NSW Liberals suspend MP; Burney urges ‘big fat yes’ voice vote – as it happened Brittany Higgins cries foul over diary leak and Linda Reynolds says she was victim of ‘political hit job’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2023
Aston by-election race sees female line-up vying for Liberal pre-selection as Labor backs 'suburban mum' Mary Doyle At least three highly-qualified women are vying for Liberal pre-selection to contest the marginal Victorian seat of Aston as the by-election race heats up in the wake of the resignation of former cabinet minister Alan Tudge. ABC News · Feb 17, 2023
Linda Reynolds breaks two-year silence on Brittany Higgins scandal Former Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has broken her two-year silence, saying she has "a very different story" to tell about the Brittany Higgins rape The New Daily · Feb 17, 2023
Michael Pascoe: Labor spins a housing policy that does nowhere near enough Labor’s successful election campaign including its housing policy was designed to just be a little better than Scott Morrison’s – a low bar. The New Daily · Feb 17, 2023
Out of the boardrooms and into the streets: is the Sydney Mardi Gras putting corporations before protest? Despite the 1978 protest setting the scene for the evolution of Australian gay rights and one of the biggest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the world, some hold concerns corporates are edging out the activism that once lay at the heart of Mardi Gras The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2023
Australia can’t blow another decade of climate action – it’s now up to Labor and the Greens Key people are talking but there’s frustration in both camps. The weeks ahead will require maturity and dexterity The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2023
Parties back on NSW campaign trail after missteps The NSW government and Labor opposition will hope their election campaigns steady this weekend after both major parties misfired on Friday. AAP · Feb 17, 2023
The Lowe road – the RBA is treading a 'narrow path' between inflation and recession It’s a tough time for central bankers the world over, but especially for Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe. The Conversation · Feb 17, 2023
Ben Dawkins to be expelled from WA Labor after admitting breaching family violence order The man set to become the newest member of WA's Parliament now faces being booted from his own party, after pleading guilty to dozens of breaches of a family violence restraining order. ABC News · Feb 17, 2023
Dutton’s views on Indigenous voice ‘not that far apart’ from referendum working group, key member says Thomas Mayo says the opposition leader’s public statements at odds with views expressed to the working group at Thursday meeting The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2023
Terry Campese steps down as Labor's candidate for Monaro at NSW election Terry Campese's decision comes after a media report revealed he visited a school friend convicted of drug dealing at Macquarie Correctional Centre last year to raise money for his charity. ABC News · Feb 17, 2023
Bipartisan support pledged in New South Wales to ban gay conversion practices New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet pledges "in principle" support for the legislation, while Labor leader Chris Minns says there is no place for the "dangerous and damaging" practices. ABC News · Feb 16, 2023
Minns cycles on as NSW Liberal campaign gets wobbles An ex-NRL star has withdrawn from Labor's NSW election team as the party leader shows pedal power, while a Liberal MP quit and a minister faces share questions. AAP · Feb 16, 2023
‘I really was broken’: survivor welcomes Dominic Perrottet agreeing to ban gay conversion practices NSW premier gives bill ‘in-principle’ support as independent Alex Greenwich hails a ‘good day for our state’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2023
WEKU · Feb 16, 2023 Labor Secretary Marty Walsh leaves Biden administration to lead NHL players' union Marty Walsh, who's led the Labor Department since March 2021, is leaving the Biden administration. Walsh has been named executive director of the NHL Players' Association.
AAP · Feb 16, 2023 Perrottet backs ban on 'harmful' gay conversion Dominic Perrottet says he will support a ban on "harmful" gay conversion practices in NSW after the state election next month, regardless of who is in power.
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023 NHLPA names Labor Secretary Marty Walsh executive director The NHL Players' Association has hired U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh as its executive director
AAP · Feb 16, 2023 Sick of losing: NSW Labor unifies under Minns The man who would be premier of NSW says his party colleague had been able to "get serious" after 12 long years in opposition made them "sick of losing".
Roll Call · Feb 16, 2023 Walsh confirms mid-March departure from Labor Department - Roll Call Labor Secretary Marty Walsh touted the department's achievements during his tenure as he told staff he would leave in mid-March.
AAP · Feb 16, 2023 Free CPR lessons as ambos promise pre-election fury NSW paramedics are intensifying their campaign for equal pay with interstate counterparts in "five weeks of fury" ahead of the NSW election.
AAP · Feb 16, 2023 Labor's 'suburban mum' first off in big by-election bid The selection of a Labor candidate for the Aston by-election in Victoria is expected to be followed by a swathe of other announcements by parties and groups.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2023 Safeguard mechanism: what is it, will it cut emissions and what role do carbon offsets play? Labor wants to revamp the policy to meet its climate targets. This is how it will work – and why it may not
The Conversation · Feb 16, 2023 6,000 words but silent on falling real wages: what Chalmers got wrong on 'values-based capitalism' and fixing our economic woes Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ recent essay in The Monthly, “Capitalism after the crises”, tells us a lot about economic predicament faced by the Albanese government and governments around the world.
The Conversation · Feb 16, 2023 Grattan on Friday: Adam Bandt is wedged by Greens' overreach on emissions legislation If Peter Dutton is caught in a classic rock-and-hard-place dilemma over the Voice to Parliament, the same could be said for Greens leader Adam Bandt on the safeguard legislation to underpin the government’s climate policy.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2023 Former Liberal MPs back rival candidates Roshena Campbell and Ranjana Srivastava in Aston preselection Josh Frydenberg and Greg Hunt make endorsements for party’s candidate in Victorian seat being vacated by Alan Tudge