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David Pocock says offshore asylum seekers ‘victims of our collective political failure’ as evacuation bill defeated

Independent’s comments made in support of proposal to bring to Australia 150 refugees and asylum seekers held in PNG and Nauru

The Guardian - AU

‘She said yes’: with no French getaway on the cards, Victorian MP Nathan Lambert proposes in parliament

Applause erupts from both sides of the chamber after Labor MP’s romantic gesture in his first speech

The Guardian - AU

Senior election official queries access to voter rolls

The Australian Electoral Commission's deputy commissioner says he's losing sleep over some independent candidates having access to voter information.

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Voice missing piece to closing gap: Indigenous envoy

Indigenous senator Pat Dodson says a constitutionally enshrined voice would help address First Nations disadvantage by ensuring a proper consultation process.

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Concerns Alice Springs health workforce crisis threatening Aboriginal life expectancy gains

Life expectancy gains for Indigenous communities in Central Australia have been hard-won. But there are fears a healthcare staffing crisis in Alice Springs could unravel the progress made.

ABC News

Second portrait of Moree Aboriginal elder and activist Polly Cutmore to hang in the National Portrait Gallery

Gomeroi and Anaiwan woman Polly Cutmore says she sees her family and its history in the portraits — from Moree's segregation laws, to her activism work today.

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Calls for Australia's employment laws to be overhauled in wake of stoush between Sally Rugg and Monique Ryan

A Federal Court challenge between high-profile political staffer Sally Rugg and teal MP Monique Ryan shines a light on Australia's "troubling" parliamentary culture and prompts experts to call for employment legislation to be overhauled.

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Federal government criticised for not raising awareness of multicultural policies review

Community groups say they were not informed about a Home Affairs review into multicultural policies, with submissions for the terms of reference closing on March 19.

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Border checkpoints lead to unlikely friendships between farm communities, personnel

Deliveries of baked goods, firewood, pet lambs and even a Lachie Neale visit helped these border residents form lasting bonds with the officers at COVID border checkpoints.

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NSW Coalition accused of racism and paternalism after pledge to stop controversial development

Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council proposed building 450 homes at Sydney’s Lizard Rock

The Guardian - AU

British high commissioner to Australia says UK will do more to shake off legacy of colonialism

Vicki Treadell will set out a case that the UK has made progress on projecting a more modern multicultural history in speech to Press Club in Canberra

The Guardian - AU

Aussie basketball star 'gifted' baby by sister-in-law as part of ancient indigenous custom

Women's National Basketball League MVP Cayla George has opened up about the birth of her baby daughter Pearl, who was "gifted" to her by her sister-in-law after she and her husband Kailou were unable to conceive

Daily Mirror

Senate probe clears Lidia Thorpe of contempt over undisclosed relationship

A parliamentary investigation into senator Lidia Thorpe's undisclosed relationship with a former motorcycle gang leader has cleared her of contempt of parliament.

ABC News

Dumped Liberal MP Melanie Gibbons set to take on independent Gareth Ward in Kiama

Melanie Gibbons made the announcement to take on the independent member for Kiama hours ahead of nominations closing.

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Former AFP assistant commissioner fronts inquest into death of Kumanjayi Walker in Alice Springs

A former assistant commissioner of the Australian Federal Police has criticised the executive oversight of the team deployed to Yuendumu to arrest Kumanjayi Walker in 2019, describing it as "totally lacking".

Newcastle Herald

Libs cutting it fine to name Port Stephens candidate

Four years ago, Liberal leader Gladys Berejiklian declared Port Stephens crucial to the overall election result.

The Guardian - AU

Aunty Sherry Tilberoo’s family call for ‘accountability’ over her death at Brisbane watch house

Indigenous woman’s relatives tell inquest they want to make sure ‘this never happens again’

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Canberra woman suing Alexander Maconochie Centre says her human rights were violated in 'degrading' strip search

A former prisoner says it felt like she was being "pack raped" when officers removed her from her cell before a strip search that she says breached her human rights.

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Greens lawyers told me to say I dated bikie: Thorpe

Senator Lidia Thorpe says she only shared one kiss with a former bikie despite previously admitting the pair had been in a relationship.

ABC News

Indigenous woman's death in custody was not 'inevitable or acceptable', sister tells inquest

Sister of woman who died in custody at a Brisbane watch house tells inquiry she should still be here today.

ABC News

Australia Post suspends mail delivery to hundreds of Alice Springs homes after alleged attacks

A series of alleged attacks against a veteran Alice Springs postie has prompted a letter telling some residents their mail will stay at the post office for collection.

AAP

'Never again' says family at deaths in custody inquest

Shiralee Deanne Tilberoo, known as Aunty Sherry, died at the Brisbane watch house in September 2020, prompting Black Lives Matter protests across the city.

The Guardian - AU

NT police unit involved in Kumanjayi Walker shooting was a ‘paramilitary group’, inquest told

Academic also tells coroner that texts sent by constable Zachary Rolfe showed a ‘cowboy’ mindset with a ‘sense of impunity’

ABC News

Aboriginal elders give federal court evidence on FMG Pilbara dispute

The Federal Court has heard evidence as part of a long-running dispute between traditional owners and Andrew Forrest's resources company.

ABC News

Labor's Lucy Hood welcomes brother Ben Hood to parliament as Liberal MP in historic first

A new Liberal MP has been sworn in to South Australia's Legislative Council but Ben Hood's first day of parliament has been a bit different to most, with his sister Lucy, who is a Labor MP welcoming him to the house.

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