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I've studied the art of losing a referendum: the Australian government could have learned from other countries on these key points

It has been billed as Australia’s Brexit – a vote that pitted the so-called elites against the masses. The issue in question was the “voice to parliament”, a consultative body that would have given the roughly 3% of the Australian population that is Indigenous a constitutional right to be consulted…

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Australia decides against canceling Chinese company's lease of strategically important port

The Australian government has decided against canceling a Chinese company’s 99-year lease on strategically important Darwin Port despite U.S. concerns that foreign control could be used to spy on its military

The Independent UK

Grattan on Friday: Anthony Albanese had good motives but his referendum has done much harm

The National Anti-Corruption Commission the other day issued its weekly statement about its work program. The government legislated for the NACC late last year, it began operations on July 1, and it’s now going full steam.

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'We should be listening': the long history of Liberal innovation – and failure – on Indigenous policy

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains the names and images of deceased people.

The Conversation

Former PMs pour cold water on claims Anthony Pratt told them Trump’s US submarine secrets

A US news report claimed Donald Trump discussed secret US naval capabilities with the billionaire Australian businessman

The Guardian - AU

Voice misinformation like Mabo scaremongering: Grant

For Western Arrernte journalist Karla Grant, covering constitutional recognition is nothing new but she says the voice referendum has brought out an ugly side.

AAP

Trump allegedly shared potentially sensitive information about US nuclear subs with Australian billionaire

Anthony Pratt, a member of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, allegedly shared submarine details with former Australian PMs and journalists, according to media reports

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Our leaders are burning out while polarisation splits the nation and erodes trust in politics

After the voice referendum on 14 October, an act of leadership will be needed to knit the country back together

The Guardian - AU

Why the Voice could be a bulwark against Trumpism gaining a stronger foothold in Australia

As former Labor minister Barry Jones has wisely noted, the Voice referendum feels like 2016 all over again.

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'Player' Mike Pezzullo undone by power play

His addiction to texting is certainly bipartisan.

The Canberra Times

View from The Hill: 'Player' Mike Pezzullo undone by power play

Mike Pezzullo, one of Canberra’s most powerful and certainly most controversial public servants, cannot survive the revelation of the trove of text messages showing him blatantly inserting himself into the political process.

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Senior Australian public servant steps aside during probe of encrypted texts to premiers' friend

A senior Australian public servant has stepped aside while an investigation is underway into allegations that he sent encrypted messages to undermine some ministers and promote others to further his own career

The Independent UK

Home affairs department head Michael Pezzullo standing aside pending investigation over leaked texts

The home affairs minister Clare O’Neil said she was ‘aware’ of reporting by Nine of the texts, which include comments about political figures

The Guardian - AU

Coming soon to Fox? Tony Abbott, the Australian former PM who said climate crisis was ‘absolute crap’

Rupert Murdoch hailed him as a ‘conviction politician’ but in Australia he is well known for accusations of misogyny and climate scepticism

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From dictator to trailblazer, MPs react to Murdoch move

Politicians, many of whom have been in the firing line of Rupert Murdoch's media empire, have given mixed reactions to news of his retirement.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Australia reacts to Murdoch transition; Dark Mofo on hold for 2024; and another ex-employee sues Lizzo

Rupert Murdoch, 92, steps down from leading his media empire, with his son, Lachlan, set to take over

The Guardian - AU

Former Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull says Rupert Murdoch’s ‘anger-tainment’ damaged the democratic world

Longstanding Murdoch critic says mogul leaves ‘hell of a legacy’, as minister suggests he will still play ‘very big role’

Newsroom.co.nz

The Prime Ministerial peril of changing horses mid-stream

To lead Labour to victory again, Chris Hipkins would have to repeat the feat of one of New Zealand's greatest leaders Peter Fraser, writes John Bishop.

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Modern prime ministers have typically left parliament soon after defeat. So why doesn't Scott Morrison?

With each passing month, Scott Morrison is developing into a post-prime-ministership peculiarity. Well over a year since voters cast him from power, he remains limpet-like in the House of Representatives, defying speculation that he is ready to quit parliament and trigger a byelection in his New South Wales seat of…

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‘Yes’ optimistic as Australia sets date for Indigenous ‘Voice’ referendum

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says country will vote on proposal that could change it ‘for the better’ on October 14.

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The Vic Labor Party Is Considering A Ban On Workplace Rooting To Improve Parliamentary Behaviour

The plan has been compared to the 2018 "bonk ban", implemented by Malcolm Turnbull.

The Guardian - AU

Q+A on life support as executive producer joins Stan Grant and heads for the door

Q+A’s executive producer, Erin Vincent, quits the ABC. Plus: News Corp staff told to pay for print copies of SMH and AFR

The Guardian - AU

Turnbull government’s $33m grant went to company part-owned by mental health commissioner after lobbying

Exclusive: Funding to Innowell in 2017 without competitive tender was for mental health app and followed months of lobbying by Prof Ian Hickie. There is no suggestion of wrongdoing by Hickie

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Behavioural ‘experts’ quietly shaped robodebt's most devilish details – and their work in government continues

One of the things still worrying me about robodebt was the attention to detail.

AAP

Call for energy investors to make most of 'golden age'

Energy investors have been urged to take advantage of Australia's golden age in climate policy, with "crazy, science-denying" naysayers waiting in the wings.

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