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Losing question time opportunities to a bigger crossbench made the Coalition even crankier after its election loss

It was standing room only for the hour of glower which witnessed outrage from the new opposition and a solid start from the government

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Labor has introduced its controversial climate bill to parliament. Here's how to give it real teeth

Earlier today, the federal government introduced its hotly awaited climate change bill to parliament. Despite the attention and controversy it’s attracted, the proposed legislation – as it stands – would be almost entirely symbolic.

The Conversation

Labor is winding back reforms meant to hold super funds accountable to their members

Who could even question a requirement that super funds act in the best financial interests of their members?

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Mask advice divides new Parliament from its outset

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was elected on a promise of bringing people together, but the 47th Parliament was divided from its first day.

The New Daily

Record 85.7% of Greens preferenced Labor at federal election; electoral reform proposals

Under compulsory preferential voting, all formal votes must eventually preference one of the major parties over the other. The electoral commission has released preference flow information for all minor parties, This means we can tell, for example, how many Greens voters preferred Labor and how many the Coalition.

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While the ALP searches for its heart and the Greens its brain, perhaps what they both really need is courage

For Australia’s new centre-left government to work, both progressive parties have to put aside the machinations and recognise the best intentions of the other

The Guardian - AU

Liberal MP Bridget Archer willing to cross floor in support of 43 per cent climate target

Bridget Archer, who rebelled against the former government on key pieces of legislation, says she is prepared to do so again in support of enshrining a 43 per cent emissions reduction target into law.

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The historic photo that celebrates a moment of unity and pride in Indigenous Australian representation

Indigenous parliamentarians from diverse First Nations hope they can work together across party lines to bring meaningful change

The Guardian - AU

Federal parliament is back with a new government, new agenda, and a whole lot of new faces. What can we expect?

Parliament House is buzzing as first-time politicians get to grips with its labyrinthine corridors and complex procedures. Here's what to expect as the 47th Parliament of Australia sits for the first time.

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Parcels being checked for foot-and-mouth disease but Australian government says border should not shut

Coalition offers conflicting messages on if Indonesia border should be closed despite industry advice it would ‘do more harm than good’

The Guardian - AU

Alan Kohler: Small government and free markets – ideology or greed?

A desire to pay less tax is part of the conservative mindset, which will make it more persistent even if Professor Stiglitz is right about government.

The New Daily

The 47th parliament is the most diverse ever – but still doesn’t reflect Australia

While women have made the biggest gains, parliament still has a long way to go to truly reflect multicultural Australia

The Guardian - AU

Government pulls teeth of Australian Building and Construction Commission

The government this week will take the first step in killing off the controversial Australian Building and Construction Commission by stripping back its powers “to the bare legal minimum”.

The Conversation

A flurry of bills, with climate first cab off the rank: what’s on the agenda for the Albanese government?

While the new PM has vowed not to ‘waste a day in government’, budget restraint will be a key theme – and he doesn’t intend to ruffle too many feathers

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Coalition ‘subverted democracy’ with election-day statement on asylum boat, Labor says

Home affairs minister Clare O’Neil says former government’s pressuring of public servants to reveal boat arrival was ‘unprecedented’

The Guardian - AU

Sexism, the Canberra bubble and climate: the battlegrounds for Zoe Daniel

After riding the ‘teal’ wave into a seat in parliament, the Goldstein MP outlines her priorities

The Guardian - AU

‘Disgraceful’: report reveals Morrison government pressured border force to promote election day boat arrival

Labor says action by former government ‘sabotaged’ protocols for political gain and was ‘without precedent’ in Australian history

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Advocates for homeless pressure Council members Ervin, Waguespack to support ballot question to fund housing

Advocates with the Bring Chicago Home Coalition protested outside the offices of City Council members Jason Ervin (28th) and Scott Waguespack (32nd) this week to push for their support to add a question on the November ballot asking voters to create a dedicated revenue stream to house people…

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Former carbon pricing mastermind Greg Combet backs proposed fix for Australia's energy crisis

Former federal climate change minister backs proposed fix for crisis-riddled national electricity market, calling for ideology to be taken out of debate.

The Conversation

Labor won't overhaul environment laws until next year. Here are 5 easy wins it could aim for now

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek this week acknowledged the grave state of Australia’s environment and pledged new laws to go before parliament next year.

The Guardian - AU

Federal Icac to cover private contractors working for government, attorney general says

Mark Dreyfus expands jurisdiction of proposed anti-corruption watchdog to include companies awarded commonwealth contracts worth billions of dollars

The Guardian - AU

Labor cleans out Infrastructure Australia board amid concerns over ‘partisan appointments’

Federal infrastructure minister Catherine King appoints experts to review body’s mandate and composition to ‘get it back on track’

The Guardian - AU

Coalition changes allowing renewable energy agency to fund fossil fuel projects to be scrapped

Climate change minister Chris Bowen says Arena will have mandate to accelerate electrification and focus on renewable technology

The New Daily

Crossbench MP predicts ‘welcome’ car emissions change as climate negotiations continue

Independent MP Kylea Tink says negotiations for legislation on a 43 per cent emissions reduction target have already been fruitful.

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: child Covid fine revelations in NSW, final two in Tory leadership contest, polenta aplenty

Thursday: investigation reveals NSW government suggested children as young as 10 could work off fines of about $1,000. Plus: Novak Djokovic likely to be barred from US Open

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