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Palestinian statehood declares 'enough' suffering

Australia is considering the timing of recognising a Palestinian state, as other nations commit to formal acknowledgement at the United Nations.

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‘Action, not slogans’: Albanese dismisses pressure from Labor MPs to toughen Israel stance

The prime minister resists demands for more sanctions as clamour grows to follow UK and France in recognising Palestine

The Guardian - AU

PM firm on Palestinian statehood as pressure mounts

Australia won't follow France and the United Kingdom in pushing for Palestinian statehood to pressure Israel into abiding by a two-state solution.

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View from The Hill: Albanese wants international cover before Australia recognises Palestine as a state

Anthony Albanese will recall well when another Labor prime minister was feeling the heat over Palestinian status.

The Conversation

‘Tackle racism in whatever form’: Labor defers response to contentious antisemitism proposals for universities

Jason Clare says racism exists in ‘all its ugly forms’ at universities and the government will consider two other key reports before responding

The Guardian - AU

Anti-Semitism report 'runs risk of being too sweeping'

As the federal government mulls recommendations of a major anti-Semitism report, an outspoken Labor MP warns against a "heavy-handed" response.

AAP

Labor Members Push Albanese To Sanction Israel Amid Gaza Aid Blockade

Labor members are urging Anthony Albanese to impose sanctions on Israel over its Gaza aid blockade, with calls to protect Palestinians.

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Albanese says ‘we follow our own path’ after UK, France and Canada threaten Israel with sanctions over Gaza

Labor MP Ed Husic and former Labor foreign ministers Gareth Evans and Bob Carr reiterate support for targeted sanctions

The Guardian - AU

Call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza food blockade

A Labor backbencher is pushing for the Albanese government to impose sanctions on Israel and its top officials over its blockade of food and medicine in Gaza.

AAP

Renewables, AI rules top productivity reform wishlist

Fifteen areas have been identified for reform by the Productivity Commission, including artificial intelligence, tax reform and cheaper renewable energy.

AAP

Political influence and powerful allies: how relative unknown Sam Rae catapulted himself into Labor’s ministry

The 38-year-old’s rapid rise through the Victorian right faction has raised some eyebrows – but former colleagues say the new aged care minister is no political hack

The Guardian - AU

View from The Hill: Albanese shifts Tanya Plibersek from environment, in favour of ‘can-do’ Murray Watt

The reshuffle announced by Anthony Albanese is a mix of continuity and change, with those in the government’s top rank staying in their previous ministries, as the prime minister had earlier flagged, but some big movements down the line.

The Conversation

Australian prime minister names new Cabinet that drops Israel critic

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced his new Cabinet

The Independent UK

Plibersek punted as PM stamps authority on ministry

One of Labor's most senior women has been shifted out of a key portfolio as the prime minister shakes up his cabinet after a landslide election win.

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Dumped minister Ed Husic labels Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles ‘factional assassin’

Industry Minister Ed Husic, dumped from the frontbench ahead of Anthony Albanese’s announcement of his new ministry, has made an excoriating attack on Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, describing him as a “factional assassin”.

AAP

Axed minister's angry response to 'factional assassin'

A minister dumped from federal cabinet has pinned the blame on Labor factional warlords and suggested his views on Gaza were partly responsible.

AAP

Albanese demands unity to build on famous election win

A week out from a famous Labor victory, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has his sights on the next election, while the Liberals and Greens are leaderless.

The Independent UK

Australian prime minister says reducing student debt is his re-elected government's first priority

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told his government colleagues that reducing student debt will be the first legislative priority for his administration that was returned to power in the nation’s first election in which the Baby Boomer generation was outnumbered by younger voters

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View from The Hill: two ministers and the Nationals discover the limits of loyalty in politics

Labor’s extraordinary election result has triggered a power play that has exposed the uglier entrails of Labor factionalism.

AAP

Aussie authors launch bid to close the book on AI theft

More than 1700 Australian authors have reported their works were stolen to train AI software but experts say lawsuits may be a gamble and new laws are needed.

The Guardian - AU

Australian university researchers told ‘woke gender ideology’ among reasons behind Trump funding cuts

Researchers receive memo notifying ‘temporary’ funding pause prompting push for Australian government to pursue European partnerships

The Guardian - AU

An Australian politician called Trump’s tariffs a ‘dog act’ – but what does it mean and how offensive is it?

A ‘dog act’ isn’t simply ruffling someone’s feathers – it’s an act of betrayal. Caitlin Cassidy explains the meaning of the Australian phrase to Julia Hollingsworth

The Guardian - AU

Turnbull says ‘we cannot assume we can rely on America’ under Trump – as it happened

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Australia at the 'bottom of the class' on research

Australian businesses and governments are investing too little in vital research projects, a discussion paper has revealed.

The Guardian - AU

As DeepSeek upends the AI industry, one group is urging Australia to embrace the opportunity

Recruiting top graduates could stop other countries pulling ahead in artificial intelligence race, tech council says

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