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MPs seek to turn down heat on Israel-Gaza debate

Politicians have called on Australians to search for humanity among the violence in the Middle East and show kindness to diasporas caught in the crossfire.

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It’s climate Christmas! But data dump shows Australia has a long way to go on emissions

The government deserves credit for steps to drive down pollution from electricity but other parts of the economy are yet to be addressed

The Guardian - AU

Grattan on Friday: As Albanese's fortunes slide, people start to wonder what sort of PM Peter Dutton might make

Peter Dutton has his tail up, but he’s being careful to manage expectations. As the opposition celebrates its suddenly improved fortunes, Dutton told the party room this week that inevitably the government would recalibrate over the summer break.

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WA premier lashes Perth mayor as women's shelter closes

Western Australia's premier has taken a swipe at City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas for being on an overseas trip as a vulnerable women's shelter closes.

AAP

Coalition plan to privatise visa processing to be subject of new inquiry

Announcement comes after revelation Infosys had 46 meetings with lobbyist Scott Briggs to discuss bid for IT work

The Guardian - AU

Time running out to make prosperous transition to net zero emissions, Australia warned

Climate Change Authority tells Labor government rapid action is needed, including accelerating emissions cuts from oil and gas

The Guardian - AU

Trouble-plagued Liberal government dodges poll damage

Support for Australia's only Liberal government remains steady and ahead of its Labor opposition, which copped a hit as backing of independents rises.

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Australia’s broken employment services system needs public provider, parliamentary review finds

Parliamentary inquiry established by Albanese government declares ‘full marketisation’ of $9.5bn system has ‘failed’

The Guardian - AU

Net zero by 2050 and interim target of 70% emissions reduction by 2035 passed by NSW parliament

Greens and Coalition band together to force Labor to pass stronger greenhouse gas legislation than original policy

The Guardian - AU

Big battery first to be funded under revived commission

Victoria's revived state-owned electricity commission will spend $245 million of its initial $1 billion kitty on a storage project that can power 200,000 homes.

AAP

Morning Mail: Bowen’s climate warning, theatre protest, Israeli hostage ‘killed’

Minister to tell MPs that global heating poses existential threat to Pacific region

The Guardian - AU

What is a 'just' transition to net zero - and why is Australia struggling to get there?

Australia’s net-zero transition is struggling. Despite the government’s efforts, announced last week, to revive flagging investment in renewable energy, greenhouse gas emissions from existing industry are still rising. Yet under the Paris Agreement, Australia must adopt even more ambitious targets for 2035.

The Conversation

'Poor, poor planning': council wants sit down on major housing estate

There's concern future residents will pay the price.

Newcastle Herald

Chris Bowen warns global heating will fuel political instability in annual climate statement

Parliament to hear increased ‘fragility’ of energy networks ‘could be used by hostile actors’ amid existential national security risk to Pacific neighbours

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Extreme weather leaves energy networks vulnerable to 'hostile actors', Climate Statement warns

Extreme weather seasons are putting Australia’s energy systems more at risk of sabotage, the government’s annual Climate Change Statement warns.

The Guardian - AU

Labor facing internal demands to call for full ceasefire in Gaza

About 40 branches in New South Wales have now passed motions demanding a full ceasefire

AAP

Calls mount for SA domestic violence royal commission

The SA opposition and crossbenchers are urging the Labor government to call a royal commission into domestic violence, arguing the state is lagging the country.

The Guardian - AU

Labor blames Peter Dutton’s decisions as immigration minister for ‘mess’ of indefinite detention

Opposition leader allowed a man referred to as NZYQ apply for a visa after being convicted of raping a child

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Ministers will no longer approve Australian Research Council grants under bid to stop ‘political interference’

Labor move follows review that found trust had been ‘dramatically eroded’ by controversial grant decisions made by former Coalition ministers

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Extra senators for ACT and NT will benefit left but increase malapportionment

The Poll Bludger has summarised the final report of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters (JSCEM) that was released Monday. The most contentious recommendation is that the number of senators for both the ACT and the Northern Territory be increased from two to four.

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Labor members 'disappointed' by Israel war response

A delegation of Labor members are pushing for the government to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, saying they are "disappointed" with the response.

AAP

Former Labor minister Gerry Hand farewelled

Former federal Labor minister Gerry Hand has been remembered in a Melbourne state funeral service after he died aged 81.

The Guardian - AU

‘Reflects the community’: Victoria achieves gender parity among MPs for the first time

Premier Jacinta Allan says the affect of female MPs’ voices can be seen throughout their work in parliament

AAP

Depts flunked contractor, consultant spending targets

The Victorian government pledged to reduce departmental spending on contractors and consultants if re-elected in 2018 but it instead blew out by $1.34 billion.

AAP

Labor senator Dodson urges youth to lead reconciliation

Outgoing Indigenous senator Pat Dodson says Australia is at a crossroads and must continue to work towards reconciliation despite the failed voice referendum.

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