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Governments usually win a second term. But could the new Labor government be an exception?

Addressing the first meeting of Labor’s new caucus, Anthony Albanese held out the prospect of “back-to-back premierships”. But a second-term in government isn’t a given, he implied – it is something Labor will have to earn. Does he really believe Labor might not be re-elected?

The Conversation

How we invented 'unemployment' – and why we're outgrowing it

When Labor leader Anthony Albanese couldn’t quote Australia’s unemployment rate in the first week of the election campaign, many said it didn’t matter: the Australian Bureau of Statistics figure was “meaningless”; “fudged”; “manipulated”; and didn’t count all those who had registered for JobSeeker.

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Immigration minister says Nadesalingam family can stay in Biloela ‘with certainty’

Andrew Giles doesn’t specify when or how Tamil family will be allowed to remain in Australia and blames Coalition for long visa wait times

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Albanese government urged to keep focus on human rights as it rebuilds relationships in Asia

Thawing diplomatic relations with China shouldn’t mean ‘taking a backwards step with Beijing’, Human Rights Watch says

The Guardian - AU

‘Startling’: Queensland independent polls second in Groom with only 8.3% of primary vote

Suzie Holt finished fourth on primary vote in the LNP-held seat, but is at 42.89% of 2PP after preferences

The Guardian - AU

Employment minister urged to delay rollout of points-based system for jobseekers

Survey of unemployed people suggests ‘harm was actually being designed into the system’, academic says

The Guardian - AU

Revealed: The moments that might have cost Scott Morrison the prime ministership

Labor's National Secretary outlined some key moments that may have cemented voters' perceptions of Scott Morrison – and a Coalition defeat.

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Monarchist old guard bracing for new fight as Albanese government considers putting more taxpayer resources behind republic push

The Albanese government says it plans to devote taxpayer resources to convince the country to become a republic in the coming years, as staunch monarchists claim the starting gun for a second referendum has been fired.

ABC News

Labor campaign chief’s eight reasons Coalition lost election – from attacking states to ignoring women

Paul Erickson puts Labor’s election win down to more than voter fatigue with Scott Morrison and cites failures of Liberal-National team

The Guardian - AU

Strategist: Last Australian government lost Chinese votes

A campaign strategist says the previous Australian government’s stance against a more aggressive China drove away many Chinese-Australian voters at recent elections who considered the administration’s language had licensed racism

The Independent UK

AEC rejects Andrew Constance's request for Gilmore recount, Labor's Fiona Phillips to retain seat

Labor's Fiona Phillips will retain her seat after the commission found there were no grounds to allow the Liberal challenger's request.

ABC News

PR firm given $560,000 to combat ‘negative’ views of controversial NSW rail body

Exclusive: government hired Newgate to devise ‘corporate narrative’ for body criticised as ‘accounting sham’

The Guardian - AU

Albanese has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to restore civility to Australian politics

Labor has brought collaboration and competence back to the table. The challenge is to harness this positive mood shift

The Guardian - AU

Gilmore election recount request denied

A recount of the vote in the NSW federal seat of Gilmore will not go ahead, despite a request from Liberal candidate Andrew Constance.

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Call for urgent action as Australia faces biodiversity crisis

Former threatened species commissioner says more needs to be done if Australia is to save its unique flora and fauna.

AAP

Indigenous group vies to halt nuclear dump

The Barngarla traditional owners will continue their fight to stop federal government plans for a nuclear waste dump in South Australia.

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Fkn Good: Australia’s Lowest Paid Workers Will Finally Get A Pay Bump To Keep Up With Inflation

The Fair Work Commission has handed down its decision to raise minimum wage by 5.2 per cent after strong pushes from the Labor Government and workers’ rights groups.Fair Work Commission President Iain Ross announced on Wednesday morning minimum wage will go up from $20.33 to $21.38 an hour, or from $772.60…

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: aged care vaccine rollout ‘too slow’, PM approval rating rises, supermassive black hole found

Wednesday: Only half of aged care residents have had fourth vaccine as deaths climb. Plus: jumping spiders in minute detail

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State government bypasses standard assessment process for $84 million in sports grants

The SA government signed off on $84 million in sporting grants just weeks after taking office without following the usual public service process, it's been revealed.

The Conversation

'We want to be part of that movement': residents embrace renewable energy but worry how their towns will change

Amid soaring energy costs, the new Labor government is working to deliver a A$20 billion pledge to rebuild and modernise Australia’s electricity grid. It will help deliver a plan for 122 gigawatts of new renewable energy in the National Electricity Market by 2050, eventually replacing coal generation.

The Guardian - AU

Labor campaign director says Australia chose a ‘better future’ over more Scott Morrison

Paul Erickson to tell press club of election-winning strategy including Anthony Albanese’s leadership and stoking ‘mood for change’

The Guardian - AU

Guardian Essential poll: Albanese enjoys post-election approval boost last seen with Kevin Rudd

More Australians think the nation is on a positive trajectory, but economic uncertainty and cost of living worries still dominate, poll suggests

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ACT Senate result: Pocock defeats Liberals in first time Liberals have not won one ACT Senate seat

The federal election result for the ACT Senate was decided Tuesday. Independent David Pocock defeated the Liberals’ Zed Seselja, with Labor holding the other seat. Pocock is a former rugby player who played for the Australian Wallabies and ACT Brumbies, and a climate activist.

AAP

SA budget short-sighted, says Speirs

South Australian Opposition Leader David Speirs says last week's state budget is focused is short-sighted and does nothing to foster long-term jobs growth.

The Canberra Times

Gilmore set for recount, declaration of Fiona Phillips deferred

Fiona Phillips will have to wait even longer to be declared the new member for Gilmore.

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