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Government's preventative detention for ex-detainees who pose serious risks set to pass this week

The government on Wednesday will introduce its legislation to enable preventative detention of former immigration detainees judged to pose a high risk of committing serious violent or sexual crimes.

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The week in parliament: things get ugly on immigration detention with political blood spilled on both sides

Only one more joint sitting day to go in a brutal year, Ed Husic weighs in on theatre controversy and a hint of Christmas cheer

The Guardian - AU

Channel Seven’s Bruce Lehrmann scoop gets an unwelcome new airing

Awkward questions follow admission in defamation trial that Seven paid Lehrmann’s rent for a year. Plus: Rod Carnegie survives, whatever Nine may say

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Government undermines 'stop the boats' policy: Dutton

Peter Dutton says the government's response to a High Court decision that prompted the release of detained immigrants will undermine border operations.

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Grattan on Friday: As Albanese's fortunes slide, people start to wonder what sort of PM Peter Dutton might make

Peter Dutton has his tail up, but he’s being careful to manage expectations. As the opposition celebrates its suddenly improved fortunes, Dutton told the party room this week that inevitably the government would recalibrate over the summer break.

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Mourners farewell 'force of nature' Charlie Stevens

Friends and strangers alike have commemorated the life of Charlie Stevens, son of SA top cop Grant Stevens, after his death earlier this month.

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Labor blames Peter Dutton’s decisions as immigration minister for ‘mess’ of indefinite detention

Opposition leader allowed a man referred to as NZYQ apply for a visa after being convicted of raping a child

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Extra senators for ACT and NT will benefit left but increase malapportionment

The Poll Bludger has summarised the final report of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters (JSCEM) that was released Monday. The most contentious recommendation is that the number of senators for both the ACT and the Northern Territory be increased from two to four.

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‘Missing’ man who left immigration detention without electronic monitoring is located

Border force suggested man was ‘non-compliant’ but Guardian understands he was not read his visa conditions or fitted with ankle bracelet

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Dutton gives Christmas 'gift' of running Lego gauntlet

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has shared the Christmas spirit with families in need, but his donation comes with a warning to unsuspecting barefoot parents.

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Navy 'comfortable' with response to China warship clash

Australia's chief of navy has spoken about a dangerous incident involving a Chinese warship and Australian military divers.

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Rohingyan refugee NZYQ accidentally named in documents published by high court

Court spokesperson says plaintiff’s solicitors drew registry’s attention to ‘error’ and document has since been replaced

The Guardian - AU

Most voters now disapprove of Anthony Albanese’s performance as PM, Guardian Essential poll finds

Survey suggests Australians want more action on cost of living and only 20% think the stage-three tax cuts should go ahead

The Guardian - AU

‘I have been there’: Albanese references own experience of family violence as he defends Labor’s record

PM faces crossbench questions in parliament about whether government is doing enough to address violence against women

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Labor loses four points in two Newspolls to slump to a 50--50 tie

A federal Newspoll, conducted November 20–24 from a sample of 1,216, had Labor and the Coalition tied at 50–50 after preferences, a two-point gain for the Coalition since the previous Newspoll three weeks ago. Primary votes were 38% Coalition (up one), 31% Labor (down four), 13% Greens (up one), 6%…

The Guardian - AU

Crossbench MPs question family violence response – as it happened

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Sharma picked for ex-foreign minister's Senate seat

Liberal Party members in NSW have selected Dave Sharma to replace former foreign minister Marise Payne in the Senate, pipping favourite Andrew Constance.

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Labor's poll slump linked to cost of living pressures

Newspoll suggests support for the Labor government has taken a hit and it is tied with the coalition on a two-party preferred basis.

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The pain for Labor on immigration detention is not over – especially if the Coalition and Greens team up

While their motivations are different, the opposition parties have the numbers to force an inquiry – and prolong the fallout from the high court decision

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Former Wentworth MP Dave Sharma pulls off surprise victory for Liberal Senate vacancy

The former member for Wentworth, Dave Sharma, has won the Liberal Senate spot left by the retirement of the former Foreign Minister Maris Payne.

The Guardian - AU

Moderate Dave Sharma wins NSW Liberal Senate spot after beating both Peter Dutton-endorsed candidates

Liberal leader Peter Dutton had endorsed Andrew Constance and Zed Seselja for the seat opened up by Marise Payne’s resignation

The Guardian - AU

Labor ‘cleaning up mess’ left by Peter Dutton on national security, Tony Burke says

New laws aim to give courts power to strip dual nationals convicted of terrorism of Australian citizenship

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Opposition backs age verification for pornography

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has backed calls to implement age verification for viewing pornographic material online.

The Guardian - AU

Explainer: have people fleeing the Hamas-Israel war for Australia been through security checks?

About 800 Palestinians and more than 1,700 Israeli citizens have been granted temporary visas. How does this work?

The Guardian - AU

What’s Dutton’s strategy for picking the NSW Senate spot winner? Back both frontrunners

Leading moderate Andrew Constance is up against rightwinger Zed Seselja to fill the Liberals’ seat – but a dark horse could spoil the party

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