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View from The Hill: ‘identity politics’ has challenged the Labor Party to define its identity

Saturday’s Queensland result provides the latest evidence of the dual tugs on the modern Labor Party, coming from its different constituencies.

The Conversation

Kim Carr’s memoir is an elegy for older-style Labor politics. Only time will tell if it’s an elegy for the Labor project itself

The former senior minister seems nostalgic for a time when the ALP could rely on a large base of blue-collar workers and their families

The Guardian - AU

Labor 'losing touch' with blue-collar base: party elder

The Albanese government has copped more friendly fire, this time from a former Labor minister claiming the party has lost touch with its working-class base.

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Kevin Rudd had secret agreement with Julia Gillard to hand over power after two terms, new book claims

Political memoir by former factional boss Kim Carr also alleges Gillard used 'tricked-up’ polling funded by the mining industry to build case to oust rival

The Guardian - AU

Labor veteran joins criticism over proposed mandatory sentencing changes after high court decision

Former senator Kim Carr says Albanese government’s planned bridging visa changes will undermine judicial independence and lead to unjust outcomes

The Guardian - AU

Skate bowl setback means path is clear to reconnect the Bathers Way

Letters: 'I believe now is the time to open Bathers Way again until construction resumes.'

Newcastle Herald

Dismissing Volunteer City Advisory Board Appointee for Alleged Antifa Links Doesn't Violate First Amendment

The same would apply for other speech or political association, because "political affiliation [was] an appropriate requirement for the effective performance of the public office involved."

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These are the results in the top five most expensive California State Senate elections

Elections for 20 of 40 seats in the California State Senate took place on Nov. 8, 2022. Of the 20 districts up for election in 2022, 20 had a general election with more than one candidate.

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Pipeline operators agree to plead guilty in Orange County oil spill and pay nearly $13 million

LOS ANGELES — Three Texas companies agreed Friday to plead guilty to federal environmental charges and pay nearly $13 million in connection with the crude oil spill that fouled Southern California’s coastline last fall.

Los Angeles Times

Labor-led Senate inquiry to call for axing of Liberal-dominated AAT

Mark Dreyfus ‘cannot have confidence’ in current make-up of Administrative Appeals Tribunal, but won’t be drawn on recommendation to scrap body

The Guardian - AU

Australia risks damage to economy without expanded money laundering laws, says Senate committee

Government has ‘dragged its feet’ on reform and Australia could be placed on grey list which includes Syria, Myanmar and South Sudan

The Guardian - AU

Labor finalises candidates in crucial seats ahead of election

Jana Stewart to take Kimberly Kitching’s Senate spot amid factional in-fighting in Victoria over federal intervention

The Guardian - AU

Morrison wins battle to head off rank-and-file preselections, as government readies to deliver vote-bait budget

Scott Morrison finally got his way at the weekend when the Liberal federal executive agreed to candidates for several key NSW seats being picked by a three-person committee rather than the rank and file having their say.

The Conversation

Kim Carr bows out after three decades as Labor senator for Victoria

Veteran cites death of Kimberley Kitching and ‘determined urgings’ from his children as reasons for his decision to step down

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Kim Carr retiring from Senate at election

Victorian senator and former Labor minister Kim Carr is retiring from politics at the upcoming election.

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s Katy Gallagher says ‘mean girls’ label ‘diminishes women’; 11 virus deaths – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Unionist Linda White leads race to replace Victorian Labor senator Kim Carr

The former Australian Services Union assistant national secretary gains backing from the United Workers Union

Sports Illustrated

‘This Job Isn’t Working for Me’

During his long career in the UFC, Tito Ortiz never seemed particularly interested in politics, but in 2020 he became a conspiracy monger and mayor pro tempore of his hometown, Huntington Beach. Chaos ensued.

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Long-serving Labor senator Kim Carr set to lose seat in preselection challenge

Push to knock off the Victorian gains traction amid speculation first-term senator Kimberley Kitching could also face a contest

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