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After the trauma of defeat, it makes sense for Labor to play it safe. But why has it taken so long for Albanese to define himself?

Labor’s current mindset is planning and hoping. But the party needs a gear change to convince voters their leader is the man for the moment

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Warrior, patriot, political player: Labor’s Kimberley Kitching remembered after sudden death

Sudden death of first-term senator facing a preselection battle has shocked the nation’s capital

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VIDEO: Floods bring Morrison more trouble; Labor's Kimberley Kitching remembered

University of Canberra Professorial Fellow Michelle Grattan and University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor Professor Paddy Nixon talk about this week in politics.

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Former MP in voter pitch outside SA court

Former Labor MP Annabel Digance has called on voters to support her return to the South Australian parliament after pleading not guilty to a blackmail charge.

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Australia bans imports of Russian oil, petroleum, gas and coal – as it happened

Australia follows lead of US and UK with Russia sanctions; ‘We want tradies to come to Queensland,’ premier says. This blog is now closed

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Former SA Labor MP Annabel Digance makes election pitch after blackmail court appearance

Annabel and Greg Digance read a pitch to voters based on their independence from major parties following a court appearance this morning for allegedly blackmailing South Australia's Opposition Leader.

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Kimberley Kitching mourned across political divide as stress of Labor preselection in focus

Former Labor leader Bill Shorten is questioning how much stress party politics and the preselection process put on his close friend Senator Kitching in the lead-up to her death.

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Stress took toll on late senator: Shorten

Tributes are flowing for Labor senator Kimberley Kitching, who died from a suspected heart attack, aged 52, in Melbourne on Thursday night.

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Grattan on Friday: We can't know what sort of PM Albanese would be – but not for the reasons the government says

Years ago, Kevin Rudd sold himself as a version of Howard-lite, as he sought to reassure voters he wouldn’t be scary. This week, Anthony Albanese invoked a Labor icon to soothe fears of change.

The Conversation

Govt denies flood funding allocation ‘political’

Two of three areas to miss out on extra funding are in a Labor-held electorate, prompting allegations the funding allocation was politically motivated.

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Both sides of politics in shock as Labor Senator Kimberley Kitching dies aged 52

Tributes are pouring in from both sides of politics at the shocking news that Labor Senator Kimberly Kitching has died of a suspected heart attack aged 52.

The New Daily

Labor senator Kimberley Kitching dies suddenly in Melbourne aged 52

Federal leader Anthony Albanese says ‘the Labor family is in shock tonight at the tragic news’ that Kitching had died of a suspected heart attack

The Guardian - AU

Labor senator Kimberley Kitching dies

Tributes have begun for Victorian Labor senator Kimberley Kitching, who has died from a suspected heart attack, aged 52.

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Victorian Labor senator Kimberley Kitching dies suddenly in Melbourne aged 52

The ABC understands Senator Kitching, 52, died of a suspected heart attack. Labor Leader Anthony Albanese says the party is "in shock" over the passing of their friend and colleague.

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Aboriginal health service facilities upgrade pledge in remote Ceduna draws emotional response

An Aboriginal health service in remote South Australia has welcomed an election pledge of more than $13 million to replace its decaying headquarters.

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Albanese pledges to fill submarine gap

In a major foreign policy and security speech, Anthony Albanese will pledge to find ways to keep the submarine fleet going before nuclear vessels arrive.

The Guardian - AU

Morrison says Qld premier ‘consulted’ on emergency; Rio Tinto ditching Russia; 21 Covid deaths – As it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

The New Daily

Anthony Albanese: It’s time to seize a once-in-a-generation opportunity

Anthony Albanese: Renewable energy is not coming. It is here. And because it is clean and cheap, it offers us great opportunities.

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Albanese to pledge increased defence spending as Morrison promises more personnel

Labor and Coalition will make dueling announcements on Thursday as national security increasingly becomes a focal point for federal election

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Labor to spend more on defence if it wins power, says Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese

Federal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese will use a major foreign policy speech to try and burnish his national security credentials, pledging to spend substantially more on defence than previous Labor governments.

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Labor promises new SA hills hospital

The South Australian opposition has promised to build a new hospital in the Adelaide Hills if the party wins the state election.

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Labor promises $220 million for new Mount Barker hospital in independent seat

Labor is targeting a key electorate ahead of the upcoming SA election, promising $220 million to build a new hospital in Mount Barker in the newly independent seat of Kavel.

AAP

Rebel MP accuses Vic premier of bullying

A former Victorian Labor MP has aired claims of a systematic bullying campaign against her, naming Premier Daniel Andrews as a participant.

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison says defence force ‘not available on a moment’s notice’ to respond to disaster – as it happened

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Albanese pledges Hawke-style government

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says he wants to govern like former Labor prime minister Bob Hawke if he is successful at the May federal election.

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