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Landmark site at gateway to Newcastle deserves a show-stopping plan

I COMPLETELY agree with Bradley Perrett's vision for the remaining Honeysuckle development ("Honeysuckle idea simply sucks", Newcastle Herald, 10/11), the supposed centrepiece of the city's waterfront development. No one would deny the need for more social and affordable housing, but not on the remaining section of Honeysuckle. There is an…

Newcastle Herald

House heads home after defeat of rule for Iran, spending bills - Roll Call

The House left for its Thanksgiving break after a GOP revolt led to the defeat of the rule for floor debate on two pieces of legislation.

Roll Call

Ankle bracelets, curfews and criminal penalties in Labor response to release of immigration detainees

Government bill will close loophole by allowing previously detained people to be jailed if they break conditions

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Peter Dutton accused of ‘weaponising antisemitism’ during fiery debate in parliament

The opposition leader and Anthony Albanese locked horns over immigration detention, the Israel-Hamas war and Apec during a heated question time

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Israeli forces enter al-Shifa hospital; Qantas accused of strategically cancelling flights; and Xi lands in US

Israel claims Hamas has built headquarters in bunkers and tunnels under hospital, which Hamas strenuously denies

The Guardian - AU

Crossbenchers set to sink Labor’s bid to enshrine State Electricity Commission in Victoria’s constitution

Four upper house MPs refuse to back bill that would also force revived agency to solely invest in renewables

The Guardian - AU

Immigration detention: Labor to rush through emergency legislation after high court ruling

Home affairs minister says it’s ‘garbage’ that legislation could completely reverse high court decision that led to 83 leaving immigration detention

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Q&A: Australian senator Mehreen Faruqi says she won’t ‘shut up’ on Gaza

Faruqi is using her place in parliament to protest against Australia’s decision not to join calls for a Gaza ceasefire.

Al Jazeera

Labor's state-owned electricity bill appears doomed

The Victorian government is facing defeat in parliament as it tries to change the state constitution to safeguard its state-owned electricity commission.

AAP

Pill testing trial formally on offer after deaths

Two organisations have made a formal offer to the Victorian government to host a free pill testing trial at a festival this summer.

AAP

Relatively smooth sailing seen for stopgap bill in House - Roll Call

House Democrats appear likely to provide enough support for Speaker Mike Johnson’s stopgap spending bill needed to keep the government open.

Roll Call

We could make most Australians richer and still save billions – it’s not too late to fix the Stage 3 tax cuts

The Albanese government is about to have to make a really important decision.

The Conversation

‘We deserve our fair share’: state Labor leaders clash with federal government over infrastructure plan

Albanese government move to make states pay at least 50% of new infrastructure project bills receives pushback from premiers

The Guardian - AU

‘None’ of 81 people released from immigration detention arrived during Albanese government, Labor says

Immigration minister Andrew Giles hits back at Peter Dutton, saying parties have ‘shared rejection and revulsion’ at criminal conduct of those released

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Victorian premier suggests businesses could pay more if Coalition votes down WorkCover reforms

The government may increase premiums paid by businesses if Labor’s WorkCover bill is defeated, Jacinta Allan says

AAP

'My lucky star': Bob Carr farewells wife Helena

Helena Carr has been remembered as a loving partner and a successful businesswoman as political heavyweights gathered for her funeral.

Roll Call

Senate leaders give green light to Johnson stopgap funds plan - Roll Call

Senate leaders of both parties sent encouraging signals Monday for Speaker Mike Johnson’s bill to avoid a partial government shutdown.

AAP

Sea dumping legislation passes the upper house

Carbon dioxide will be allowed to be exported from Australia to be stored under the sea after new laws passed in federal parliament.

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Greens failed to tell speaker about Johnathan Davis allegations

The Greens say they had been unaware of the requirement.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese says world must ‘distinguish between Hamas and Palestinian citizens’ amid pressure over response

Prime minister says all civilian deaths should be mourned as he faces criticism from both Greens and Coalition over Labor’s position on Gaza conflict

AAP

Logging ban can save Australia's iconic mammals: MP

An independent MP is spearheading a push for Australia to wrap up its native forest logging practice, with fears iconic animals will continue being killed.

The Guardian - AU

Robodebt royal commission: Labor accepts all 56 recommendations in full or in principle

Albanese government releases formal response to Catherine Holmes’s inquiry into Centrelink debt recovery scheme

The Canberra Times

'Highly inappropriate': Rattenbury lashes Labor, defends handling

Leader dismayed at criticism on handling of Davis allegations.

The Guardian - AU

Labor to overhaul misinformation bill after objections over freedom of speech

‘Clarifications on religious freedom’ to be reconsidered, says communications minister Michelle Rowland, after strong pushback from Coalition

The Canberra Times

Who could replace Johnathan Davis in the Legislative Assembly?

No byelection, no worries: a count back will find a new member.

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