Country will 'rise to the occasion' on voice: Burney Ahead of the final parliamentary vote to set up the Indigenous voice referendum, Linda Burney says she's confident Australia will get around the 'yes' vote. AAP · Jun 17, 2023
Senator David Van resigns from party, not parliament Victorian senator David Van has resigned from the Liberal Party following allegations of misconduct against female colleagues but will remain in parliament. AAP · Jun 17, 2023
Tipra Motha Party leader files police complaint against news portal for ‘racist jibe’ A leader of the Tipra Motha Party filed a police complaint on June 16 against a Tripura news website for referring to its member as a “Chinese aunty”. Newslaundry · Jun 17, 2023
Senator at centre of groping scandal resigns from Liberal Party Embattled Victorian senator David Van has resigned from the Liberal Party following allegations of misconduct against female colleagues The New Daily · Jun 17, 2023
Victorian senator David Van resigns from Liberal Party Victorian senator David Van has resigned from the Liberal Party, claiming he has not been afforded procedural fairness over misconduct claims. AAP · Jun 17, 2023
Anthony Albanese and Daniel Andrews urge Labor faithful to campaign for Indigenous voice to parliament Victorian premier calls referendum a ‘juncture in our history that calls on us to stand together’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2023
‘We will come back’: Dutton tries to rally battered Libs as third ‘groping victim’ names banished senator Dutton has issued a rallying cry to Liberal Party faithful as allegations of misconduct against one of their own rock federal parliament. The New Daily · Jun 17, 2023
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews basks in achievements amid retirement rumours Daniel Andrews has addressed Victorian Labor faithful at the state party conference as speculation swirls about his political future. The New Daily · Jun 17, 2023
Dutton to address Liberals after booting Vic senator The federal council of the Liberal Party is meeting amid allegations of inappropriate conduct made against Victorian senator David Van. The New Daily · Jun 16, 2023
Exhibition delves into Australia's 'secret war' A mixed-media exhibition in Mildura explores Australia's past through the looking glass of renowned Aboriginal artists Judy Watson and Yhonnie Scarce. AAP · Jun 16, 2023
Factions, power and Daniel Andrews: Victorian Labor prepares for its first state conference in more than three years They used to be the setting of some of the party’s most dramatic spats. But the biggest realignment of factional power has occurred behind close doors The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2023
Australia’s politicians agree on one thing – it was a shocking week in parliament Having spent two years trying to do better on sexual violence allegations, the damage will reverberate for some time The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2023
‘A crime not to go home’: 24-hour curfews forcing Queensland children to live with violent offenders An increasing number of young people have been made subject to harsh restrictions as part of their bail conditions The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2023
Conservative Australian senator denies ‘another allegation’ of inappropriate touching Main opposition party leader Peter Dutton comments on third allegation after he expelled David Van The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023
The Conversation · Jun 16, 2023 View from The Hill: Victorian Liberal Party to meet about allegations against Senator David Van Peter Dutton on Friday declared Victorian Liberal senator David Van should leave parliament ASAP.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2023 Afternoon Update: Pressure mounts on David Van to quit parliament; ex-VFL star found to have abused child; and the Ashes previewed Female politicians across political spectrum offer support to Lidia Thorpe after senator’s assessment of ‘toxic’ culture in parliament
AAP · Jun 16, 2023 Kids were my whole world, McLeod dad tells coroner Charmaine McLeod's former partner and father of the four children who died in a car crash three years ago has read his victim impact statement to the coroner.
AAP · Jun 16, 2023 Fight to repatriate Aust women, kids from Syrian camp A fight has begun for the repatriation of eight Australian women and their 18 children from a Syrian refugee camp where they've been held for up to four years.
AAP · Jun 16, 2023 Indigenous man's drowning sparks police safety concerns The drowning of an Indigenous man during a police chase on the NSW mid-north coast has prompted coronial recommendations for a water safety review.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2023 Liberals to meet over David Van’s future as Peter Dutton calls for his resignation Weekend meeting will discuss senator’s party ties as former colleague Amanda Stoker says she’s ‘fine’ and glad she spoke up
Motorsport · Jun 16, 2023 2023 Supercars Darwin Triple Crown – Start time, how to watch, channel & more The northern swing kicks off with the annual trip to the Top End, which will once again mark the official Indigenous round.
The New Daily · Jun 16, 2023 ‘Sooner than later’: Dutton calls for Van to quit Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has confirmed further allegations have been brought against Liberal senator David Van, calling on him to quit parliament.
The New Daily · Jun 16, 2023 Dutton urges embattled Senator to quit, as third woman comes forward Peter Dutton wants embattled senator David Van to quit parliament, after revealing a third woman has made accusations against him.
The New Daily · Jun 16, 2023 Women MPs speak out over parliament’s toxic culture Parliamentarians from across the divide have raised concerns about the politicisation of sexual assault and misconduct allegations.
The Conversation · Jun 15, 2023 Woeful Victorian poll for state Coalition; Victoria and NSW to lose federal seats as WA gains A Victorian state Resolve poll for The Age, conducted with the federal May and June Resolve polls from a sample of about 1,000, gave Labor 41% of the primary vote (down one since April), the Coalition just 26% (down four), the Greens 15% (up five), independents 12% (steady) and others…