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It’s been called the worst job in politics. Can Peter Dutton buck the trend?

Like former Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Peter Dutton found party stardom in the immigration portfolio. The two men’s contest for the leadership back in 2018 wasn’t the result of any huge demand for change among voters. It happened because they were popular within the Liberal Party’s base, or at least…

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Human Brick House David Pocock Has Wrestled An ACT Senate Seat From The Liberal Party

He won the seat off outgoing Senator Zed Seselja weeks after the election.

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ACT elects David Pocock as first independent senator, unseating Liberal Zed Seselja

Former rugby union star David Pocock makes history, becoming the first independent senator for a territory. Senator Pocock has unseated former ACT Liberal senator Zed Seselja, taking the territory's second Senate seat alongside Labor's Katy Gallagher.

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Too many fast train promises in vain for Newcastle to Sydney line

EDITORIAL: Promises haven't saved commuters any time so far. It's time for action.

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How should an Australian 'centre for disease control' prepare us for the next pandemic?

Over the past two years, Australians have become familiar with the threat of infectious disease outbreaks. COVID won’t be the last pandemic to affect our lives.

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What Albanese needs to build a new industrial relations consensus

A few weeks before his election victory, Anthony Albanese made an important speech to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He talked of “socially inclusive growth – the kind of growth that is only possible with economic reform that lifts productivity”.

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Paul Bongiorno: A new era in politics may be here. But don’t count on it

Claims that the Morrison government's defeat marks the end of an era of divisive politics and the birth of a newer more inclusive one are premature.

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SA government denies accusations of pork barrelling over $84 million in sports grants

The South Australian government denies accusations of pork barrelling over more than $84 million for local sports grants, almost all of which was allocated to Labor-held seats.

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Labor government urged to drop prosecutions against whistleblowers and ramp up protections

As the Albanese government works on getting legislation ready for its highly anticipated corruption watchdog, calls are growing for it to boost protections for whistleblowers and drop criminal prosecutions against Richard Boyle, David McBride and Bernard Collaery, and to advocate for Julian Assange.

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CIT given deadline to justify $4.99m contract

The ACT's opposition has heaped renewed pressure on the government over the contracts.

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Sri Lanka is on the verge of 'humanitarian emergency', with hundreds boarding boats set for Australia

More than 300 Sri Lankans have tried to get to Australia in the past few weeks as the country's economic crisis has worsened, with people smugglers claiming those on board will be allowed into the country under the new Labor government.

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Ex-Wallaby beats Liberal for Senate seat

Former Wallaby David Pocock has become the ACT's newest senator, securing the territory's second spot in the upper house.

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Dominic Perrottet to seek federal backing to scrap NSW stamp duty

Under NSW proposal, buyers will reportedly be able to choose to pay an annual land tax instead of a lump sum on purchase

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Consultation to start on SA Indigenous Voice to Parliament ahead of 2023 launch

South Australian Attorney-General Kyam Maher wants to begin talks on a state version of the First Nations Voice to Parliament ahead of a launch of the body next year.

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Hawke's special skill was levelling with the Australian people. It's Albanese's only option

As every historian knows, the frame you use to analyse the past affects the stories you tell about that past. Time is foremost among those frames.

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Alan Kohler: The NDIS could crush the Labor government

The Albanese government faces something of a classic Hobson’s Choice when it comes to the revamping the NDIS, writes Alan Kohler.

The Guardian - AU

Sleeping soundly: the Nadesalingam family find peace and comfort in their Biloela home

As their youngest daughter plays games on her fifth birthday, mum Priya reflects on relief at being back in her community and her hopes for the future

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Adelaide train line back in action, amid claims ending transport privatisation deal could cost taxpayers $70m

Adelaide’s Gawler rail line is back online on Sunday, after lying dormant for 18 months.

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People born from sperm donations want urgent crackdown on assisted reproductive technology industry

While other states in Australia have legislated donor conceived registers, the ACT is yet to do so. People born through donation want to see that change.

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What will the teal wave mean for Victorian and NSW state elections?

Swings at federal election hint at shifts that could be replicated in state polls due in November and March

The Guardian - AU

Nadesalingam family: the ‘jolt to Australia’s conscience’ back in Biloela’s embrace

The family have returned to the town they were taken from in an early morning raid four years ago, with hopes of changing the system for others

Newcastle Herald

'Multi-city economy': Business Hunter says $500 million fast rail investment on the right track

Business Hunter CEO Bob Hawes said both the NSW and new Federal Government were starting to realise the priority and value of connecting regional cities.

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Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers Backs State Talks To Scrap Stamp Duty So Here’s The Lowdown

Starting with “what the fuck is stamp duty?“.

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Aukus pact: Australia pays $830m penalty for ditching non-nuclear French submarines

Anthony Albanese pledges to reset Australia’s strained relationship with France after settling cancelled contract with Naval Group

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'Stupid' gas policies led to energy crisis in eastern states, say former premiers

With WA's policy of quarantining 15 per cent of gas for its local market bearing fruit, former rivals and premiers Alan Carpenter and Colin Barnett say the east coast gas crisis was avoidable.

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