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COVID pandemic drives doctor to politics

A former doctor has shared how the pandemic drove her to politics and warned greater government investment must target long-term impacts of COVID-19.

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First Newspoll since election gives Albanese 'honeymoon' ratings; Australia's poor success rate at referendums

The first Newspoll since the May federal election, conducted July 27-30 from a sample of 1,508, gave Labor a 56-44 lead (52.1-47.9 to Labor at the election). Primary votes were 37% Labor (32.6% at election), 33% Coalition (35.7%), 12% Greens (12.2%), 6% One Nation (5.0%), 2% UAP (4.1%) and 10%…

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PM says voice referendum should be ‘unifying moment’ – as it happened

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Victorian government under pressure from Greens, opposition to speed up integrity reforms

The Greens will introduce a new bill in parliament aiming to speed up integrity reforms by almost two years, following a scathing report detailing "extensive" misconduct by Labor MPs.

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Morrison fronts parliament for first time

The first Newspoll since the election of the Labor government holds good news for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, as Scott Morrison takes a backbench seat.

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Why Labor's new tax cut on electric vehicles won't help you buy one anytime soon

The Albanese government has introduced tax cuts to electric vehicles in its first sitting week, claiming the proposed changes would be “good for motorists, good for climate action and good for fleet purchases”. They won’t, however, help most Australians afford one.

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Alan Kohler: Labor’s climate change safeguard mechanism is going to be a minefield

No wonder Labor has allowed 12 months to sort the details of the climate bill's safeguard mechanism reform. It’s going to be a minefield.

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Greens meet to determine climate position

The Greens remain in negotiations with the government over the proposed climate bill which will enshrine an emissions reduction target in law.

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Labor’s climate bill is mostly symbolic - the big questions are about what comes next

In the first of a new weekly column, Guardian Australia’s environment editor argues the Albanese government will be judged on what it actually achieves to tackle climate change

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Greens push for legal ‘climate trigger’ on new projects as industry calls for policy certainty

Peak industry and conservation groups urge parliament to pass the Albanese government’s 43% emissions reduction target

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Popular PM Anthony Albanese lifts Labor to 56-44 lead in latest Newspoll

Anthony Albanese has recorded the highest satisfaction rating for an incoming Prime Minister in the first post-election Newspoll released on Sunday night.

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‘It’s not wise to be rushed’: Linda Burney says government will consult extensively on Indigenous voice

Minister says Labor’s plan is ‘five years in the making’ as she seeks to clear up confusion about approach

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South Australia's public housing shortage worsens, as number of people on waiting list reaches 17,000

The state government says work is underway on the first stages of its plan to build 400 extra public houses, while advocates say it's a good start but so much more housing is urgently needed.

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In pictures: The first sitting week of federal parliament under new Labor government

Parliament is full of energy again as politicians return for the first sitting week, marked with ceremony, celebrations and signs of what may be to come.

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The PM’s Garma speech built powerful momentum for an Indigenous voice – his challenge now is to maintain it

Anthony Albanese foreshadowed potential ‘misinformation and fear campaigns’ on the road to enshrining a voice in the constitution

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Adviser to contest former NT chief's seat

Northern Territory Labor has announced its candidate for a by-election triggered by the resignation of former chief minister Michael Gunner.

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Northern Territory Labor selects Brent Potter as Fannie Bay by-election candidate after Michael Gunner's resignation from politics

NT Labor has selected former political staffer and army veteran Brent Potter to contest the Fannie Bay by-election, which was triggered by the resignation of former chief minister and local member Michael Gunner.

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Govt won't 'write cheques' for living cost

Labor assistant treasurer Stephen Jones says Australians should expect a 'rocky' 12 months as inflation bites.

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Uluru statement campaigners welcome Albanese’s referendum commitment

Campaign director Dean Parkin says the prime minister flagging set referendum question brings ‘level of clarity’

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Jim Chalmers is a storyteller, but will Australians want to listen to a grim economic forecast?

With inflation yet to peak, the treasurer and the new government are taking out political insurance against bad news

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Air quality vital in taming COVID: expert

Improving indoor air quality will be key to long-term efforts against COVID-19 and a national approach is needed, a leading epidemiologist has told a committee.

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Anthony Albanese reveals ‘simple and clear’ wording of referendum question on Indigenous voice

Prime minister uses Garma festival speech to suggest Australians should be asked a simple yes or no question on enshrining a voice in the constitution

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Editorial: Time for Maryland to consider a better, fairer way to decide crowded primary elections

One of the more unusual circumstances of Maryland’s primary election this year was the crowded race in the Democratic primary for governor featuring 10 slates of candidates. Wes Moore and his lieutenant governor running mate Aruna Miller have been recognized as winners with almost exactly one-third of the vote, followed…

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NSW minister rejects office 'bullying'

The minister charged with keeping NSW workplaces safe rejects allegations of bullying made by staff within her office.

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National Labor launches Tas intervention

The national executive of the Labor Party has taken over the Tasmanian branch following years of dysfunction and poor results at the ballot box.

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