Local member issues warning after Caulfield protests – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2023
Halfway through their term, the 'teal' MPs look here to stay – and may present a huge challenge in 2025 Halfway through the 47th federal parliament, we can begin cautiously to gauge the potential historical significance of the “teal” independents. The Conversation · Nov 12, 2023
‘Enough is enough’: former Coalition environment minister joins push for a national ban on native forest logging Robert Hill, Peter Garrett and former state ministers back teal MP Sophie Scamps’ call on all governments to work together on transition The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2023
How a false claim about wind turbines killing whales is spinning out of control in coastal Australia Windfarm critics claim projects will harm marine life. Scientists say that’s not backed by credible evidence The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2023
‘Red-hot anger’: Why Labor is on a ‘tightrope’ over its response to the Israel-Hamas war Calls for ALP to support a ceasefire grow as rank and file members quit and migrant communities in heartland seats threaten to turn away The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2023
Rupert Murdoch eases into retirement as Lachlan takes up baton of ‘philosophical integrity’ News Corp’s new chair praises coverage of Indigenous voice referendum and rallies troops against Labor’s proposed misinformation laws. Plus: ABC boss addresses Gaza coverage The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2023
NSW dumps $2m ‘wellbeing’ survey that asked if immigrants were taking Australian jobs Exclusive: Commissioned during the previous Coalition government, the study polled residents about government services as well as immigration and multiculturalism The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2023
Grattan on Friday: When Labor states don't dance to the Albanese government's tune It’s helpful for the Albanese government to have all mainland states in Labor hands – but only up to a point. The Conversation · Nov 9, 2023
Small modular nuclear reactor that was hailed by Coalition as future cancelled due to rising costs Opposition climate and energy spokesperson had pointed to SMRs as a solution to Australia’s energy needs, but experts raise questions over price tag The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2023
A Liberals’ own Killing Season, Shaun Micallef returns and more drama: ABC announces new offerings for 2024 A landmark documentary on the Coalition in power joins a mix of new shows and series returns on the public broadcaster’s lineup The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2023
Labor facing showdown with Pocock and Lambie after Senate passes industrial relations bills Tony Burke refuses to guarantee house vote on separate bills in move Pocock calls ‘extraordinary’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2023
Australia releases stateless man on ‘strict conditions’ after indefinite immigration detention ruled unlawful Penny Wong reveals Rohingya man known as NZYQ no longer in immigration detention following high court’s landmark ruling The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2023
Morning Mail: $100m PPE debacle exposed, boats turned back, Maxwell’s World Cup miracle Our investigation reveals how taxpayers invested millions and got 46m unusable masks in exchange; allrounder blasts astonishing 201 not out to beat Afghanistan The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2023
Almost 200 asylum seekers returned by Albanese government since May 2022 Seven vessels have been turned back or returned to their place of origin as Labor quietly continues Coalition policy of Operation Sovereign Borders The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2023 Majority of Australians struggling financially, Essential poll finds Almost a quarter of households say interest rate rises are having a ‘very negative’ impact, as the RBA considers a 13th rate rise this cycle
The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2023 Opposition backs Albanese government’s controversial CO2 sea dumping bill In Senate debate, Greens call bill a ‘sham’ that will allow fossil fuel companies to meet emissions reductions targets while exporting those emissions
The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2023 Greens stage Senate walkout over Labor’s Israel-Hamas war response Mehreen Faruqi leads boycott of question time to protest against claimed Albanese government inaction over conflict in Gaza
The Conversation · Nov 5, 2023 Albanese and Labor slump to worst position in Newspoll since 2022 election A national Newspoll, conducted October 30 to November 3 from a sample of 1,220 people, gave Labor a 52–48% lead over the Coalition, a two-point gain for the Coalition since the final Newspoll before the October 14 Voice referendum. This is Labor’s narrowest lead in Newspoll since the 2022 federal…
The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2023 Morrison says world should not get ‘suckered into’ Gaza ceasefire – as it happened This blog is now closed.
AAP · Nov 5, 2023 'Active' cyber insurers to combat scourge of ransomware A cyber insurer is bringing its products to Australia in a strategic partnership with Allianz as companies demand better protection from "countless" attacks.
The Conversation · Nov 2, 2023 Regulating political misinformation isn't easy, but it's necessary to protect democracy The recent open letter to the prime minister and parliamentarians broke the week-long silence from Indigenous leaders after the country rejected the proposed First Nations Voice to Parliament. The letter emphasised the damage caused by the “lies in political advertising and communication” prevalent in the recent campaign.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2023 Convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika could be released after winning high court battle for Australian citizenship Court rules that another aspect of Coalition-era laws to strip citizenship is invalid
The Conversation · Oct 31, 2023 Labor recovers in Morgan after post-referendum slump; LNP leads in Queensland A federal Morgan poll, conducted October 22–29 from a sample of 1,375, gave Labor a 53–47 lead, a 3.5-point gain for Labor since the previous week. An earlier poll, taken in the week after the Voice referendum was heavily defeated, was the first by any pollster this term to give…
The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2023 Almost 40% think Australia should dump US alliance if Donald Trump returns as president, poll finds Survey finds 47% believe Aukus locks Australia in to supporting the US in an armed conflict, while concern about conflict with China has fallen
The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2023 Guardian Essential poll: most voters don’t believe Australia will meet Labor’s net zero by 2050 target Almost three-quarters say development of renewables should not ‘come at the expense of local communities’ and half support nuclear energy