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NSW government axes dozens of environmental roles in ‘backward step’

Exclusive: Coalition accuses Labor of hypocrisy and says delay in rewarding farmers to protect nature is a ‘disgrace’

The Guardian - AU

Cabinet to consider interim listening mechanism after resounding no vote on voice

Albanese government plans to let dust settle after Saturday’s loss with focus potentially shifting to state-based voice and treaty processes

The Guardian - AU

In the aftermath of the voice referendum, how can we unbork a polarised Australia? Here are three ways forward

A national anti-racism framework, a Human Rights Act and discrimination law could all do a lot of good, especially for Indigenous Australians

The Guardian - AU

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‘Echo chamber of elites’: outer urban areas ignored by yes campaign, Labor MP Mike Freelander say

South-west Sydney MP says ‘a lot of people felt disfranchised’ as Hunter MP Dan Repacholi says voters were ‘more keen to hear about cost of living’

The Guardian - AU

Voice referendum results point to shifting faultlines in Australian politics

It was Martin Luther King Jr, prophet and martyr of the civil rights movement in the United States, who famously remarked, “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice”. Yet there are times when justice seems to become more distant rather than closer.

The Conversation

Indigenous communities overwhelmingly voted yes to Australia’s voice to parliament

Polling catchments where Indigenous Australians form more than 50% of the population voted on average 63% in favour of the voice

The Guardian - AU

Five insights from the referendum: Liberals win the battle but lose the war

Saturday’s referendum vote reinforces sense that contemporary Liberal party has decoupled from its blue-ribbon metropolitan heartland

The Guardian - AU

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Labor faces pressure to push through PTSD work changes

The crossbench and opposition will attempt to force Labor's hand to split its larger workplace reforms legislation and support the non-contentious parts.

AAP

Voice vote fails with no state supporting referendum

Counting has resumed for the referendum result, with a majority of Australians voting it down and the 'yes' vote failing to get up in any state.

AAP

David Pocock joins Greens in push to criminalise non-payment of super

Government’s closing loopholes bill yet to include superannuation theft, estimated to cost workers $5bn a year

The Guardian - AU

Voice to Parliament referendum has been heavily defeated nationally and in all states

The Voice to Parliament referendum has failed convincingly after the ABC projected large victories for the “no” side in the national vote and all states.

The Conversation

How to watch the Indigenous voice referendum results

Public broadcasters the ABC, SBS and NITV as well as Sky News will follow the count live, as commercial channels keep coverage to a minimum

The Guardian - AU

Consultants' 'bang for buck' questioned on Sydney Metro

The use of private consultants on the embattled Metro West project in western Sydney has come under scrutiny at a NSW parliamentary inquiry.

AAP

Labor 'only have themselves to blame' for pool staff terminations: councillor

'They alone voted to delegate this matter to the CEO, and later refused to rescind it.'

Newcastle Herald

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Final Voice polls have 'no' leading by sizeable to landslide margins

The referendum on the Indigenous Voice to parliament will be held on Saturday. Polls close at 6pm AEDT in the south-eastern states, 6:30pm in South Australia, 7pm in Queensland, 7:30pm in the Northern Territory and 9pm in Western Australia.

Newcastle Herald

Labor councillors steering tricky course towards race call

At some point the Labor bloc will have to adopt a clear position.

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Did Anthony Albanese realise what a rough journey this referendum would be?

Anthony Albanese has invested heart, soul and political authority in his battle to change the Constitution to establish an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. His tears this week at Uluru, when surrounded and celebrated by Aboriginal women, showed a deep well of emotion.

Newcastle Herald

Labor councillors call for explanation after pool staff terminated

They say they were unaware of the decision about seasonal employees.

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Independent MP pushes for action on robodebt repairs

MP Kate Chaney will push for a parliamentary committee to be established to ensure recommendations from the robodebt royal commission are delivered.

The Guardian - AU

Asio warns against inflamed language over Middle East amid concern of ‘opportunistic violence’

Mike Burgess issues rare public statement asking ‘all parties consider the implications for social cohesion’

AAP

Andrews spotted in Big Apple for post-retirement break

Former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews has been spotted entering the United States on his first international trip since leaving politics.

The Guardian - AU

Australian women suing Qatar Airways after invasive body searches criticise ‘disappointing’ Senate report

Inquiry into rejection of airline’s request for extra flights was too focused on Qantas, complainants say

The Guardian - AU

Key Labor MP urges new independent watchdog for job services providers

Julian Hill has warned the National Employment Services Association the era of ‘massive multibillion-dollar “set and forget” tenders’ is over

The Guardian - AU

When Peter Dutton claims Labor isn’t horrified enough about Hamas, it doesn’t help anyone

All of this is bad enough without one side of politics misrepresenting the Australian government’s response, making unreasonable demands and trying to score points

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: NSW premier moves to block pro-Palestine rally; Israeli skirmishes with Lebanon and Syria; and a Parkinson’s breakthrough

Chris Minns says protesters have ‘proven they’re not peaceful’ as police launch operation to gather intelligence on potential demonstrations

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