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The opposition says Australia’s approach to refugees from Gaza is too generous. Who is actually being let in?

The Coalition has called on Labor to refuse entry to all Palestinians fleeing Gaza and questioned the level of security checks. What are the facts behind the noise?

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2024

‘Strong sentiment’ among construction union members to disaffiliate from Labor, CFMEU secretary says

Zach Smith says federal government plan to appoint administrators has left members feeling their democratic rights have been stripped

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2024

Peter Dutton tells Coalition party room he only wants temporary pause on Gaza visas as part of ‘principled stance’

Some Coalition MPs have indicated privately they would be concerned if opposition leader was advocating to permanently refuse visas to Palestinians

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2024

Bridget Archer and Fatima Payman sign letter pushing for total ban on gambling ads as independent MPs urge free vote

More than 20 parliamentarians – including Jacqui Lambie and Lidia Thorpe – sign letter calling for blanket ban

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2024

Public memorial tree for ex-PM Abbott felled twice

Security will be upgraded at a NSW Blue Mountains park after a young oak tree planted to mark the tenure of former prime minister Tony Abbott was vandalised.

AAP · Aug 20, 2024

Leaders go head-to-head in final days of campaign

The chief minister and opposition leader have traded barbs just four days before polls close.

AAP · Aug 20, 2024

Nearly half of New Zealanders say government policies increasing racial tensions, poll finds

1News Verian poll comes amid growing concern the coalition’s policy direction will wind back Māori rights

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2024

'Rotten to the core': racism claim over fatal diagnosis

The father of an Indigenous man who was fatally misdiagnosed with a drug-related illness says the doctor responsible shouldn't be treating patients.

AAP · Aug 20, 2024

Legal fight looms as Libs drop plan on lawyer's advice

Candidates who have been left unelectable after a Liberal Party paperwork stuff-up are considering legal action, as the party abandons its own litigation.

AAP · Aug 19, 2024

Coalition senators split in voting on Ralph Babet motion on abortion – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2024