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The immigration bill, which will go before a Senate inquiry, also gives the government immunity from being sued by people harmed during deportation

Anthony Albanese and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the G20 summit with both countries committing to stability, and the Coalition has voted against Labor’s cap on international student numbers.

Survey also reveals concern about Trump’s effect on economy and climate crisis – although 48% think hotter summers caused by ‘normal fluctuations’

Joint committee supports giving users the power to alter, reset or turn off algorithms but hedges on key question of age bar

In a surprise move, the Coalition has announced it will vote against Labor’s bill to cap international student numbers. This follows previous Coalition comments saying it would work with universities to “put a cap on foreign students”.

Labor shuts down a bid by independent MP Kate Chaney to send proposed reforms to an inquiry

Parliament is set to consider up to 30 pieces of legislation in the final two sitting weeks of the year — if it can find time between the valedictory speeches of retiring politicians…

ALP denies reforms rushed into parliament are designed to target Simon Holmes à Court and Clive Palmer

A byelection occurred on Saturday in the South Australian Liberal-held state seat of Black. With all election day votes counted, Labor gained Black by a 60.6–39.4 margin over the Liberals, a 13.3% swing to Labor since the 2022 state election. Primary votes were 46.5% Labor (up 8.4%), 32.3% Liberals (down…

There are more than 30 pieces of legislation scheduled to be considered in the November sitting fortnight – as well as the electoral reform proposals

The government’s plan also affects campaign spending, donation disclosures and truth in advertising – and has upset Clive Palmer and teal independents