The Guardian - AU

Katy Gallagher denies misleading parliament as she blasts ‘giddy’ reaction to Brittany Higgins texts

Finance minister tells Senate she has ‘always acted ethically and with basic human decency on all matters to do with Ms Higgins’

The New Daily

MPs defend conduct over Higgins’ rape allegations

Members of both sides of parliament have sought to defend their handling of Brittany Higgins' rape allegations while accusing each other of playing politics.

The Conversation

Can the new High Speed Rail Authority deliver after 4 decades of costly studies?

Australia’s new High Speed Rail Authority comes into being today. Created by the Albanese government, the authority and its newly named board have been set a challenging task: “bring high-speed rail to reality”.

The New Daily

Greens knock back Labor’s proposed housing fund tweaks

The government is proposing key changes to its $10 billion housing fund but the Greens say Labor is still not moving on its two key demands.

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