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Labor challenged to back in anti-pork barrelling bill

A bill that aims to crack down on political pork barrelling in the grants process has been introduced to federal parliament by Independent MP Helen Haines.

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Senate votes against reviving Qantas inquiry – as it happened

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Rural Australia believes in self-sufficiency, so let’s set the terms of the renewable energy boom

The consultation and planning around the energy rollout has been lacking – so let’s knock the edges off and get investment that works for our communities

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Albanese government to consider further whistleblower protections amid calls for ‘robust’ dedicated authority

Federal attorney general releases new consultation paper as the government moves toward releasing a second stage of public interest disclosure reforms

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Military shouldn't 'blindly follow orders', court hears

Lawyers for David McBride are defending his leaking of classified information about war crime allegations, saying it was in the public interest.

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MPs call on parliament to end grant pork barrelling

Independent MP Helen Haines is pushing for stricter reporting regulations and grant criteria in an attempt to end pork barrelling.

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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.

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Afternoon Update: Labor and Greens strike housing deal; NSW police ready to assist on Luis Rubiales; and three stars for Neighbours return

Greens agree to support Labor legislation after securing an additional $3bn in immediate funding for public and community housing

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Housing deal struck – as it happened

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Voice backers sign off on ‘simple, hopeful’ message for referendum pamphlet

Yes and no camps have been writing their competing essays, to be published by AEC on Tuesday

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PM says time to get ‘yes’ case rolling – as it happened

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Corruption fighters to plumb depths of murky water

Australia's new anti-corruption watchdog has begun operating led by a former judge who investigated alleged war crimes by Australian troops in Afghanistan.

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Lidia Thorpe says she was ‘demonised’ after raising sexual assault allegations in the Senate

Independent senator claims she faced a pile on and media only took notice when a white woman made similar allegations

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Homeless living in tents, caravans in Wangaratta as housing shortage intensifies

When things "snowballed" for Sabrina Hasson, she found herself homeless, although she prefers to be called "off-grid". With homelessness on the rise in Wangaratta in north-east Victoria, she has a message for those in the community who "don't like seeing us".

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‘It’s time’: Haines calls for MPs to cross party lines for legacy on tobacco, gambling and alcohol

Helen Haines said MPs should work together to limit the advertising of harmful products to children, like tobacco, gambling, and alcohol.

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Councils called to push landlords to make vacant or holiday homes available for renters

The chief executive of the Real Estate Institute of Australia says a solution to the rental crisis is to make better use of existing houses and to build more.

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Lack of affordable housing is harming regional Australia, Anglicare chief says

Kasy Chambers says skyrocketing rents are having flow-on effects on jobs and other services such as aged care

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National anti-corruption watchdog operations to begin on July 1

The national anti-corruption body is set to start operating in the new financial year after the official sign off by the governor-general.

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Anti-corruption body presents first test on integrity

The inaugural national anti-corruption commissioner appointment will test the federal government's commitment to an independent, robust integrity body.

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What can we learn from one of the longest-running regional midwifery programs?

Sustaining midwifery group programs, which allow women to see one or two midwives their entire pregnancy, can be tricky in regional Australia. But for over 20 years, one in Wangaratta has proved it's not impossible — and its model could help other regional centres follow suit.

Newcastle Herald

'Unlock rural phone towers so signal can be used regardless of telco'

Politicians are calling for all rural phone towers to be "unlocked", to let anyone use their signal regardless of what carrier they are with.

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Australia's national anti-corruption agency arrives. Will it stand the test of time?

Australia’s long-awaited National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has become a legislative reality, after the House of Representatives today accepted a final amendment imposed by the Senate on Tuesday.

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Networks and money: the inside story of how the teals won Australia's six richest electorates

For many voters despairing about the gridlock and lack of integrity in Australian politics in recent years, the success of the teal independents in the May 2022 federal election was an exhilarating moment. They won six formerly safe Liberal seats, returned four independents - Zali Steggall in Warringah, Helen Haines…

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‘Naccflip’: National anti-corruption commission bill passes Senate after Greens backdown

Minor party resolves to support a crossbench amendment instead of Coalition on key appointment

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Only time will tell if the Nacc will be the ‘big broom’ promised to sweep through our corridors of power

While some still have faith in politics’ ability to self-correct, others hope greater disruption will bring stronger trust

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