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The best (and worst) of the secret minister memes from Australian politicians

Crafting a finely honed meme is no easy task. And in the wake of revelations of Scott Morrison’s secret ministries,…

Crikey

‘Schedule time to eat’: Greens MP Stephen Bates on 14-hour days, working with the teals, and why he regrets nothing

The new MP discusses his first few weeks on the job, and why he rewrote his maiden speech the night…

Crikey

Proposal for LGBTQI commissioner sidelined

The crossbench is calling for a dedicated LGBTQI human rights commissioner as the federal government proposes changes to appointment processes.

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Greens MP advocates for mental health

Stephen Bates has spoken of his experience working in low-paid jobs and coming out as gay in the new Greens…

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Welcome, new content creators of the 47th Parliament (and au revoir, Craig Kelly et al)

With George Christensen, Craig Kelly and others gone, some great content mines are lost. With your help, Crikey looks forward…

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Bill Shorten intervenes to remove ‘birthing parent’ from medical forms amid criticism in Daily Telegraph

Decision to stop trial of trans-inclusive language at three hospitals condemned by LGBTQ+ advocates and praised by Katherine Deves

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Roots and leaves

China has criticised the former Morrison government for being the “root cause” of our frosty diplomatic relations with the nation,…

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‘More than happy for them to underestimate me’: Greens MP Stephen Bates on being young, gay and unafraid

‘If other politicians have an issue with me, they can take it up with the voters,’ he said.

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'Forgotten' renters hope recent federal election will turn the tide for housing policies

Rosie Wallis has been renting her entire adult life and, like many renters, she has felt neglected — politically —…

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Why was the jubilee a success? Because republicans had nothing as jolly to offer

The palace will be well pleased with the public reaction. But they still rely on the Queen for that goodwill,…

The Guardian - UK

Knock-on effect: Greens to target ‘quiet Australians’ with winning campaign template

Having claimed three Brisbane seats by door-knocking and listening, party now has sights set on the suburbs

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…

ABC News

Incoming class of ’22 will bring real life experience to the job — and that can only be a good thing

As the federal election results have shown, Australians want leaders who understand our lives, instead of just saying they do.

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Greens MP-Elect Stephen Bates Has A Couple More Retail Shifts To Pull Before Going To Canberra

A true man of the people.

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Vote counting continues with Labor one seat from majority – as it happened

Follow all the day’s developments

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Political analyst says Greens will have 'all the power in the world' if Labor cannot form majority

Labor has secured 75 seats but needs one more to form government in its own right and a political analyst…

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Incoming Greens MP Stephen Bates is still coming to terms with Brisbane victory in federal election

The incoming Greens MP in the federal seat of Brisbane will be quadrupling his salary and has been to Parliament…

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Federal election: Labor needs one more seat for majority as vote count continues, Greens secure Brisbane seat — as it happened

Katy Gallagher says the new government is going to work "line by line" through the federal budget to find opportunities…

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Final poll counting expected on Monday

Voters could know soon whether Labor has won enough seats to form a majority government while the new PM says…

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Greens declare victory in Brisbane

The Greens have claimed their fourth federal lower house seat, taking Brisbane in Queensland from the Liberals after a tense…

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Greens Candidate Stephen Bates, Who Ran Iconic Grindr Election Ads, Just Won The Seat Of Brissy

Who can forget “put Stephen Bates on top this election”?

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Greens' Stephen Bates wins the seat of Brisbane in the federal election

The Greens' Stephen Bates wins the seat of Brisbane, with Labor conceding on Saturday afternoon. The result leaves Prime Minister…

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Coalition ‘dropped the ball’ on Pacific, Albanese says as Samoa signs China agreement – as it happened

Prime minister says Labor ‘won’t drop the ball’ as Samoa signs agreement with China; the Greens’ Stephen Bates claims victory…

The Guardian - AU

When will we know who wins the seat of Brisbane in the federal election? Will Pauline Hanson win a Queensland Senate seat?

It's one of only four seats in Australia still in doubt and Queensland's last seat to be called — so…

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Federal election latest: Which seats are still in doubt? And when will vote-counting finish?

Labor is one seat away from forming a majority government. And days on from Saturday’s election, four seats now remain…

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