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Rise in 'dark money' as 10 dominate political donations

Political parties' and donors' financial returns for 2021/22 have been made public, with Clive Palmer giving his United Australia Party a record $117 million.

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Labor under renewed pressure to axe stage-three tax cuts as Australia’s budget woes mount

The party voted in support of tax cuts while in opposition and went to the election promising no changes to the policy

The Guardian - AU

Google lifts ban on Aussie abortion ads

The Greens will push for Google to front an inquiry after the telco stopped ads for abortion services appearing on the platform, before reversing the decision.

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No room for ‘ambiguities’: Sexual consent laws go under spotlight

The adequacy of Australia's sexual consent laws will be examined after a push by some states and territories for positive consent laws.

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Sexual consent laws go under spotlight

Differing sexual consent laws across Australia will be reviewed by the federal parliament in the hopes of making the legal system easier for victim-survivors.

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Australian Antarctic Division boss says 'self-reinforcing culture' limited internal authority to make change

Kim Ellis tells parliament he did not have internal authority to make cultural change until a damning report revealed allegations of sexual harassment at remote research stations.

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New harassment laws to start late 2023

Federal legislation to enforce better protections against sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace is one step closer to becoming law.

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Territories rights laws to pass next week

Laws overturning a ban on territories legislating on voluntary assisted dying are expected to pass next week after a last-minute hitch in the Senate debate.

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Lack of violence data 'totally outrageous'

How inaccessible the nation's frontline family domestic and sexual violence services are to people is not known, with the crucial data not being collected.

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Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth tells National Press Club of government's pledge to end domestic violence within 'one generation'

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth says it's time to "stop shying away" from evidence that shows men are overwhelmingly the perpetrators of domestic, family, and sexual violence.

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Greens to set up Senate inquiry into abortion, contraception access in Australia

The Greens will establish a new Senate inquiry to look at how easy or hard it is for people to access abortion services and contraception in Australia — particularly those living in regional and remote areas.

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Major step towards women's safety plan

State, territory and federal ministers have agreed to a draft national plan to stop violence against women and children and enact a gender equality strategy.

AAP

Approval of Gold Coast beach bar sparks new battle over privatisation of public spaces

Mayor says decision to approve Kurrawa Beach Club has support from public but critics say state’s beaches should be open to everyone

The Guardian - AU

Greens federal election wins to have impact on LNP-dominated Brisbane City Council

It is two years until Brisbane City Council's next election, but the Greens already have high hopes after their massive wins at the federal level.

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Greens senator-elect Penny Allman-Payne sets up in Matt Canavan's Central Queensland region

Just who is Queensland's new senator from Gladstone? The former high school teacher and lawyer who looks set to become the state's second Greens senator insists she will base herself in the heartland of fossil fuel.

The Guardian - AU

Australian Greens hail ‘best result ever’ with dramatic gains in lower house and Senate

Leader Adam Bandt celebrates ‘massive mandate’ and says Greens are willing to talk to Anthony Albanese if Labor fails to win majority government

The Conversation

How does Australia's voting system work?

As you head to your local polling place this Saturday, or cast your ballot in an early vote, it’s worth pondering: how does Australia’s voting system really work, anyway?

The Guardian - AU

Morrison hails close ties with India and Albanese pledges $970m for Medicare – as it happened

Scott Morrison reiterates new pitch to voters, promising a ‘gear change’, and Anthony Albanese reveals plan to boost primary healthcare. This blog is now closed

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Q+A guest describing ‘constant state' of fear questions politicians over challenges facing young Australians

Appearing on Q+A, the Minister for Employment says that, despite the rise in cost of living and the housing affordability crisis, Australia is still a land of "enormous opportunity" for young people.

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Students demand answers on how politicians will address youth issues

For many Queensland year 12 students, it's the first time they'll vote in a federal election, all while they're still in school. The ABC brings together politicians and students to discuss the issues.

The Guardian - AU

Australian minor parties condemn ‘discriminatory’ ban on dual citizens in parliament

Parties from across political spectrum lament ‘racist’ citizenship requirement as several candidates’ eligibility in doubt

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