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A Liberal backbencher says she is 'deeply disappointed' by the lack of apology from former prime minister Scott Morrison about his secret ministry appointments.

AAP

Victorian crossbench contenders vow to push for cannabis decriminalisation if elected

Despite premier Daniel Andrews refusing to budge on the issue, Legalise Cannabis party promises to push ‘forcefully’ on drug reform

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s government pledges to fight UN plans to classify Great Barrier Reef as ‘in danger’

The new Labor government said progress will be made on climate targets

Evening Standard

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'Political stunt': Morrison faces rare parliamentary action

Labor is expected to introduce the rare censure motion on Wednesday.

The Canberra Times

National Anti-Corruption Commission legislation passes Senate with amendments, paving way for its establishment

The Albanese government is one step closer to fulfilling its election promise to establish a National Anti-Corruption Commission.

ABC News

Seven seats going down to the wire in Victorian election

Some results expected to take another week as the Victorian Electoral Commission counts absentee, pre-poll and postal votes

The Guardian - AU

How Australian economist Sean Turnell came to be in and freed from a Myanmar jail

Macquarie University economist Sean Turnell is free and living in Sydney after 650 days of imprisonment in Myanmar, for what appears to be the “crime” of doing an economist’s job, which is trying to make people’s lives better – in this case the lives of the people of Myanmar.

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‘Eroded public trust’: text of Scott Morrison censure motion revealed as colleagues back former PM

But one opposition MP, Bridget Archer, says she is ‘inclined’ to support Labor push against the former prime minister

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Nationals spark Indigenous voice row; Daryl Maguire charged; and China’s escalating protests

Voice campaigners say the Nationals are ‘out of touch’ with regional Australia

The Guardian - AU

Sexual consent laws go under spotlight

Differing sexual consent laws across Australia will be reviewed by the federal parliament in the hopes of making the legal system easier for victim-survivors.

AAP

PM talks up Labor's six months in office

Anthony Albanese is hoping for legislative victories as the 2022 parliamentary year winds up, but the coalition remains upbeat.

AAP

'Zombie' wage deals have hurt Australians for years. Here's how new industrial relations laws could finally end your wage pain

Imagine you were trying to design a system that would hold back wages. You would design one pretty much like the one we’ve got today.

The Conversation

Great Barrier Reef should be on UN’s list of endangered World Heritage sites, report says

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef is once again at risk of being categorized as endangered, after the United Nations reported ongoing threats to the natural wonder including pollution and climate-fueled bleaching.

Tribune News Service

Inquiry to probe Bankstown Council

An inquiry will look into integrity issues at Canterbury-Bankstown Council after ex-Labor frontbencher Tania Mihailuk aired concerns about its mayor.

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Parliamentary inquiry ordered into NSW Labor candidate Khal Asfour allegations

Khal Asfour faces a second investigation after allegations of impropriety were raised by outgoing Labor MP Tania Mihailuk.

The Guardian - AU

‘Naccflip’: National anti-corruption commission bill passes Senate after Greens backdown

Minor party resolves to support a crossbench amendment instead of Coalition on key appointment

ABC News

Victorian election result may sweep some micro-parties from upper house as vote count continues

ABC election analyst Antony Green says it looks like the Liberal Democrats, Derryn Hinch's Justice Party, Transport Matters and Sustainable Australia will be left with no seats in the Upper House, as counting continues for the Victorian election.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: ‘in danger’ report for Great Barrier Reef, trains take plane fare strain, rental stress soars

In today’s newsletter: UN-backed report on natural wonder published after long delay; Guardian Essential poll is good reading for Labor; flight costs boosting rail trips

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Paul Bongiorno: Media echo chambers added to Liberals losing touch with voters

The Liberals and Nationals seem increasingly incapable of breaking with their losing ways, writes Paul Bongiorno.

Roll Call

Biden calls for Congress to act to stop rail strike - Roll Call

As freight railroads face a potential strike, the president asks Congress to adopt a previously negotiated deal between labor and management.

The Canberra Times

Review will decide the future of Australia's defence force

Marles faces rising defence costs and competing interests.

AAP

Prominent Vic crossbencher could lose seat

Full results from the Victorian election are still days away but Reason's Fiona Patten is poised to lose her upper house seat.

The Guardian - AU

Federal Labor removes gag on legal aid centres that banned political advocacy

Exclusive: Community legal centres at coalface of social issues can once again take part in public debate

The Guardian - AU

Guardian Essential poll: Anthony Albanese heading to the holidays on a high note

Survey shows voter disapproval of Peter Dutton remains 10 points higher than for the prime minister

ABC News

United Nations recommends Great Barrier Reef be added to World Heritage 'in danger' list

A UN delegation again recommends Australia's Great Barrier Reef be added to the World Heritage 'in danger' list, urging immediate and urgent action to protect it.

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