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Liberal women have seized power in three states. Is this a new era for a party known for its ‘woman problem’?

Jess Wilson, Kellie Sloane and Ashton Hurn look to be a welcome change for the party. But they have a mountain to climb to oust their Labor opponents

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Bowen says Turnbull-era travel expenses rules were changed to simplify them, despite criticism they became broader

Updated wording expands definition of ‘party political duties’ as Labor politicians come under scrutiny for spending

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Smelter's future secured but cost to taxpayers unclear

Australia's largest aluminium smelter has been handed a government lifeline to ensure it keeps running beyond 2028 amid spiralling energy costs.

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Morning Mail: concern over online peptides market, the tobacco trap, Trump ‘sleepwalking to war’

Guardian Australia investigation reveals availability of experimental, injectable drugs; US Democrats sound alarm at Venezuela tanker seizure

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New Queensland laws overturning ban on property developer donations will ‘legalise another avenue of corruption’, Greens say

Attorney general Deb Frecklington says ban was a ‘financial gerrymander’ because it didn’t apply to trade unions

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese sidesteps calls for reform amid growing community anger over MP travel perks

The federal opposition and crossbenchers have backed a review of expenses spending rules

The Guardian - AU

Coalition urged to ignore ‘opinions of Pauline Hanson’ as it weighs hardline approach to immigration

As part of wider strategy, opposition is exploring options to force visa holders to adhere to ‘Australian values’

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Travel expenses saga takes flight as PM defends rules

A senator's taxpayer-funded travel to a netball match is among the latest travel expenses of federal politicians to go under the microscope.

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Businesses spared rising costs as peace deal struck

Christmas has come early for businesses with a months-long impasse on workers compensation resolved, ensuring insurance premiums do not surge.

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Workers’ compensation changes to slash number of psychological injury claims across NSW

Labor and Coalition cut deal which unions argue will deny income support to people who can’t work

The Guardian - AU

NSW government accused of breaking election promise as it confirms two-way tolling on Sydney Harbour Bridge

Government strikes deal with private operator Transurban as part of bid to reform tolls in state, while $60 cap will be made permanent

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Linda Reynolds vows to fight until ‘bitter end’ to defend reputation in Brittany Higgins saga

Former Liberal senator says ‘justice is not cheap’ and ‘if I lose everything, it will have been worth it’

The Guardian - AU

PM farewells ‘colourful’ Graham Richardson at state funeral as Labor chooses to forgive and forget

Anthony Albanese says controversial Labor powerbroker was ‘a man of many facets’ as politicians from both sides of aisle pay tribute

The Guardian - AU

Labor gains in Resolve poll as DemosAU poll has One Nation winning 12 House seats

Labor expanded its national lead in a Resolve poll as a DemosAU MRP poll had One Nation winning 12 House seats. In Victoria, the Coalition has a 51–49 lead in a Resolve poll. As the SA Liberal leader resigned, a new poll gave Labor a 61–39 lead.

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Minister's public purse spending bonanza under audit

A besieged cabinet minister under fire for slugging taxpayers with the bill to fly her husband to sports events has referred herself for an independent audit.

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PM eulogises corruption-tainted political playmaker

Controversial Labor powerbroker Graham Richardson has been remembered by all corners of Australia's political class after a career defined by ruthlessness.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Sarah Hanson-Young on the social media ban as a risky ‘fake silver bullet’

The Greens have suffered a year of significant setbacks. The election saw their numbers go backwards, losing three of their four lower house seats, then one of their senators, Dorinda Cox, defected to Labor.

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Tax-minimising lawyer to ferocious Greens warrior: how an elevator ride changed David Shoebridge’s life

One Liberal calls him ‘easily the most effective Green’ while an ex-minister says they shaped policy together. How did the former Labor member end up a heavy-hitting crossbencher?

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Reserve gas, reduce prices, union tells government

As the government considers an overhaul of Australia's gas market to support manufacturers, a key union says reducing prices needs to be the main focus.

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'Air-Miles Anika': minister under fire for flight costs

A senior minister splashed thousands of taxpayer dollars on a trip where she attended a friend's birthday party, prompting accusations of improper spending.

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Grattan on Friday: could the Liberals make a fight of industrial relations without courting disaster?

It’s near-universally agreed that opposition policy development under Peter Dutton was too thin and too late. Now the Sussan Ley opposition is under pressure to produce policy that could arguably be premature.

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US offered to help return 'ISIS brides' to Australia

Labor insists it did not repatriate ISIS-linked women and children from Syria, but notes reveal it considered getting them home without government involvement.

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‘Addiction to secrecy’: opposition and crossbench slam Labor’s ‘undemocratic’ changes to FoI – including charging fees

The proposed changes, which the government claims are needed to combat AI-generated requests, would also reduce what documents can be released

The Guardian - AU

Victorian Labor to introduce stand-alone coercive control offence in backflip to match opposition policy

Exclusive: Allan government acknowledges ‘more must be done’ and will introduce new offence despite insisting laws already protect against it

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Trump’s ratings recover a little after slump; Australian Labor retains large poll leads

Donald Trump’s net approval is up a little after a slump to a term low on November 23, as Republicans hold a federal seat at a special election. In Australia, Labor continues to hold large leads in federal polls, but received just 8.3% at the Hinchinbrook Queensland state byelection.

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