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Independents up in arms over 'rigged' donations reforms

The major political parties have been slammed for "rigging" the system to boost their chances of winning, after agreeing on a political donations reform bills.

AAP

Hard sell to Hunter seat, but boggling mix may be decisive

Paterson's poll that could have national consequences.

Newcastle Herald

Backflip on international student caps ‘baffling’, MP says – as it happened

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Morning Mail: Australia accused of ‘exporting climate destruction’, shops ordered to accept cash, Wallabies crush Wales

Labor government not acting in good faith over climate, say Pacific neighbours; Wallabies triumph in Cardiff

The Guardian - AU

'I never took my time for granted': retiring Labor MP

A number of politicians are farewelling the parliament ahead of their retirement next year, as Labor and the coalition look to end the year on a high note.

AAP

Greens drop climate trigger demand in attempt to restart Nature Positive talks with Labor

Minor party’s offer, which includes ban on native-forest logging, represents its second concession on stalled legislation in less than a week

The Guardian - AU

Businesses will have to accept cash for essentials under government plan

The Albanese government, anxious to prevent a dash from cash by businesses, says it will mandate that they must accept it for essential items.

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Labor and Liberals will get double their public funding if ‘biased’ electoral rules are passed, Climate 200 says

ALP denies reforms rushed into parliament are designed to target Simon Holmes à Court and Clive Palmer

The Guardian - AU

South Australian Labor gains Black at byelection with big swing

A byelection occurred on Saturday in the South Australian Liberal-held state seat of Black. With all election day votes counted, Labor gained Black by a 60.6–39.4 margin over the Liberals, a 13.3% swing to Labor since the 2022 state election. Primary votes were 46.5% Labor (up 8.4%), 32.3% Liberals (down…

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Australia will detail its 2035 emission targets ‘sometime next year’, Anthony Albanese says

‘You not only know what we’re going to do but how we’re going to get there,’ PM tells voters

The Guardian - AU

Labor attacked over lack of detail on climate targets

Anthony Albanese has refused to reveal what Australia's future climate targets will be, suggesting voters may not know until after the federal election.

AAP

‘Band-aid’: debt relief fails to address inequitable pricing of degrees, university students say

Albanese’s plan is viewed as a ‘last-ditch effort’ to win votes but students also want the vexed jobs ready graduate scheme reversed

The Guardian - AU

Labor is stuck in a Senate quagmire. It has two weeks to find a way out

There are more than 30 pieces of legislation scheduled to be considered in the November sitting fortnight – as well as the electoral reform proposals

The Guardian - AU

'Time to admit': Castley sets out her plan, vision for the Canberra Liberals

Opposition Leader on leadership and why she's not a typical politician.

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Labor claims big swing against Libs in by-election

South Australian Labor has pulled off a historic win in former Liberal leader David Speirs' seat of Black after a double-digit swing.

AAP

'Flippant': Greens' housing scheme demands draw ire

The housing crisis is too serious for the Greens' "flippant ideas" about help-to-buy and build-to-rent scheme reforms, the Property Council of Australia says.

AAP

Fresh scrutiny of Labor's inflation-busting credentials

As federal MPs return to Canberra, Labor will spruik its contributions to the inflation fight following a US election influenced by economic conditions.

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Strike drama marks tough start to next phase of bus improvements

The 'spontaneous' strike was a significant escalation to an ongoing saga.

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And now for something completely different in ACT politics ...

New dynamics in this Assembly mean it will be a very different term.

AAP

By-election a day after ex-Liberal leader's court date

Voters in the Adelaide seat of Black will head to the polls after former state opposition leader David Speirs quit parliament following drug charges.

The Guardian - AU

Labor and Liberals could each get $19m more from the public under electoral law reform. What else would it do?

The government’s plan also affects campaign spending, donation disclosures and truth in advertising – and has upset Clive Palmer and teal independents

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: concern over RFK Jr as Trump’s health pick; Myer cancels Christmas window launch; and Australians to log their farts

Speculation that RFK Jr, a known vaccine denier, may be given influence over children’s health in the US

Reason

Thomas Berry (Cato Institute) on Trump's Recess Appointment Plan

Berry explains why the plan is flawed on legal and other grounds.

The Canberra Times

Greens blame Labor's inaction on driver safety for snap bus strike

Chris Steel defends record on responding to drivers' concerns.

The Guardian - AU

Labor and Coalition accused of cooking up ‘secret deal’ on electoral rules as Clive Palmer signals court challenge

Independent senator David Pocock ‘deeply concerned’ legislation designed to cap donations and electoral spending would lock out community independents

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