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Labor senator Patrick Dodson wants to quickly reach a consensus on the wording for the referendum on the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

Climate scientists are warning now is not the time to back big new gas developments, as the new Albanese government throws its support behind Woodside's mega Scarborough gas projects.

Sussan Ley, deputy leader of the Liberal Party and shadow minister for women, has been given a difficult task: bring women voters back to the Liberal Party. This will be no mean feat, given widespread acknowledgement they played a significant role in the Morrison government’s defeat.

The federal election saw voters’ growing concern about Australia’s laggardly response to climate change finally addressed, with teal independents garnering seats in Liberal heartland and record votes for Greens candidates.

In 2016, Tasmania was on the brink of being powerless when its undersea electricity cable broke and its dams were nearly empty. But these days it can produce more than enough power locally to supply homes and businesses. So, should the island unplug from the rest of Australia?

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Inflation, energy prices and wages growth on Labor’s agenda as pressure builds to provide relief to low income earners before October budget

Charities ‘relieved’ at change of government after complaints Coalition stifled political advocacy, but say reform is needed

Labor plans to introduce a bill for an anti-corruption commission this year – and it could investigate billions of dollars in Morrison government grants.