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Tasmania's upper house passes legislation to impose harsher penalties on protesters

Tasmania's upper house effectively passes legislation to impose harsher penalties for protesters and organisations that obstruct workers or cause a "serious risk". Here's what it means for a state with environmental protest woven into its identity.

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Sussan Ley backs Peter Dutton’s decision to oppose emissions legislation but signals future room for change

Deputy opposition leader criticises government’s 43% reduction target but says Liberal party’s climate position is not fixed

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison and Barnaby Joyce were most unpopular leaders at election since 1987, study shows

Findings also showed teal independent support likely to have been ‘tactical Labor or Greens voters’ instead of dissatisfied Liberals

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Grattan on Friday: Anthony Albanese has a lot on the go in the 'back office' of government

Anthony Albanese will be on the international road again next week. He’ll be at the NATO summit in Madrid, where the war in Ukraine will obviously dominate the discussions, which will also canvass China and climate change.

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Deputy premier James Merlino among senior Victorian Labor MPs set to retire

Merlino and ministers Martin Foley, Lisa Neville and Martin Pakula could announce their retirements Friday

The Guardian - AU

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to visit Paris to 'reset' Australia's relationship with France

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms he will visit French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris next week to formally "reset" diplomatic relations between Australia and France.

ABC News

Australian farmers warn PM not to rush into Biden’s global methane pledge

National Farmers’ Federation says signing up to US push to limit emissions by 30% could be ‘calamitous’ and jeopardise global food security

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UK By-elections Pose Fresh Threat to Boris Johnson

Voters head to the polls on Thursday in two closely watched UK by-elections that risk renewing pressure on beleaguered Prime Minister Boris Johnson following months of scandals and setbacks. His ruling Conservatives are tipped to lose both contests, for the parliamentary seats of Tiverton and Honiton in southwest England and…

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Regional clinics sweep in changes to bulk-billing amid rising costs and doctor shortages

Medical clinics are flagging doctor burnout and financial reasons for the changes, which will mean out-of-pocket expenses for many people.

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Qld Labor MPs avoid vote on Trad's costs

Four Queensland Labor MPs have failed to show up for a vote on revealing the legal costs of a case involving former deputy premier Jackie Trad.

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NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns uses budget reply to accuse government of 'spin', promises pre-schools, toll relief

NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns uses his budget reply speech to accuse the state government of being all "spin", and pitching several policies ahead of the March election.

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Queensland Labor MPs fail to show up to Parliamentary Crime and Corruption meeting on CCC's Jackie Trad legal costs

The four Labor members send their apologies ahead of the Parliamentary Crime and Corruption Committee meeting, but it means a quorum can not be reached and the meeting is adjourned.

ABC News

Mark Latham says 13,699 NSW teachers are not allowed to teach because of vaccine mandates. Is that correct?

Former Labor leader turned NSW MLC for One Nation Mark Latham says a NSW government report shows 13,699 teachers are not allowed to work due to vaccine mandates, and that this is causing the teacher shortage. RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

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Sydney news: NSW's legal fraternity concerned at new bail laws

MORNING BRIEFING: The NSW Law Society and the Aboriginal Legal Service say bail amendments going through parliament this week appear to be rushed and could see more Aboriginal adults and children imprisoned.

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Pray Newcastle's 'stairway to heaven' retains lost station's parking

I'm worried this sounds like a warning that the car space promise will not be fulfilled.

AAP

Parties spent $12m on online election ads

New research has revealed more than $12 million was spent on Facebook and Instagram advertising alone in the two months before the election.

AAP

NSW Labor's plans for election success

Opposition Leader Chris Minns has responded to the NSW budget, with education, toll relief and ending privatisation set to become themes for the March election.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese government may join US push to cut global methane emissions by 30%

Exclusive: New resources minister also says ‘the pathway from coal to renewables goes only through gas’

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The Conversation

Head of Foreign Affairs Kathryn Campbell ousted in public service shake-up

The secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Kathryn Campbell, has been replaced in a shake-up of federal departmental heads announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

The Guardian - AU

NSW Labor pledges measures for public transport, toll relief and preschools in state budget reply

Opposition denies claims of running a ‘low-level scare campaign’ on Perrottet government’s proposed land tax implementation

ABC News

Andrew Constance reflects on his Gilmore federal election loss, looks to life after politics

Former NSW transport minister Andrew Constance, who fell short of a seat in federal parliament by less than 400 votes, says he is keen to maintain a leadership role in the community despite acknowledging politics took a personal toll.

The Guardian - AU

Red-carpet criticisms of Queensland’s premier reveal – yet again – a gender double standard

No government is perfect, but attacking Annastacia Palaszczuk’s official public appearances is an odd choice

Newcastle Herald

Labor crunches land tax numbers for the Hunter

Newcastle residents could pay up to $5,532.54 in land tax annually if a government plan to introduce the controversial alternative to stamp duty becomes a reality, Labor figures show.

The Canberra Times

Opposition raises concerns about new CIT board chair appointment

Kate Lundy will be the new board chair from July 1.

ABC News

Mixed views over federal government's promise to scrap Cashless Debit Card

For single mother Kerryn Griffis, who has been on the Cashless Debit Card for more than three years, its removal can't come soon enough. But not everyone wants it gone.

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