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Anti-abortion fight evolves into 'noxious brew'

The pro-life movement is incorporating anti-immigrant sentiment in its latest fight against abortion and reproductive healthcare.

Anti-abortion activists are trying to limit access in NSW – and they are just getting started

Anti-abortion activists are trying to limit access in NSW – and they are just getting started

Obstetricians and gynaecologists say anti sex-selective abortions bill ‘predicated on misinformation’ and ‘underlying aim is to restrict access to abortion’

The Guardian - AU

One Nation wants to roll back abortion rights in Australia – and is emboldening activists seeking US-style laws

One Nation wants to roll back abortion rights in Australia – and is emboldening activists seeking US-style laws

Support for Pauline Hanson’s populist party has given fresh impetus to a loose network of activists trying to chip away at reproductive rights

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Vote on same-sex termination labelled a 'thinly-veiled attempt' to 're-criminalise abortion'

Debate expected on push to ban same-sex abortion.

Newcastle Herald

Image of ‘twin babies’ used by anti-abortion activist appears to show sugar gliders

Joanna Howe says the image was sent to her by a woman ashamed of her abortion, and used it to support ‘rally for Emma and Ruth’ in favour of NSW bill

The Guardian - AU

Reddit launches high court challenge to Australia’s under-16s social media ban

Platform fighting world-leading ban on grounds it contravenes implied freedom of political communication in constitution

The Guardian - AU

Australia's social media ban leaves a 15-year-old worried about losing touch with friends

Australia has introduced a world-first social media ban for children under 16, starting Wednesday

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Teens seek urgent high court injunction to block Australian government’s social media ban

Teens seek urgent high court injunction to block Australian government’s social media ban

Noah Jones and Macy Neyland, both 15, are supported by a digital rights group led by NSW Libertarian MP John Ruddick

The Guardian - AU

Australia will enforce a social media ban for children under 16 despite a court challenge

Australia will enforce a social media ban for children under 16 despite a court challenge

The Australian government says children under 16 will be banned from social media next month as scheduled despite a legal challenge

The Independent UK

Strap in for a feral lead-up into Christmas in the NSW parliament

Strap in for a feral lead-up into Christmas in the NSW parliament

The Minns government has two major pieces of legislation it desperately wants to pass – but to do so it needs to woo some crossbenchers

The Guardian - AU

Newest NSW senator 'as Queenslander as Wally Lewis'

Newest NSW senator 'as Queenslander as Wally Lewis'

An adviser to Pauline Hanson who lives in Queensland will become a NSW senator after his residency sparks a rare debate.

No official notes of caravan ‘terrorism plot’ meetings between NSW police and Premier’s Department, inquiry told

No official notes of caravan ‘terrorism plot’ meetings between NSW police and Premier’s Department, inquiry told

One meeting contained ‘closely held information’ and was ‘pens-down’, state parliament committee hears

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Anti-smart cities Libertarians score local council election wins after NSW Liberals’ nomination debacle

Anti-smart cities Libertarians score local council election wins after NSW Liberals’ nomination debacle

Party that campaigned with manifesto warning of ‘24/7 surveillance state and social credit system’ claims seats across state

The Guardian - AU

Libertarians take a page out of Greens’ playbook in bid to ‘gobble up’ disaffected Liberal voters

Libertarians take a page out of Greens’ playbook in bid to ‘gobble up’ disaffected Liberal voters

Former Liberal Democratic party eager to increase influence at state and federal level after unexpected success in NSW council elections

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The rise of the Libertarians: ‘fringe’ party could win 15 NSW council seats after Liberals’ bungle

Minor party could be largest group on MidCoast council and state MP John Ruddick says ‘if you put in a development [application] we will approve it’

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Conspiracists and people linked to anti-lockdown campaigner among 120 ‘fringe’ candidates in NSW council elections

Exclusive: Libertarian MP John Ruddick says ‘the gods have smiled on us’ after a Liberal party bungle opened the door for others seeking council seats

'No' voters rally to voice their referendum opposition

People voting against the proposed Indigenous voice are rallying in major cities, arguing the referendum has divided Australia.

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Smorgasbord of conspiracy theories join forces at Sydney’s unofficial no rally – as it happened

One Nation, Liberal Democrats and Sky News presenters among speakers at unofficial rally against the Indigenous voice to parliament

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The Guardian - AU

Jim Chalmers accuses Peter Dutton of being ‘chief propagandist’ of no campaign amid heated voice referendum debate – as it happened

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New Icac powers spark concerns as NSW opposition flags move to stop ‘reckless’ change

Complaints from Liberals and some crossbench MPs come after watchdog asked to use illegally obtained recordings in ongoing investigation

High Court releases reasons in party case

The High Court says laws that prevent political parties using similar names improve the quality of electoral communication.

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