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Labor hoses down preselection controversy

Anthony Albanese has tried to hose down reports Labor was trying to parachute a candidate into the marginal western Sydney seat of Parramatta.

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Albanese holds firm on decision not to call inquiry into Kimberley Kitching's bullying allegations

The Federal Opposition Leader downplays calls for an inquiry into the alleged bullying of Kimberley Kitching, insisting the late Labor senator did not officially complain about the matter.

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Unions and health officials welcome paramedic, hospital security boost for Mount Gambier

Local health leaders are waiting for more details on a $52 million package promised by South Australia's new Labor government for upgrades to the Limestone Coast's health services.

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SA department bosses' jobs in doubt after Labor election win, Steven Marshall neck and neck in Dunstan

The incoming health minister says the jobs of departmental chief executives will be up for discussion over coming days. It comes as the former premier trails in his eastern Adelaide seat, while two other former ministers' electorates are also in doubt.

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Morning mail: Russian forces ‘kidnap’ children, food price hikes hit businesses, Europe’s rising Covid cases

Wednesday: Invading troops are now inside the besieged Ukraine city of Mariupol. Plus: Australian cafe owners conflicted over passing rising costs to customers

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Former MP Craig Thomson facing new charges

Former federal Labor MP Craig Thomson is facing numerous fraud charges and is also accused of breaching an apprehended violence order on the NSW Central Coast.

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Sydney news: Independent MP Gareth Ward under growing pressure to quit parliament

MORNING BRIEFING: Independent MP Gareth Ward is under growing pressure to quit the parliament or be forced out after he was yesterday charged with alleged sex crimes, including against a teenage boy.

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Several winnable federal seats missing Liberal and Labor candidates, days before expected election campaign

With an election expected to be called in days, there are still a remarkable number of seats missing Labor or Liberal candidates, hampering each side's campaigning ability.

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The Morrison government wants a 'khaki' election. How do the two major parties stack up on national security?

Unless you have been under a political rock for the past few weeks, you could not have missed the emergence of a “khaki election”.

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New research reveals Australians’ distrust of Scott Morrison is turning them off government

Australians regard Scott Morrison as the nation’s least trustworthy politician, as new research reveals how we feel about our leaders.

The New Daily

Michael Pascoe: Federal and NSW Liberal Party delivering for developers

With mud still being hosed out of houses, the NSW Planning Minister scrapped a requirement to consider the risks of floods before building new homes.

The New Daily

Grassroots Labor Party members reject plan to parachute 'white millionaire man' Andrew Charlton into Western Sydney seat of Parramatta

A row has broken out in Labor Party ranks in Western Sydney over a move to parachute a wealthy executive from the eastern suburbs into a multicultural seat.

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No inquiry into Kitching claims: Albanese

Anthony Albanese says there won't be an independent inquiry into allegations late Senator Kimberley Kitching was bullied while in office.

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Outgoing Parramatta MP disappointed by Labor plan to parachute Andrew Charlton into her seat

Julie Owens says branch members ‘in best position to decide’ on preselection in western Sydney seat

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‘Preference whisperers’: reforms to group voting unlikely to happen before Victorian election

Micro parties expected to benefit from potential delay to changes to preference rules

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Former MP Craig Thomson arrested over AVO

Former Labor MP Craig Thomson has been arrested for allegedly breaching an apprehended violence order on NSW's Central Coast.

The Conversation

Word from The Hill: Labor will give human rights award in memory of Kitching

As well as her interviews with politicians and experts, Politics with Michelle Grattan now includes “Word from The Hill”, where she discusses the news with members of The Conversation politics team.

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Advocacy groups calls for Labor to keep parental leave superannuation pledge

Labor may dump its 2019 election promise to pay superannuation on Commonwealth-funded parental leave, though it is facing pressure to keep the commitment.

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The Guardian - AU

Labor plan to parachute Andrew Charlton into multicultural western Sydney seat ignites anger

Move to install Accenture executive as Parramatta candidate would be second time in a year ALP has overridden local branch members in the region

The Guardian - AU

Federal bill to prevent ministers vetoing research grants rejected by Senate committee

Greens proposed legislation after acting education minister Stuart Robert blocked funding for six ARC grants

AAP

New SA cabinet to be named Thursday

South Australia's new Premier Peter Malinauskas will unveil his new cabinet on Thursday.

AAP

Federal minister cleared of contempt

Former defence minister Linda Reynolds has been cleared of contempt after defence documents requested in May 2020 were not provided until late last year.

AAP

Calls for Vic parl bullying process review

The Justice Party is calling for the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission to review parliamentary bullying and harassment processes.

ABC News

Former federal Labor MP Craig Thomson arrested for allegedly breaching AVO, hours after facing court

Former federal Labor MP Craig Thomson is arrested on the NSW Central Coast for allegedly breaching an AVO just hours after pleading guilty to domestic violence-related charges in court.

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India trade deal not hitch, it's a snitch

After further delays to a free trade deal between Australia and India, Trade Minister Dan Tehan has compared talks to a sport featured in Harry Potter novels.

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