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Former Labor staffer Kent Rowe handed partially-suspended sentence over sexual assaults against family member

The NT's Supreme Court Chief Justice says former senior staffer Kent Rowe should be ashamed of his lack of remorse for repeated offences against a family member.

ABC News

NSW Labor edges closer to joining Perrottet's push for pokie reform

NSW Opposition Leader Chris Minns throws his support behind more trials of cashless gaming cards, but says he's not ready to fully commit to the scheme which could have unintended consequences for clubs.

ABC News

Ex-NSW minister awaits corruption verdict

A judge hopes to deliver his verdict on corruption charges against former NSW Labor minister Ian Macdonald and ex-union boss John Maitland before Christmas.

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Health war renewed as Vic poll heats up

Victorian Labor has promised nurses and midwives a $5000 sign-on bonus, while the coalition is building on its plan to halve the elective surgery waiting list.

AAP

NSW disaster agency introduced amid floods

NSW is introducing legislation to create a Reconstruction Authority to cut red-tape and help communities quickly rebuild after natural disasters.

AAP

US warns Australia against joining treaty banning nuclear weapons

US embassy in Canberra says treaty ‘would not allow for US extended deterrence relationships’

The Guardian - AU

Treasury calls for action on sky-high prices, as blowback comes from gas companies

Gas exporters have signalled their intent to make sure any government regulation on gas prices is watered down.

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NSW education system protecting under-performing teachers, inquiry reports

The NSW education system is protecting under-performing teachers who should never have been accepted into teaching degrees, a parliamentary inquiry reports.

ABC News

AFMA defends response to decline of fish stocks during Senate Committee inquiry

The head of Australia's fishery management authority has defended the organisation's handling of declining fisheries after criticism it didn't respond quickly enough to the changing climate.

ABC News

Afternoon Update: Liberal senator’s ‘offensive’ ABC grooming comment; Bob Brown arrested; when to spot the blood moon

Alex Antic tells Senate hearing a Play School segment amounted to ‘adult content’. And Medibank hit by ‘distressing’ ransomware threat

The Guardian - AU

Mark Dreyfus says AAT has ‘unacceptable’ record on bullying and condemns appointment process

Attorney general says Liberal party should be ‘tarnished forever’ over appointments to administrative appeals tribunal

The Guardian - AU

Glenn Sterle apologises for ‘naughty girl’ remarks after backlash

Senior Labor ministers say remarks Glenn Sterle made calling a female senator a "naughty little girl" were unacceptable.

The New Daily

Port bill passes lower house with bipartisan support

The government will remove restrictions on Port of Newcastle building a freight terminal if the private operator tops up its $1.75 billion lease payment to the state.

Newcastle Herald

Senator sorry for 'naughty girl' remarks

A Labor senator says his outburst calling a female colleague a "naughty little girl" was out of order and he's apologised for the remark.

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New South Wales taxi drivers accept $905 million government package

NSW taxi drivers have approved a near-$1 billion compensation package, as the state also looks to scrap stamp duty for first home buyers.

The Guardian - AU

Tech giants and business warm to Labor’s privacy bill but point to flaws in drafting

Business Council of Australia warns of ‘unintended drafting error’ in privacy bill

Newcastle Herald

Labor slams government's port 'backflip'

Opposition leader Chris Minns says government moves to unpick parts of the port privatisation deals prove they have been a 'disaster'.

AAP

Deal struck to 'unshackle' Newcastle port

A bill that paves the way for competition between ports, improving options for producers and consumers, has passed the NSW lower house.

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Newcastle Herald

Newcastle container terminal one big step closer with Greg Piper's port Bill getting government support

Support for Piper's port Bill a big move

ABC News

Country Liberals attend anti-crime rally despite racist comments on organiser's social media account

The Northern Territory's opposition leader has attended an anti-crime meeting near Darwin which Labor ministers refused to attend because of racist comments on the organiser's social media account.

ABC News

Volvo won't sell petrol cars here by 2026. Will the likes of Toyota and Ford follow their lead?

Automotive lobbyists are applauding Volvo's decision to stop selling petrol powered cars in Australia within four years, but say this sort of commitment will be tougher for brands that sell cheaper cars en masse.

Newcastle Herald

Ball in port's court to build container terminal

"If the Mayfield terminal doesn't happen or is a flop, the government pockets a nice little earner."

AAP

IR laws will sacrifice Australians: Dutton

Peter Dutton says the government's proposed workplace laws would make life harder for businesses, as debate on the reforms continue.

AAP

NSW taxi drivers accept $905m govt package

The NSW government will attempt to pass legislation on taxi compensation and housing initiatives in the final sitting weeks before the March state election.

The Guardian - AU

Jacqui Lambie and David Pocock oppose Labor ‘rushing through’ workplace bill

Albanese government has agreed amendments to get business on board but independent senators won’t be bullied into passing omnibus legislation

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