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Coalition should have heeded calls from Pacific to raise climate targets, Simon Birmingham says

Liberal senator says Australia’s approach to emissions debate had not been ‘ideal’ for Pacific relations

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: RBA rate hike; Kirstie Alley dies; and a heatwave for northern Australia

Central bank warns of more rises to come after raising cash rate to 3.1%

The Guardian - AU

‘Right to be scared’: Brittany Higgins and the harsh realities about justice and power

Former Liberal staffer’s experience after alleging she was raped is an insight into how powerful institutions react when confronted with such allegations

The Guardian - AU

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Afternoon Update: Morrison censured; anti-corruption bill passes; and a breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug

Anthony Albanese calls on the former PM to apologise for secretly appointing himself to additional ministries

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Labor, Coalition team up on anti-corruption bill; ABC reboots Mother and Son; and a heartbreaking paramedic response

Legislation on federal anti-corruption body has passed lower house without amendments to strengthen its powers

The Guardian - AU

PM’s office was told of alleged rape of Brittany Higgins 11 days after the event, court hears

Confidant of Higgins tells court he told an adviser about alleged rape by Bruce Lehrmann, with her permission. Lehrmann denies the charge

The Guardian - AU

The Liberal Party is in a dire state across Australia right now. That should worry us all

“The duty of an Opposition is to oppose” – attributed to Lord Randolph Churchill – is one of those quotations I remember seeing on exam papers in high school politics classes. It is true, but only half-true.

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Power and politics: how the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins sparked a reckoning

The trial concerning an alleged sexual assault in the heart of Canberra has heard about the effects of ‘party implications’ and the culture of parliament

The Guardian - AU

Albanese meets Solomons PM – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

‘I will not’: how Julia Gillard’s words of white-hot anger reverberated around the world

Ten years on from the misogyny speech, Katharine Murphy reflects on how it was framed at the time – and what has been gained since

The Guardian - AU

New GetUp chief warns progressive critics of Indigenous voice against repeating ‘racist no campaign’ messages

Larissa Baldwin says the referendum for a voice to parliament is just a stop on the journey for Indigenous Australians

The Guardian - AU

As Labor’s jobs and skills summit kicks off, it’s all about having a seat at the table

In parliament’s great hall unionists, civil society and business give a little of their time, maybe endure a little boredom, in a bid to influence policy

The Guardian - AU

Explainer: Scott Morrison was sworn in to several portfolios other than prime minister during the pandemic. How can this be done?

It has been reported that, during the pandemic, the then prime minister, Scott Morrison, swore himself in as a minister to several portfolios, including health, finance and resources.

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Australian senator calls Queen a coloniser and gives Black power salute in parliament

‘I sovereign, Lidia Thorpe, do solemnly and sincerely swear that I will be faithful and I bear true allegiance to the colonising her majesty Queen Elizabeth II’

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Labor promised to fix Australia's big water problem. These 6 things must top the to-do list

During the federal election campaign, Labor promised to future-proof Australia’s water resources. Now, new Water Minister Tanya Plibersek must deliver on the policy – one vital to securing Australia’s future.

ABC News

Anthony Albanese concerned about Russia-China 'closeness' ahead of NATO summit in 'uncertain' world

With the summit in Spain expected to be dominated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Prime Minister says he is worried about what implications Moscow's actions will have for world security, including in the Indo-Pacific region.

The Guardian - AU

Tripping the light fantastic: a year-round calendar of Australia’s light-based festivals

From CBD-wide festivals to blockbuster exhibitions, Australia loves a light show. Here’s a guide to where and when to get your light fix

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s first Muslim federal ministers Anne Aly and Ed Husic hope appointments mark ‘new era’ of inclusivity

Aly and Husic, sworn in holding Qurans, say they feel the ‘weight of the moment’ after past Islamophobia and division

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Anthony Albanese tells Labor colleagues not to waste a day as he urges ‘more inclusive’ parliament

Emotional prime minister gives first post-election address to caucus and confirms Indonesia visit this weekend

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Albanese wants to 'change the way' we do politics in Australia. Here are 4 ways to do it

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged to “change the way” we do politics in Australia by avoiding soundbites and “actually answering questions”. This is part of his plan for “rebuilding respect” for politics itself.

The Guardian - AU

Election day: Morrison accuses UAP supporters of ‘making stuff up’ as Albanese relishes the ‘wind at his back’

PM ditches planned event in Chisholm to race back to Sydney while Labor leader joins candidate in Higgins and meets a cavoodle called Bismarck

The Guardian - AU

Australia election: voters to go to polls in battle of ‘bulldozer’ and ‘builder’

Opposition Labor party’s lead in polls has narrowed in final week of an attritional campaign

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: Penny Wong deployed in Liberal seats, US refocus on gun access, sewing storytellers

Tuesday: Labor polling points to opportunity in four electorates. Plus: how visible menders add charm through colourful patches

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State of the states: six politics experts take us around Australia in the final week of the campaign

In the first week of the campaign, we journeyed around the country with six politics experts to examine the key seats and issues affecting different parts of the Australia.

ABC News

How former member for Indi Cathy McGowan could be secret weapon for 'teal independents' in federal election

When Cathy McGowan won the federal seat of Indi nearly a decade ago, no-one could have predicted her impact on this current election campaign. Now, she's seen as a "secret weapon" of the independents movement.

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