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NSW Greens put up a list of balance of power demands

Federal Greens leader Adam Bandt has helped launch the NSW Greens election campaign, listing seven demands that must be met if it holds the balance of power.

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Drawing closer to US while seeking warmer China ties leaves Australia with a tough balancing act

Bid to maintain ‘strategic equilibrium’ through the Aukus pact and a better relationship with Beijing is quite the needle to thread

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Peter Dutton believes he has found Labor’s weak spot – but can he move beyond defending millionaires?

The Coalition sought to embarrass Stephen Jones as it tried to construct a broader narrative about broken promises

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What will it take to win the 2023 NSW election – and what happens if neither side wins a majority?

Labor needs to pick up nine seats, but if neither major party can get to 47 seats the crossbench will determine the next premier

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Thorpe alleges she was sexually assaulted four times

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has blasted "toxic" parliamentary workplace standards, saying she was repeatedly sexually assaulted as a new MP.

AAP

‘Actually a fraud’: NSW Treasurer unleashes on independent

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean says an independent candidate in the NSW election is a fake who deserves to have her T-shirts "smeared in black oil".

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'Expecting a resounding yes': Attorney-General in town to raise Voice

Attorney General Dreyfus in Newcastle to talk on The Voice

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Dutton opposes ban on live sheep exports

Peter Dutton says he's firmly opposed to ending live sheep exports via sea as the government pushes ahead with its policy to phase out the practice.

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Controversial Qld youth justice bill gets green light

Queensland's youth justice bill should be passed with limitations on human rights justified to ensure public safety, a parliamentary committee says.

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Vic’s Considering Changing Its ‘Unfair’ Drug Driving Laws To Accomodate Medical Weed Users

Legalise Cannabis MPs tabled the amendment in late February.

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Climate change takes focus ahead of Aston by-election

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has launched a fresh attack on the federal opposition as proposed climate change legislation becomes key in the Aston by-election.

The New Daily

Climate change in focus ahead of federal by-election

Energy minister Chris Bowen has launched a fresh attack on the federal opposition as proposed climate change legislation becomes key in the Aston by-election.

AAP

Antisocial media: ABC goes on warpath over coverage of Lisa Millar’s misogynist trolls

Broadcaster’s new policy to call out online abuse of journalists gets a workout courtesy of the Daily Mail and news.com.au. And did a chatbot write your news?

The Guardian - AU

Michelle Grattan: Could Josh Frydenberg still have a path to the Liberal leadership?

Frydenberg hasn’t declared whether he will run again for Kooyong, but he hasn’t lost his political ambition., Michelle Grattan writes.

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State Wallsend flood fix 'would add $140 a year to water bills'

Shadow Minister for Water Rose Jackson is visiting Sonia Hornery's seat, committing to investigate the needs and costs to prevent a repeat of the Pasha Bulker flooding if elected.

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'We're not banning coal and gas': Industry minister

Labor's $15 billion manufacturing fund won't ban coal, gas, or logging. The legislation has passed the lower house after a deal was struck with the Greens.

ABC News

No, Indigenous Australians don't already have a Voice to Parliament

Social media users have suggested Indigenous Australians already have a Voice to Parliament in the form of the National Indigenous Australians Agency. Experts disagree.

The Conversation

A tonne of fossil carbon isn't the same as a tonne of new trees: why offsets can't save us

This week, the Albanese government is attempting to reform the safeguard mechanism to try to make it actually cut emissions from our highest polluting industrial facilities.

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Agriculture department's financial woes are due to demerger with environment, David Littleproud says

Former agriculture minister David Littleproud says he is "totally surprised" to hear the Agriculture Department is facing hundreds of millions of dollars in cost blowouts, and points the finger at a decision by the Labor government as the cause.

ABC News

Both major parties in NSW face an uphill battle to win the March state election

A greater number of independents and minor party candidates creates more of a contest at this month's state election.

Newcastle Herald

Lord mayor demands action on Hunter Park redevelopment

A consultant's report seen by the Newcastle Herald shows the extent of planning work which has gone into the Hunter Park project since it was announced almost six years ago.

AAP

War of words erupts over NSW 'locker-room talk'

A NSW minister has lashed out at the opposition spokesman on health over his comment he won't be "dicking people around" if Labor wins government.

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Could Josh Frydenberg still have a path to the Liberal leadership?

One of those closely watching the extraordinary legal face-off between independent Monique Ryan and her former high-profile staffer, Sally Rugg, will be Josh Frydenberg, who lost Kooyong to the “teal” at last year’s election.

ABC News

Witness tells court Milton Orkopoulos gave him money after forcing him to perform oral sex

A witness has told a NSW District Court that, as a child, former state government minister Milton Orkopoulos forced him to perform a sex act.

ABC News

Daniel Andrews denies claims Labor MPs tried to 'find dirt' on anti-corruption commission

Integrity experts call for an overhaul of Victoria's Integrity and Oversight Committee, following allegations the Andrews government interfered with the state's anti-corruption watchdog.

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