No vacancy tax despite 'unprecedented' NSW homes crisis A federal fund is due to deliver 1500 extra social houses for NSW, but that represents a tiny fraction of the demand for affordable properties in the state. AAP · Oct 4, 2023
Central Land Council makes yes plea at Uluru – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2023
Voice certainly winnable, says PM as pre-polling opens Despite pessimistic polling for the voice to parliament referendum, Anthony Albanese is maintaining his optimism ahead of the vote on October 14. AAP · Oct 3, 2023
Refugees target PM's office in permanent visa protest Asylum seekers who feel let down by Australia's fast-track scheme are protesting for permanent visas at PM Anthony Albanese's electorate office. AAP · Oct 3, 2023
Guardian Essential poll: yes vote gains ground but no still ahead on Indigenous voice Latest survey suggests 28% of voters remain in play as Anthony Albanese says one-on-one chats will shape referendum outcome The Guardian - AU · Oct 2, 2023
Peter Dutton, both prophet and protagonist, has made his division manifest But being relentlessly negative won’t convince undecided and disengaged voters you are worth a look. It is not a strategy for winning back the teal seats The Guardian - AU · Oct 2, 2023
Early voting begins in Australia’s Indigenous Voice referendum PM Anthony Albanese rallies support for Indigenous Voice in Melbourne as early voting begins in parts of Australia. Al Jazeera · Oct 2, 2023
Early voting begins in New Zealand's general election and in Australia for Indigenous 'Voice' Early voting has begun in New Zealand for the nation’s Oct. 14 general election, with conservative contender Christopher Luxon casting his ballot The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
What kind of Australia will we wake up to if the Voice referendum is defeated on October 14? It was Robert Menzies, father of the modern Liberal Party, who famously remarked: “to get an affirmative vote from the Australian people on a referendum proposal is the labour of Hercules”. The Conversation · Oct 1, 2023
Anthony Albanese & Peter Dutton Have Faced Off In A Roast Battle At The AFL Grand Final Brekkie During the AFL’s annual Grand Final Breakfast, PM Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton exchanged barbs. Pedestrian.tv · Sep 30, 2023
Ron Barassi lauded as political leaders line up jibes Politics and footy merged in a very public way as nervous fans, dignitaries and AFL officials broke bread at an annual pre-grand final breakfast. AAP · Sep 30, 2023
Our leaders are burning out while polarisation splits the nation and erodes trust in politics After the voice referendum on 14 October, an act of leadership will be needed to knit the country back together The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2023
'Listen for a better future': music legend backs voice One of Australia's most celebrated singer-songwriters has added his voice to the 'yes' campaign, saying Australia is "not the land of the fair go". AAP · Sep 29, 2023
Afternoon Update: Extinction Rebellion disrupts AFL parade; Clive Palmer to launch no ad blitz; and what to stream in October Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Afternoon Update here, and start your day with our Morning Mail newsletter The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2023
AAP · Sep 29, 2023 Albanese endorses Allan following robust meeting claims Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan met with the prime minister hours after a minister confirmed she was picked for the job after a "robust" meeting.
AAP · Sep 29, 2023 Concussion research a focus at Collingwood AFL HQ Concussion is a focus at a new research hub at Collingwood headquarters, opened by the prime minister on the eve of their AFL Grand Final clash with the Lions.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2023 AFR’s power list goes deep fake with the likes of Sam Kerr and Margot Robbie to make a point The AFR’s AI images seem to have missed the mark, this week, while Sky News might just be seeing the light when it comes to climate change
AAP · Sep 29, 2023 Farmers plea with PM to rethink live sheep export ban Almost two dozen farming groups have signed an open letter to the prime minister calling on government to reverse its policy on phasing out live sheep by sea.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2023 The voice debate has been a long fight – and the blows have landed hardest on First Nations people At times it has felt like being a punching bag, belted about by unrelated resentments: about welcomes to country, perceived special treatment and nasty stereotypes disguised as jokes
The Conversation · Sep 28, 2023 Grattan on Friday: In the second half of this term Albanese will need to concentrate on delivery Labor’s national landscape is changing. Daniel Andrews’ abrupt exit from the Victorian premiership this week is the latest development in a wider picture.
AAP · Sep 28, 2023 Wong cooks up 'yes' vote support with celebrity TV chef The prime minister and foreign minister are campaigning in suburban Sydney to drum up support for an Indigenous voice and constitutional recognition.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2023 Former Qantas boss Alan Joyce could face jail if he fails to front Senate aviation inquiry Bridget McKenzie warns former CEO of legal ramifications if he does not provide evidence on blocking of Qatar Airways flights to Australia
The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2023 Anthony Albanese to accelerate transition to low emissions after voice referendum Exclusive: PM says ‘right decisions’ are needed to ensure Australia emerges a winner in the global race to renewable energy
The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2023 NSW raises concerns about volume of gambling ads but declines to endorse total ban Advocate Tim Costello fears state resistance could be excuse for federal Labor to ‘kick the ad ban recommendation into the long grass’
The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2023 Albanese says attacks on Dan Andrews ‘low point in journalism’ as News Corp vitriol continues after resignation Murdoch papers declare the premier’s electoral popularity was a ‘cult’ and his legacy nothing but a state ‘deep in debt’