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Albanese’s high-speed rail body yet to appoint CEO or begin planning any train projects

Opposition accuses Labor of achieving ‘absolutely nothing’ towards its fast rail ambition

The Guardian - AU

C-bombs and warrior ways: can Labor attack dog Steven Miles learn new tricks as Queensland premier?

Steven Miles takes over from Annastacia Palaszczuk as Queensland’s new premier – but some doubt he can arrest Labor’s poor polling

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: far north braces for Jasper; US ‘concerned’ by reports of Israeli use of white phosphorus; and love life after dating apps

Steven Miles to become new Queensland premier as Tropical Cyclone Jasper approaches state’s coast

The Guardian - AU

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Who is Queensland's next premier, Steven Miles?

When Queensland’s Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk resigned over the weekend, she indicated her preferred successor would be her deputy, Steven Miles.

The Conversation

No 'silver bullet' to fix ailing WorkCover scheme

The union movement has blasted Labor's planned changes to WorkCover as businesses plead for a cap on rising premiums at an inquiry into a controversial bill.

AAP

Ed Husic says Israel action in Gaza ‘very disproportionate’ and children shouldn’t bear brunt of conflict

Labor minister immediately criticised by Peter Dutton who says Husic’s comments are ‘ill-considered’ and ‘offensive’

The Guardian - AU

‘Rise in conspiracy theories’: Labor was warned disinformation bill would stir claims of censorship

Communications minister’s department urged government to learn lessons from failed US Disinformation Governance Board

The Guardian - AU

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Labor’s handling of released immigration detainees is fuelling harmful rhetoric against refugees

A lack of information, polarising language and hurried-through laws are all harming how we discuss asylum seekers, writes former refugee Behrouz Boochani.

Crikey

Immigration has joined the list of neoliberal duds. Politicians are catching up

Forget race and multiculturalism. This debate is now like those on other neoliberal policies: business gets the benefits, communities pay the price.

Crikey

Pre-emptive disaster declarations for Cairns and Townsville – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Labor picks barrister to replace Pat Dodson in Senate

A Perth barrister has been selected by Labor to fill the Senate vacancy left by Pat Dodson, the "father of reconciliation" who is retiring for health reasons.

AAP

Chris Bowen calls for end to fossil fuels

Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has told COP28 that all countries must shut down fossil fuels for the world to keep the 1.5-degree goal in sight, and Treasurer Jim Chalmers says ‘modernisation, maximisation and middle Australia’ will be Labor’s renewal and reform mantra on the road to the 2025…

Crikey

Fan of the ban: eyes on job, not phone

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Newcastle Herald

Clear road for Miles as rival bows out of premier race

Steven Miles is set to step up as Queensland's next premier after Health Minister Shannon Fentiman opted not to stand for the Labor leadership.

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The Guardian - AU

Shannon Fentiman pitches herself as antidote to Annastacia Palaszczuk in bid to be next Queensland premier

If health minister ends up in the top job, it may be because of – not in spite of – the former premier’s backing for deputy, Steven Miles

The Guardian - AU

Massive worker shortfall threatens plans to build 1.2m new homes, Infrastructure Australia warns

Visa overhaul will alleviate labour shortage in construction but peak body warns that domestic capability is still lacking

Newcastle Herald

Council tries to stonewall 'bloody-minded pursuit' to demolish Myuna

Councillors come out swinging to save Myuna Bay recreation centre.

The Guardian - AU

Cyclones, media frenzies and a key conversation: why Annastacia Palaszczuk changed her mind about leaving

She resisted calls to resign as Queensland premier until recently, and many in Labor thought her decision wouldn’t come until next year

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The Guardian - AU

Clare O’Neil won’t rule out international student cap as part of visa crackdown

Home affairs minister insists forecasts showing 185,000 fewer people will migrate to Australia are an estimate, not a ‘target’

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: turbulence in Queensland Labor; Higgins’ mother gives evidence; and man charged over Daylesford pub crash

Queensland deputy premier, Steven Miles and health minister, Shannon Fentiman, are vying for the top job

The Guardian - AU

The two Australias at Cop28: a country at odds with itself on the climate crisis

At Cop28, Labor has made more progress on climate than the Coalition did in nearly a decade – but can this be true if Australia remains the world’s third biggest fossil fuel exporter?

Crikey

Tony Burke was Labor’s best in 2023. Albo needs to emulate him in 2024

With the Labor prime minister seen by some voters as ‘weak’ and ‘missing in action’, it might be time for him to follow Burke’s more principled lead.

Crikey

And Crikey’s politician of the year for 2023 is…

In a year dominated by the Voice referendum and the cost of living, Crikey’s politicians of the year aren’t likely to please anyone — but that’s 2023 for you.

Crikey

Government pushed to scrap ‘unfair’ financial reporting exemptions for basic religious charities after new report

The Productivity Commission has recommended an end to special rules for basic religious charities in the interest of ‘public transparency and accountability’. Will the government listen?

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: changes to ‘broken’ migration system; Cop28 goes down to the wire; winter looms in Gaza

Labor says visa reforms are needed to address exploitation; leaders at climate summit told to embrace compromise; trapped Palestinians dread rise of disease

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