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ABC projects Labor will score a 77th seat and evade deals with independents to find a speaker

Labor is set to gain a 77th seat, enough for Anthony Albanese to form a majority government and evade making deals with the crossbench to find a speaker.

ABC News · May 31, 2022

'Don't take this for granted': PM before unveiling frontbench

Eden-Monaro MP Kristy McBain as well as Anne Aly and Anika Wells are poised to be elevated to Mr Albanese's frontbench

The Canberra Times · May 30, 2022

'Nigh on impossible': rare photo captures Eraring ray in full flight

Topics: A spotted eagle ray, fantastic fungi, snail mail and savings.

Newcastle Herald · May 30, 2022

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Labor Will Form A Majority Government So Here’s A 2-Min Explainer On What That Actually Means

Anthony Albanese and Labor will form a majority government after winning the required 76 out of 151 seats in the House of Representatives (the lower house).As of Monday evening only three seats remained in doubt while Labor held 75, the Coalition 57 and 16 were won by independent or minor…

Pedestrian.tv · May 30, 2022

PM says ministry has more women than any other in history – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2022

The Loop: Labor to form majority government, WHO speaks on monkeypox, and Mona Lisa vandalised

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ABC News · May 30, 2022

Morning mail: Australians embrace crossbench, redress scheme delays, best photos from May

Tuesday: Two-thirds of voters believe the increased number of independents in parliament will be positive and represent diverse views. Plus: how to organise your wardrobe

The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2022

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What do Labor's climate policies mean for the gas-led recovery and the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin?

We answer your questions by looking at where Scott Morrison's gas-fired recovery was supposed to start, in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin.

ABC News · May 30, 2022

Our new parliament will have record numbers of women – will this finally make it a safe place to work?

The 2022 federal election was a win for women candidates, and a historic moment in Australia’s journey towards a parliament that truly endorses and promotes gender equality in all its work.

The Conversation · May 30, 2022

High childcare fees, low pay for staff and a lack of places pose a huge policy challenge

Cheaper childcare was Labor’s largest single election promise, at an estimated cost of A$5.4 billion a year. Anthony Albanese went so far as to outline universal childcare as one of his new government’s three main policies for economic reform.

The Conversation · May 30, 2022

Federal election: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiling new cabinet in evening press conference, as ABC projects Labor wins Gilmore — as it happened

The new federal government is taking shape, as the last lower house seat in doubt is called for Labor and Anthony Albanese announces his new ministry.

ABC News · May 30, 2022

Paul Bongiorno: New Parliament will push the boundaries of respect

Anthony Albanese wants more respect in our Parliament and is willing to set the tone, but is seriously looking at taking out some insurance.

The New Daily · May 30, 2022

Queensland's concentration of key political leaders set to drive increased focus and investment in the Sunshine State

Queensland is home to the Treasurer, the Opposition Leader and the leader of the Nationals. What does that mean for Sunshine State and its issues?

ABC News · May 30, 2022

Forget the 'teal independent wave', the 2022 federal election sees record Indigenous representation

As Australians begin to make way for a new "teal wave" of independent female politicians, many First Nations communities across Australia are waiting to see what a new "black wave" of Indigenous MPs and senators will mean for the nation.

ABC News · May 30, 2022

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AAP · May 30, 2022

Labor sets record for women in cabinet

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled the make up of his new frontbench, with the appointment of a record number of women.

AAP · May 30, 2022

Finkel in call to 'electrify everything'

Australia's former chief scientist Alan Finkel says "all the tools available" should be used to deploy renewable energy as quickly as possible.

The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2022

Private water donations may help restore Australian wetlands – and prove collaboration possible

Kilter Rural’s multi-gigalitre water donation may be a model that brings together farmers, First Nations people and environmentalists

The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2022

Guardian Essential poll suggests two-thirds of Australians think expanded crossbench a positive

Survey also shows support for constitutionally enshrined voice to parliament and treaty with First Nations peoples is rising

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The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2022

Focus on battery storage could be a cost-effective energy goal for Albanese government, report says

With electricity bills soaring, a national Renewable Electricity Storage Target may be one way of achieving lower emissions – and lower prices

The New Daily · May 30, 2022

‘Bloodbath’: Scrapped AGL demerger clears way for faster coal closures

Australia’s largest energy retailer AGL sparked a “bloodbath” on Monday after plans to demerge the company to tackle climate change were suddenly scrapped.

The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2022

‘True to our values’: partisan warrior elected as new leader of Australian Liberals after crushing defeat

Peter Dutton, a former home affairs minister and hardliner, is trying to craft a softer image, as he vows party will return to concerns of ‘forgotten Australians’

The Independent UK · May 30, 2022

New Australian opposition leader says China 'biggest issue'

Former Defense Minister Peter Dutton has been chosen to lead Australia’s conservative opposition following the party’s election defeat nine days ago

The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2022

Labor secures majority government despite record non-major party vote and crossbench

Melbourne seat of Macnamara called for ALP guaranteeing it at least 76 seats in the House of Representatives

ABC News · May 30, 2022

Anthony Albanese and Labor to form majority government with projected win in Macnamara

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese looks set to form a majority Labor government, with the ABC projecting victory for sitting member Josh Burns in the Melbourne seat of Macnamara.

The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2022

Independent Andrew Wilkie prepared to discuss Speaker role in new Labor government

Tasmanian MP says having an independent Speaker ‘would send a powerful and positive message’ after voters elected large crossbench

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