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Greens plan to speed up light rail build based on 'fantasy': Steel

Rolling construction would speed up project, Greens say. But Labor disagrees.

The Canberra Times

Double tax for Airbnbs as councils retain fee powers

An Australian-first user levy on Airbnb and Stayz bookings won't cover Victorians' primary places of residence, but councils can continue to charge owners.

AAP

Discretionary powers used to stop investigations in one in four allegations of AFP misconduct

The AFP received more than 2,500 allegations of misconduct or police practices over two years

The Guardian - AU

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Fierce renter advocate eyes Parliament House tenancy

After taking aim at landlords and real estate agents, internet sensation Jordan 'purplepingers' van den Lamb has his eyes on a new target: the Senate.

AAP

SNP open to working with Alba or Unionists to pass budget, party says

THE SNP have said they are open to working with Alba or Unionist parties to pass a budget – as new research showed the majority of their voters…

The National (Scotland)

More harm than help: missile plan should fill our region with shame

Letters: 'We'll soon be exporting death and destruction'.

Newcastle Herald

Northern Territory thrashing on crime a warning to Labor: tangible success is the only way to campaign

Making justice policies against expert advice may solve short-term political problems but eventually they have to work – or be considered failures

The Guardian - AU

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Harris gains in US polls during Democratic convention; Labor thumped in NT election

The United States presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 48.8–44.8. In my previous US politics article last Monday, Harris led Trump by 47.1–44.6.

The Conversation

NT election: the Country Liberals claim a landslide victory in a contest decided in suburbia

The Northern Territory is a different place. On the day prior to this election, Speckles the Adelaide River crocodile was asked to predict the result of the election. He had replaced the previous crocodile, a spiv who got the 2016 and 2020 elections wrong.

The Conversation

Liberals are gone from eight council ballots in Sydney. These ‘stocking-filler’ candidates might have a shot

Administrative bungle opens up opportunities for unlikely contenders – including one who hopes to ‘pull off a Steven Bradbury’

The Guardian - AU

Glasgow City Council agrees to major donation to help people in Palestine

GLASGOW City Council has agreed to donate £20,000 to a charity helping people in Palestine as “a signal of solidarity”...

The National (Scotland)

ACT Greens launch largest ever ticket in effort to hold six seats

Shane Rattenbury says he's optimistic about the party's chances.

The Canberra Times

Candidates hope Top End voters are independent thinkers

A swag of independent and Greens candidates could upset safe seats as polling day arrives in the Northern Territory.

AAP

Voters step on the gas as NT faces 'turning point'

Election day is on in the Northern Territory where green groups, tourism operators and doctors fear an industrial expansion will harm residents and wildlife.

AAP

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The Canberra Times

Labor's bus plan has the Greens and Liberals lining up to take credit

Tripartisan backing for buses. Tripartisan disagreement on detail.

The Guardian - AU

Government gives itself power to pay any non-citizen to leave Australia

Exclusive: Greens decry expansion of scheme to ‘all non-citizens’ – including those whose asylum claims were rejected after arriving by air – as a ‘bribe’

The Guardian - AU

Hell hath frozen over as the ‘No-alition’ and Labor find common ground on key legislation – but will it last?

For the middle-majority of Australians, who are weary of our political leaders and their squabbling, ‘their horizon is the end of the week’

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The Government Is Changing The Way The NDIS Works — Here’s Why Advocates Say It’s A ‘Betrayal’

What are the NDIS changes thanks to the new bill passed by Parliament, and why are advocates so concerned for the community's safety?

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Newcastle Herald

Conroy says Hunter missile factory won't install explosive warheads

The minister shot back at Greens outrage over the factory.

AAP

Door opens for long-delayed Reserve Bank reforms

The federal treasurer has shifted on key opposition demands in order to secure support for changes to modernise and strengthen the Reserve Bank.

The Conversation

This NT election, even pet crocs are campaign fodder. Just don’t mention the ballooning debt

The Northern Territory is going to the polls this weekend. The incumbent Labor government is under serious challenge from a rejuvenated Country Liberal Party (CLP) opposition, led by Lia Finocchiaro. This is an election mainly about crime and the state of the economy, and neither issue is good for Labor.

Newcastle Herald

'I feel I've been lied to': Greens councillor outraged over missiles factory

'I'll do everything in my power to reverse the decision'

AAP

Stacks of prison punishments 'unlawful, unjust'

Tina was awaiting trial when she asked for help with her drug problem. A damning report has found she was instead charged with failing a drug test.

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Presidential battle showcases the differences between US political system and ours

Australia has a much better-functioning governmental system than the United States, but for political tragics it’s the American scene that’s the riveting must-watch this year.

The National (Scotland)

Greens urge John Swinney to 'think again' after ditching asylum seeker bus scheme

THE First Minister has been urged to “think again” after a “disrespectful” decision to halt plans for asylum seekers to receive free bus…

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