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New watchdog needed to weed out ‘toxic elements’ in CFMEU, independent MP says

Zoe Daniel says previous body set up by Coalition to oversee unions was ‘so politicised’ that it could not be effective

The Guardian - AU

Ex-minister defends Labor on CFMEU as union heads roll

Labor heavyweight Craig Emerson has distanced the party from allegations of criminality within the CFMEU, suggesting it won't cause significant voter backlash.

AAP

Alleged crime links and the CFMEU: what to know about the political furore over the construction union

Cut off from Labor, criminal allegations and branches under independent administration. Inside the CFMEU’s dramatic week

The Guardian - AU

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CFMEU ACT says it's not expected to be put into administration

The union has defended its record in the territory.

The Canberra Times

CrowdStrike has ‘issued a fix’ to Windows outage – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Basketball star named as Labor pick for Queensland seat

Matt Smith, who played seven seasons in the NBL, has been named as Labor's candidate for the seat of Leichhardt in far-north Queensland.

AAP

Ross Kerridge quits Labor to run for mayor against Nuatali Nelmes

Dr Kerridge lost a close Labor preselection vote in February.

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Morning Mail: calls to remove kids from police watch houses, arts degrees to hit $50,000, speculation grows around Biden

‘Harrowing’ footage of children in cells sparks demands for action; some students will never pay off their education debt, experts warn

The Guardian - AU

Friday essay: public ‘pash ons’ and angry dads – personal politics started with consciousness-raising feminists. Now, everyone’s doing it

On March 17–18 1973, more than 600 women gathered in Sydney for a “Women’s Commission”. Speaking to broad themes such as motherhood, work and sexism, dozens of women recounted their struggles: to obtain contraception, or a decent education, to complain about the chauvinistic men in their workplaces. Women shared personal…

The Conversation

Berry's former chief of staff not close to CFMEU, commission hears

The watchdog held its last public hearing in its Campbell probe.

The Canberra Times

Australia’s $50,000 arts degree is here – putting university fees on par with the UK and US

The Hecs/Help scheme was not designed so people making a regular wage remained in debt until death, expert says

The Guardian - AU

‘Harrowing’ footage sparks calls for Queensland government to remove children from police watch houses

Exclusive: Labor MP Jonty Bush among those speaking out about state’s youth justice policies after Guardian Australia investigation

The Guardian - AU

Grattan on Friday: it’s good to put administrators into the CFMEU – but how do you prevent future crops of bad apples?

Former leading Canberra press gallery journalist, Laurie Oakes, now retired, had a cut-through question about the government’s response this week to the CFMEU crisis.

The Conversation

Top End theatrics as leaders go head-to-head in debate

The Northern Territory's political leaders have gone head-to-head in a debate a month out from their election.

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CFMEU worksite 'reign of terror' must end: contractors

Allegations of CFMEU bullying and standover tactics have been raised for years but fell on deaf ears, says a group representing Queensland building contractors.

AAP

LNP hopes clock ticking on Labor in Qld vote countdown

Queensland's opposition is trying to call time on the long-serving Labor government while the treasurer questions how their rivals will fund election promises.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Biden tests positive for Covid; Labor distances itself from CFMEU; and is there life on Venus?

US president, who has mild symptoms, to self-isolate but will ‘continue to carry out full duties’

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Albanese denies candidate drive a sign of early poll

Labor has revealed another federal candidate in a crucial Queensland seat as it plays down murmurs it is planning for an early election.

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The Guardian - AU

Labor suspends affiliation with construction arm of CFMEU

Anthony Albanese says the government had acted fast in taking ‘strongest possible action’ against alleged corruption

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: revolt in WA Labor; footage shows anguish of children in custody; pressure grows on Biden

Fallout over Fatima Payman continues for Labor; videos show kids screaming, struggling to breathe in police custody; Joe Biden urged to drop out

The Canberra Times

'Universal frustration' for Canberra tech firms as govt contracts go overseas

A series of recent revelations has left local CEOs exasperated.

AAP

CFMEU suffers labor pains as ALP turns on the blowtorch

National and state Labor parties will no longer accept donations from the CFMEU's construction arm as it breaks links with the troubled union.

The Guardian - AU

WA Labor multicultural group in revolt over treatment of Fatima Payman

Exclusive: Two officeholders quit, with one claiming the party has ‘become a spineless jellyfish’

The Canberra Times

ACT Labor halts donations from CFMEU after administrators appointed

Chief Minister Andrew Barr condemns alleged criminal activity.

The Conversation

Labor wants to put the construction union into administration, but last year it axed the cop on the beat. That doesn’t look wise

The government has backed a move by the Fair Work Commission to place the construction division of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) into administration.

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