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New Northern Territory alcohol laws to be introduced this week, as Alice Springs politician calls for parliament liquor ban

Northern Territory's parliament looks set for testy first sittings of 2023, as political opponents and crossbenchers criticise the Labor government over its liquor ban backflip.

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The history of referendums in Australia is riddled with failure. Albanese has much at risk – and much to gain

The Australian summer has not been kind to the proposal for a First Nations Voice to Parliament. A recent Newspoll shows a majority in favour – at 56% – but with half of those only partly in favour and 37% opposed. There is plenty of material for opponents to work…

The Conversation

Paul Bongiorno: Aston by-election puts sharp focus on political faultlines

The by-election date for the Melbourne seat of Aston hasn’t been announced, but it is already having a significant impact on politics.

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Cost of living the number one issue for NSW voters, but not everyone agrees with the solution

Both major parties are promising to help households struggling to stretch pay packets to afford basics, amid rising calls for pay increases — but is that the solution?

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Biden Labor pick may be "political hack"

Marty Walsh was actually the first Labor Secretary to come out of the union movement since the 1970s

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Hole 70 metres deep has opened up following collapse in Snowy Hydro tunnel, officials confirm

Snowy CEO tells Senate estimates that cost has not altered from $5.9bn, but that it was too early to say whether there would be further delays

The Guardian - AU

Top public servant apologises for ‘significant’ error in Australia’s offshore immigration processing

The home affairs department’s lapse meant Nauru was not approved for immigration processing for four months

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Shooters gunning for Upper Hunter

Three candidates who won more than a third of the vote in the 2021 Upper Hunter by-election are not running this time.

Newcastle Herald

Labor’s bill to ditch public funding for voice campaigns backed by review but Coalition dissents

Five dissenters in parliamentary committee say they are concerned about ‘trickery or rigging the system’

The Guardian - AU

Scrapping wage cap could create NSW budget 'black hole'

The NSW government says Labor's plan to remove a cap on public sector wages will punch a black hole in the budget but the opposition says it's a scare campaign.

AAP

Senators air concerns on signature emissions measure

The government is yet to secure Senate support from key Greens and independents for its signature emissions reduction policy known as the safeguard mechanism.

AAP

Improving voter turnout key priority before referendum

Laws to modernise Australia's referendum processes are a step closer as the federal government pushes ahead to establish an Indigenous voice to parliament.

AAP

Woodside office defaced in protest over alleged destruction of First Nations rock art – as it happened

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Closing the Gap: more than $420m to be spent on water, housing and food security

Labor unveils ‘practical action’ plan to be delivered through partnerships with Indigenous communities

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Overworked, underpaid and fed up: How these Aussies have been pushed to the brink

These people say they're overworked, underpaid and fed up. The reason behind their frustrations is on the rise in Australia, and rated the number-one issue for voters in the country's most-populous — and expensive — state.

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Labor to cut NSW tolls for trucks, tradies

Labor will reduce charges for trucks and tradies on key NSW toll roads under sweeping reforms if it wins the next election.

AAP

Refugees in 'limbo' eligible for permanent residency

Labor is fulfilling a key election promise to get people off temporary protection visas, with almost 20,000 refugees now eligible for permanent residency.

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Nearly 20,000 refugees to get same rights as other permanent residents after being kept ‘in limbo’

Labor clears way for temporary protection and safe haven visa holders to apply for permanency

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NSW forests face uncertain future as ‘desperation’ builds over major parties’ inaction over logging

With no clear commitments, the gap between community expectations and actions of state MPs will be a major election flashpoint

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Thousands of refugees to be granted permanent visas as Labor moves to fulfil election promise

From Monday, around 19,000 refugees who arrived in Australia before Operation Sovereign Borders started in 2013 will be able to apply to transition to a permanent Resolution of Status visa as Labor moves to enact its pre-election commitment.

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NSW Labor promises to cap weekly toll bill at $60 if elected in March

The opposition says tolls are out of control, and they represent a secret tax for hundreds of thousands of people that live west of Parramatta.

AAP

Blocking manufacturing fund a 'mockery': Clare

Education Minister Jason Clare says the coalition's decision to oppose Labor's $15 billion manufacturing fund "defies belief," with COVID exposing issues.

AAP

NSW Labor to cap tolls at $60 a week

Drivers will pay a maximum of $60 a week on tolls if NSW Labor win the next election, under a new election plan to majorly overhaul the state's toll system.

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Proposals by NSW major parties to fix Mascot Towers saga do not go far enough, owners say

NSW Liberals and the opposition pledge to help residents of the defect-plagued building, but for owner Rachael Williams it has taken too long and she is calling on the government to "fix what you've created".

The Guardian - AU

‘Promise-a-thon’: NSW parties warned tough election talk on domestic violence not enough

Advocates welcome attention on the issue during the campaign but say long-term commitments are what’s needed

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