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‘Grade five instincts’: why sook is the new insult of choice in Australia’s parliament

In the rough and tumble of the House of Representatives, this barb stands out as an oldie but a goodie

The Guardian - AU

Labor left warrior Graham Perrett to retire after almost 20 years in federal parliament

Exclusive: In his parting words, the member for Moreton says people shouldn’t ‘underestimate the influence of backbenchers’ who can make ‘real change’

The Guardian - AU

Inquiry raises deep concerns over Labor’s $1.5 billion cash splash for new NT gas hub

A Senate inquiry has failed to reach agreement on whether the federal government should spend A$1.5 billion on a major industrial hub in Darwin – spending critics say amounts to a huge fossil fuel subsidy.

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Deepfake porn laws to target sharing of sexual images

Federal parliament is cracking down on the sharing of fake or digitally altered pornographic images without consent.

AAP

Alleged Newcastle terrorist appears in court over plot to kill MP

The teenager was arrested after entering Newcastle Museum dressed in tactical gear, armed with a knife.

Newcastle Herald

The Liberal party’s local government elections nomination fiasco is a boon to the left but bad for democracy

Political parties play a crucial role in simplifying the choices for voters – a voter confronted by a list of names without any party signals is forced to do a lot more work

The Guardian - AU

Ex-parole boss 'romantically linked to Labor staffer'

A whistleblower has claimed an ex-parole board boss, who has been referred to the corruption watchdog, was romantically linked to a government staffer.

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Linda Burney gives valedictory speech to parliament – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

PM issues Greens challenge on manufacturing plan

Anthony Albanese has called on the Greens to support the government's signature Future Made in Australian plan, as negotiations begin on the proposal's future.

AAP

The opposition says Australia’s approach to refugees from Gaza is too generous. Who is actually being let in?

The Coalition has called on Labor to refuse entry to all Palestinians fleeing Gaza and questioned the level of security checks. What are the facts behind the noise?

The Guardian - AU

‘Strong sentiment’ among construction union members to disaffiliate from Labor, CFMEU secretary says

Zach Smith says federal government plan to appoint administrators has left members feeling their democratic rights have been stripped

The Guardian - AU

Aged care in the home improves lives and saves money. So why are Australians being made to wait?

‘If you ignore people at a point where they really need some of that earlier intervention … then you’re up for a higher cost,’ says expert

The Guardian - AU

LNP boss 'fed taxpayer funds into company he later ran'

Queensland's Labor government has accused the opposition leader of feeding taxpayer money to a training company that he became a director of the next year.

AAP

Bridget Archer and Fatima Payman sign letter pushing for total ban on gambling ads as independent MPs urge free vote

More than 20 parliamentarians – including Jacqui Lambie and Lidia Thorpe – sign letter calling for blanket ban

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Teachers, nurses save for more than decade to buy home

It takes more than 10 years to squirrel enough money away for a home deposit on a single income in many professions, Greens-commissioned research shows.

AAP

Public memorial tree for ex-PM Abbott felled twice

Security will be upgraded at a NSW Blue Mountains park after a young oak tree planted to mark the tenure of former prime minister Tony Abbott was vandalised.

AAP

Leaders go head-to-head in final days of campaign

The chief minister and opposition leader have traded barbs just four days before polls close.

The Guardian - AU

The Coalition has turned its renewable energy denial into a nuclear roadmap to nowhere. It’s exhausting

The opposition has still produced nothing to back up its widely disputed claim that Australia could have an operational nuclear industry before the 2040s

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The Guardian - AU

Coalition senators split in voting on Ralph Babet motion on abortion – as it happened

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The Canberra Times

The ACT electorate with the only key battle between Labor and the Liberals

The electorate will have the greatest shake-up.

AAP

Crack down on construction union clears final hurdle

The CFMEU has signalled it could challenge new laws forcing it into administration for at least three years, as parliament agreed to pass the reforms.

The Guardian - AU

Coalition secures amendments, will vote for Labor bill to appoint administrators to CFMEU

Government agrees to opposition demands including minimum administration period of three years for construction union, Michaelia Cash says

The Guardian - AU

Labor calls Peter Dutton a ‘sook’ in parliament for his continued attacks on Gaza visa process

In parliament, opposition leader accuses Anthony Albanese of misleading the house by selectively quoting Australia’s spy boss Mike Burgess

The Canberra Times

Labor's Tuggeranong plan 'laughable', says Parton

The southern region will be a key election battlefield.

AAP

Status quo 'unacceptable' on gambling adverts, PM says

Anthony Albanese is vowing to reform gambling ads but one disgruntled Labor backbencher says anything short of a complete gambling ad ban is 'disgusting'.

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