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Man dies in Victorian town of Rochester and Shepparton told to evacuate – as it happened

More than 500 Victorian homes damaged and 500 others cut off in flooding. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

Anti-corruption watchdog details unveiled

The federal government's laws to set up a national anti-corruption commission have been introduced to parliament, sparking a debate over its scope and powers.

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Clock ticking on MPs move to revoke $18 million from Governor-General’s favoured charity

Crossbench MPs have given the government 15 sitting days to stand in the way of their move to revoke an $18 million grant to a charity.

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Scott Morrison's veto of a gas-drilling plan off Sydney was strange – but it should not be overturned

Federal parliament has been rocked by extraordinary revelations that Scott Morrison secretly assumed control of numerous ministries, including the resources portfolio, in the last term of government. The then prime minister went further and used his new powers to knock back a gas-drilling proposal off the New South Wales coast.

The Conversation

Push for parliament’s privileges committee to probe Scott Morrison over ministerial appointments

Greens senator David Shoebridge and independent MP Sophie Scamps among those calling for investigation of former PM

The Guardian - AU

Federal Icac should be overseen by non-government MPs to ensure funding, crossbench says

Zali Steggall says parliamentary committee that will watch over commission should be ‘multi-partisan, not bipartisan’

The Guardian - AU

Climate target bill passes lower house after being amended by Greens and 'teal' crossbenchers

The government has agreed to Greens and "teal" independent amendments to its climate target bill, despite not requiring their votes in the lower house, in a sign of what the crossbench hopes is a new approach to politics.

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Women are turning the tide on climate policy worldwide, and may launch a new era for Australia

When the new federal parliament opened last week, a record number of female politicians took their seats: 38% in the House of Representatives and 57% in the Senate. This changing of the guard, with women at the forefront, brings an opportunity to accelerate Australia’s efforts on climate change.

The Conversation

One Nation senators and David Pocock granted second adviser amid backlash over crossbench staff cuts

More senators and MPs due to meet Anthony Albanese next week after crossbenchers warned cuts could slow Labor’s legislative agenda

The Guardian - AU

‘Dutton insurance’: crossbench MPs set joint demands on Labor’s climate bill

The seven independents want a mechanism to protect emissions target from ‘future governments’ as they signal desire to negotiate

The Guardian - AU

Chris Bowen shares draft climate bill as independents and Greens turn up heat for more ambitious action

Greens call for moratorium on new oil and gas projects as some independents urge Labor not to rush major policy for political reasons

The Guardian - AU

Emissions talks with crossbenchers under way as Bowen leaves door open to change

Chris Bowen stated Labor’s target of reducing emissions by 43 per cent was not capped – now acknowledging climate cuts may go deeper.

The New Daily

Independents say crossbencher staff cuts will ‘slow down’ Labor’s legislative agenda

United Australia Party joins criticism as Albanese cites ‘fairness and equity’ and says private discussions have been more ‘constructive’

The Guardian - AU

Ministers defend cut to crossbenchers’ advisers, despite fury of Jacqui Lambie and other independents

Lambie, Zali Steggall and David Pocock have attacked the Albanese government’s decision, saying they may not support legislation if they don’t have the resources to understand it

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Albanese wants a respectful parliament

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will respect Peter Dutton and Sussan Ley, who are expected to form the new leadership of the Liberal Party.

The Guardian - AU

Listen, engage, show you care: how Greens and independents took local politics all the way to Canberra

Voters disenchanted with the cynical politics of the main parties were ripe for conversion – they just needed someone to knock on their door and listen

The Guardian - AU

Amid the rubble of election defeat, are claims of a dying net zero agenda credible?

Barnaby Joyce ponders ditching net zero, while Matt Canavan’s claim the climate goal is ‘a failed agenda’ globally dismissed as ‘laughably untrue’

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Teal independents: who are they and how did they upend Australia’s election?

What does historic move of voters away from the two major parties mean for the future of Australian politics?

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Who are the crossbenchers after the election? And how will they vote in Parliament?

Australia's parliament is facing a supersized crossbench in the wake of the "teal wave" and a unprecedented number of Greens candidates elected. But what does all this mean for the new parliament? And who are these new crossbencher?

The Conversation

The teals and Greens will turn up the heat on Labor's climate policy. Here's what to expect

Public concern over climate change was a clear factor in the election of Australia’s new Labor government. Incoming Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has committed to action on the issue, declaring on Saturday night: “Together we can take advantage of the opportunity for Australia to be a renewable energy superpower”.

The New Daily

The teal wave: Meet the pro-climate women who took on the Liberal Party and won

A wave of independent, teal candidates running on climate action and transparency rocked the election – causing major upsets for the Liberal Party.

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Who are the independents likely headed to parliament after election night's 'teal bath'?

Several well-funded independents ran against established Liberals on a promise of climate action and government integrity. Here's how the night has turned out for them.

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Zali Steggall Has Stonkingly Beaten Transphobe Katherine Deves For The Seat Of Warringah

Later, loser.

The Guardian - AU

Seats to watch: the electorates that could decide who will win the federal election

From affluent inner-city seats to regional marginals, here are the seats most likely to change hands in today’s Australian election

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What are the rules around truth in political advertising in a federal election?

Signs falsely depicting independent candidates as part of the Greens are in breach of the Electoral Act, the Australian Electoral Commission says. So what are the rules?

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