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Nearly 20,000 refugees to get same rights as other permanent residents after being kept ‘in limbo’

Labor clears way for temporary protection and safe haven visa holders to apply for permanency

The Guardian - AU

NSW forests face uncertain future as ‘desperation’ builds over major parties’ inaction over logging

With no clear commitments, the gap between community expectations and actions of state MPs will be a major election flashpoint

The Guardian - AU

Thousands of refugees to be granted permanent visas as Labor moves to fulfil election promise

From Monday, around 19,000 refugees who arrived in Australia before Operation Sovereign Borders started in 2013 will be able to apply to transition to a permanent Resolution of Status visa as Labor moves to enact its pre-election commitment.

ABC News

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NSW Labor promises to cap weekly toll bill at $60 if elected in March

The opposition says tolls are out of control, and they represent a secret tax for hundreds of thousands of people that live west of Parramatta.

ABC News

Blocking manufacturing fund a 'mockery': Clare

Education Minister Jason Clare says the coalition's decision to oppose Labor's $15 billion manufacturing fund "defies belief," with COVID exposing issues.

AAP

NSW Labor to cap tolls at $60 a week

Drivers will pay a maximum of $60 a week on tolls if NSW Labor win the next election, under a new election plan to majorly overhaul the state's toll system.

AAP

Proposals by NSW major parties to fix Mascot Towers saga do not go far enough, owners say

NSW Liberals and the opposition pledge to help residents of the defect-plagued building, but for owner Rachael Williams it has taken too long and she is calling on the government to "fix what you've created".

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‘Promise-a-thon’: NSW parties warned tough election talk on domestic violence not enough

Advocates welcome attention on the issue during the campaign but say long-term commitments are what’s needed

The Guardian - AU

Gay conversion should be banned in NSW: Labor

The NSW opposition has vowed to outlaw so-called gay conversion therapy in the state if it wins the upcoming election.

AAP

PM to march in Mardi Gras; Cyclone Gabrielle approaches – as it happened

Anthony Albanese says he will be joined by foreign affairs minister Penny Wong at Sydney pride march

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s political parties received $90m in dark money from donors during election year

Analysis shows almost one-quarter of total party income was hidden from public view in 2021-22

The Guardian - AU

Pelosi backs "corporate hack" for Labor

"I would really appreciate it if Sean Patrick Maloney could NOT fail upwards into a cabinet position"

Salon

If Dutton can ride the wave of blame building against Labor, he’s in with a shot in Aston

Knowing a byelection would be coming the Liberals arrived back from holidays armed with a question crafted for the mortgage belt: why does everything cost more under Labor?

The Guardian - AU

Former LNP leader calls for 72-hour limit on children being held in Queensland watch houses

Exclusive: Deb Frecklington says the ongoing practice of detaining youth in adult facilities for weeks is ‘barbaric’

The Guardian - AU

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NSW Labor pledges to improve ageing regional trains after ‘botched’ rollout of new fleet

Opposition says it will step into vacuum left by NSW government’s lack of interim solutions to improve experience for passengers

The Guardian - AU

Can poker machine reform save Dominic Perrottet from polls suggesting he’ll lose power in NSW?

After 12 years in power the Coalition has an uphill fight, say analysts, with a hung parliament a possibility

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s unlimited use of carbon offsets could lead to rise in emissions, report says

Analysis says land-based carbon offsets lead to more fossil fuel mining and fail to deliver genuine emissions reductions

Newcastle Herald

Struggling Hunter hospital tops state's patient walkout list

Maitland MP Jenny Aitchison says data showing the town's new hospital has the highest patient walkout rate in NSW is more evidence the health system needs "structural repair".

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The Guardian - AU

Liberals claim underdog status in Aston byelection as party faces calls for a woman to replace Alan Tudge

The campaign will be a crucial early test for the opposition and leader Peter Dutton

ABC News

Are chemtrails being used to vaccinate Australians secretly against COVID-19? CheckMate investigates

A decade-old claim suggesting Australia has approved vaccines administered "via air" has resurfaced with a COVID-19 twist.

The Conversation

As the Liberal-National Coalition marks its 100th birthday, will it survive for many more?

This week marks one hundred years of the federal coalition between the Liberal and National parties, the most successful governing partnership in Australian history.

The Canberra Times

Inquiry to examine cost of living pressures

The inquiry will look at how the ACT government can specifically address cost of living pressures.

The Guardian - AU

Reserve Bank causing households ‘too much pain’ with rate rises, says union chief Sally McManus

Australian union leader says the absence of labour market expertise on the RBA board had caused ‘missteps’

The Guardian - AU

Angus Taylor behind decision to delay energy price rise report until after 2022 election

Exclusive: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has revealed Scott Morrison and Josh Frydenberg also knew of the decision

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Aston byelection will test Peter Dutton's ability to campaign on Victoria's tough terrain

The Melbourne outer suburban seat of Aston, set for a byelection after former Liberal minister Alan Tudge’s resignation, has already made its mark on history.

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