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Firefighter registration fuels tension between unions, Victorian government amid fire services overhaul saga

The registration of professional firefighters in Victoria is proving another point of conflict between unions and the state government amid a fraught overhaul of the Victorian fire service.

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Community leaders warn stakes high as new Labor government decides on controversial cashless card

Some community leaders worry Labor's pledge to scrap controversial welfare management programs could further fuel binge drinking and child neglect in regional areas, while others cannot wait to see it gone.

ABC News

Federal election merchandise to be reused and recycled

The thousands of campaign posters and T-shirts that have littered electorates for weeks live on after the votes are counted.

ABC News

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Canberra domestic violence support staff burnt out

Five frontline domestic violence support workers have been promised to the territory.

The Canberra Times

Labor says a Newcastle container terminal is needed for local jobs and economic diversification

NSW Labor has backed the establishment of a container terminal at the Port of Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald

Tight contests as Liberal MP concedes Ryan

Anthony Albanese remains one seat short of a majority in vote count figures, as a Liberal MP conceded defeat in Queensland.

AAP

Tasmanian parliament to expand to 35 lower house seats amid concerns about ministerial burnout

Citing huge workloads for MPs, premier will introduce bill to increase House of Assembly, reversing 1998 reduction

The Guardian - AU

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Dutton, set to become Liberal leader, wants people to see 'the rest of my character'

Peter Dutton has declared there is more to him than his tough side, as he formally announces he will stand for the Liberal leadership.

The Conversation

Australia ‘louder than we should have been’ in criticising China, former Asio chief says

Sharp critique from Duncan Lewis comes as Chinese foreign minister embarks on ‘extraordinary’ Pacific island nation tour

The Guardian - AU

'Australia's new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is like Mark Drakeford' | Louise Magee

Former General Secretary of Welsh Labour Louise Magee writes here about her experience in Australia working on Labor's successful campaign

Wales Online

Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns of ‘dire’ budget situation as inflation soars

Labor says deficit could blow out further while accusing the Coalition of failing to disclose budgetary pressures

The Guardian - AU

Federal election: Liberal MP James Stevens projected to retain Adelaide seat of Sturt

The ABC is projecting the Liberals' James Stevens retains Adelaide's eastern suburbs seat of Sturt.

ABC News

‘Shattered’ Liberals wrangle over future direction in wake of federal election defeat

Some MPs argue against blocking Labor on climate, integrity and women’s issues as conservatives push to stay on ‘sensible centre right’

The Guardian - AU

Eden-Monaro and Gippsland are next-door neighbours: why is one seat safe and the other marginal?

The recent federal election saw some close calls but few surprises in the regions, where wild electoral swings are rare.

The Conversation

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China: The Morrison Legacy and Beyond

Labor is expected to persist with most of the Coalition’s foreign and defense policies. But useful changes can be made.

ABC News

How will the Labor government shape foreign policy on China?

After years of disputes, we explore whether the change in government will thaw the deep freeze between Australia and China, and how Labor's approach could impact relationships across the Asia-Pacific region.

The Guardian - AU

Jim Chalmers indicates ‘substantial progress’ on returning Murugappan family to Biloela

Interim home affairs minister to discuss arrangements with PM to grant family visa and permit their return to Queensland town

The Guardian - AU

China’s Pacific plan is ‘clear’ but so is Australia’s intention to be regional partner of choice, Penny Wong says

As China pursues Pacific-wide security pact, foreign minister says ‘after a lost decade we’ve got a lot of work to do to regain Australia’s position’

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The Conversation

After many false dawns, Australians finally voted for stronger climate action. Here's why this election was different

Before the 2019 federal election, many people expected Australia would vote for faster climate action. That, of course, didn’t happen. But just three years later, the climate election arrived at last. The question is – what changed?

ABC News

Fowler independent Dai Le insists she is eligible to sit in parliament

New Fowler MP Dai Le says she is not a dual citizen after speculation emerged she could be ineligible to sit in federal parliament under constitutional laws.

ABC News

New Foreign Minister Penny Wong to visit Fiji tomorrow after returning from Quad meeting

Penny Wong's first solo trip as Foreign Minister coincides with the beginning of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's whirlwind Pacific tour.

AAP

Progress on return of family to Biloela

Progress on a case to enable members of a Tamil family to remain in Australia has been made since Labor was elected, the interim home affairs minister says.

AAP

Candidate hits back at eligibility query

Dai Le, the new MP for Fowler, says questions on her eligibility to stand for federal parliament are a smear campaign from Labor.

AAP

Qld premier defends legal cost secrecy

The Queensland premier has denied ordering three Labor MPs to suppress the legal costs of the former treasurer's case against the corruption watchdog.

The Guardian - AU

Rural News Corp paper delivers sharp rebuke to Barnaby Joyce over Nationals’ climate ‘deniers’

‘Bible of the bush’ urges party to concede global heating is real as Darren Chester compares Joyce’s boast about retaining seats to a surgeon saying an operation succeeded when ‘the patient died’

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