Ukraine ambassador seeks explanation from Greens leader Ukraine's ambassador will meet with David Shoebridge after the Greens leader said he did not support military aid in the country's fight against Russia. AAP · Oct 16
This time it’s personal: ‘sneering nepo baby’ insults fly as AFR and Mail columnists go to war Peter van Onselen takes extreme exception to Hannah Wootton’s references to his wife in her Fin Review column. Plus: the Hanson family secret The Guardian - AU · Oct 15
Morning Mail: Men allege abuse at ACT youth detention centre; renters eye housing drop; Trump cancels US livestream Our investigation hears allegations of systematic assaults on boys by guard Brett Dennis The Guardian - AU · Oct 15
It’s not the old two-party politics – but Labour and the Tories now know they can shun their populist challengers Though Burnham and Badenoch may still need the votes of Green and Reform supporters, both leaders have drawn clear lines in the sand, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · Oct 15
Equalities watchdog writes to Green Party to probe impact of Zionism policy The Equality and Human Rights Commission said it recognised ‘many Jewish people will be feeling vulnerable following the party’s motion’. Evening Standard · Oct 15
Labour councils told to end agreements with Greens who do not condemn ‘Zionism is racism’ policy Party chair calls on Labour groups to end local deals if Green councillors do not reject motion attacked as ‘antisemitic’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 15
Can the Greens stick to their democratic principles? The Green Party of England and Wales’ prospects have fluctuated dramatically in recent years. At times, it has appeared on the cusp of becoming a major force at Westminster. The Conversation · Oct 15
Labour to end local coalitions with Greens if they do not condemn Zionism policy The ultimatum will impact 18 councils across England and one in Wales. Evening Standard · Oct 15
Labour tells local Green groups to reject ‘Zionism is racism’ policy or it will end council pacts Andy Burnham has ruled out a future power-sharing deal with the Green Party but it was unclear whether this would extend to local councils The Independent UK · Oct 15
Grattan on Friday: Labor will need yet another budget backtrack to resurrect some of its health rebate cut The ins and outs of some of the seemingly endless fights over the Albanese government’s budget measures are often arcane or difficult for many people to easily understand. The Conversation · Oct 15
Australia’s ‘digital duty of care’ was just introduced to parliament. So what’s in the bill? Communications Minister Anika Wells has introduced Labor’s digital duty of care bill into parliament. The legislation amends the Online Safety Act, designed to protect Australians from online harm. The Conversation · Oct 15
Greens senator rejects years-old conduct accusations An independent investigation will examine allegations of inappropriate conduct towards women by Greens senator Jordon Steele-John. AAP · Oct 15
'Small pleasures' sacrificed for health insurance slug An 83-year-old retired nurse is among millions of older Australians who face paying more for health insurance if controversial government plans pass parliament. AAP · Oct 14
Has Zack Polanski forgotten what the Green party is for? Letters: John Foster and Carol Peaker express their disappointment at Zack Polanski’s failure to focus on the climate crisis The Guardian - UK · Oct 14
The National (Scotland) · Oct 14 Zack Polanski issues furious response after Andy Burnham's 'antisemitism' accusation GREEN Party leader Zack Polanski has issued a furious response to Andy Burnham after he condemned a motion passed by the party as "antisemitic"
The National (Scotland) · Oct 14 Greens call for new 'Amazon tax' on online retail giants' 'obscene profits' THE Greens have called on the Scottish Government to introduce an “Amazon tax” on big online retailers.
Evening Standard · Oct 14 Greens urge SNP to introduce ‘Amazon tax’ on big online businesses The Greens said big retailers were making ‘obscene profits’ while high streets are being ‘hollowed out’.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 14 Tax changes to discretionary trusts are likely on the way – what is happening and why are people upset? Most Australians don’t use trusts, but the government’s planned changes to the tax status of them has proven controversial
Evening Standard · Oct 14 Burnham rules out coalition with Greens after ‘Zionism is racism’ motion Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he condemned it ‘unequivocally’ and would not support a ‘partnership’ with the Greens while it remained in place.
The Independent UK · Oct 14 Andy Burnham rules out deal with Zack Polanski’s Green Party The prime minister branded the recent motion passed by the Green Party conference that ‘Zionism is racism’ as antisemitic
The Guardian - AU · Oct 14 Labor’s bill to cut private health insurance rebate blocked by Greens over pensioner carve-out Almost 80,000 older Australians expected to end private health cover by 2028-29 as a result of Albanese government’s proposal
AAP · Oct 14 Labor's rivals block health rebate cut for pensioners A plan to cut health insurance rebates for older Australians has been blocked for now, due to a combined move in the upper house by the coalition and Greens.
The Conversation · Oct 14 DemosAU MRP poll has Labor winning clear majority of House seats on just 27% of primary vote A federal DemosAU MRP poll gave Labor a clear majority of House of Representatives seats on just 27% of the primary vote, with One Nation slumping from 60 seats in the May to July MRP poll to 24 in this one.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 14 Majority of Scots back shift towards net-zero, new study shows ALMOST two-thirds of Scots want greater investment in renewable energy, while a new study has found widespread support for a managed transition away from oil and gas.
AAP · Oct 13 Businesses 'busting arse' to be punished by tax bill The Greens are set to kick Labor's proposed 30 per cent minimum trust tax to an inquiry, giving businesses the chance to protest the proposed changes.