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Labor helps pass Coalition firearms bill after lower house ambush

Labor uses surprise tactic to sidestep Coalition national security ‘test’ for second time in two days

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A bad Newspoll for the Greens; Willoughby NSW byelection could be close

This week’s Newspoll, conducted February 9-12 from a sample of 1,526, gave Labor a 55-45 lead, a one-point gain for the Coalition since the late January Newspoll. Primary votes were 41% Labor (steady), 34% Coalition (steady), 8% Greens (down three), 3% One Nation (steady) and 14% for all Others (up…

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Labor's Joel Fitzgibbon 'well respected'

Long standing Labor MP and former minister Joel Fitzgibbon has given his valedictory speech after 26 years in parliament.

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Labor MP farewells multicultural seat

Labor MP Julie Owens has farewelled federal parliament after 18 years representing western Sydney.

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Australia's spy boss says politicising national security 'not helpful'

Australia's spy chief has warned in a rare TV interview against politicising intelligence advice as an election looms, saying unsuccessful attempts by foreign governments at interference had targeted both sides of politics.

Reuters

Morrison doubles down on China attacks

Despite calls from the head of ASIO politicising national security was 'unhelpful', Scott Morrison has continued attacks on Labor about China.

AAP

Northern Territory MP Warren Snowdon retires after 35 years in parliament

Stalwart Northern Territory MP Warren Snowdon looks back on a "wonderful journey" with some regrets — just don't mention the Tennant Creek dog show.

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Minister asked why refugees still stuck in Park hotel if not security risks – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Elections are rarely decided by security and defence issues, but China could make 2022 different

As the major parties shift into election mode, the Morrison government is clearly placing defence and security issues at the centre of its campaign.

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Government data reveals being born overseas increases your risk of dying from COVID-19 in Australia

There have been almost three times as many COVID-19 deaths in Australia among people born overseas, according to new official figures, in what federal Labor describes as "disturbing and disproportionate".

ABC News

‘We just can’t let go’: sadness as Bob Hawke’s watering hole, the Curtin hotel, set to close

Time called for Melbourne pub named after another Labor PM and favourite of unionists, students, journos and more recently live music fans

The Guardian - AU

Coalition fails to justify deportation ‘test’ as Labor folds

The government is struggling to justify legislation empowering the Immigration Minister to deport people guilty of the most minor criminal offences.

The New Daily

Australian leader makes China focus of upcoming election, but risks backlash

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has put his government's tough stance on China at the forefront as he heads toward an election campaign, a strategy that security analysts warned could backfire on the national interest.

Reuters

Government's bid for an enhanced 'character test' is unnecessary - and unlikely to pass before the election anyway

The Migration Amendment (Strengthening the Character Test) Bill will pass the House of Representatives by the end of this week. The bill would enhance the immigration minister’s powers to cancel the visas of people convicted of certain crimes.

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Politicising national security ‘not helpful’, Asio spy chief says as Scott Morrison ramps up attack

Prime minister labels Labor frontbencher a ‘Manchurian candidate’ as he continues partisan rhetoric on China

ABC News

ASIO boss says politicising national security 'not helpful' after PM accuses Labor MP of being 'Manchurian candidate'

The Prime Minister hurls an insult across the aisle, implying a Labor politician was the puppet of an enemy power — only to take it back moments later, as the opposition accuses Scott Morrison of playing desperate politics.

The Guardian - AU

What is the strengthening character test bill and does Australia need it?

The Coalition wants to prevent ‘overseas criminals’ staying but Labor says the government already has power to do that

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Four COVID-19 deaths in South Australia as cases jump following increase in testing

South Australia records another four deaths of people with COVID-19, amid a significant rise in daily cases. A senior Labor MP and Adelaide Crows players are among the new infections.

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Nicolle Flint uses final speech to take aim at offensive abuse directed toward women

Outgoing Liberal MP Nicolle Flint uses her valedictory speech to urge the parliament to better protect women from offensive, insulting and intimidating behaviour. Warning: This story contains language which may offend some readers.

The Guardian - AU

Labor helps Coalition pass its visa cancellation character test bill in the lower house

Immigration minister Alex Hawke admits government is using bill as a ‘test for Labor’ as national security emerges as federal election issue

AAP

Long-serving Labor MP farewells parliament

Labor MP Warren Snowdon has again called for an Indigenous Australian voice to parliament in his valedictory speech.

AAP

Liberal calls out sexist attacks from left

Liberal MP Nicolle Flint has criticised the political left and the federal Labor leader for not calling out sexist and misogynist behaviour directed at her.

AAP

PM defends scrapping integrity commitment

Independent MP Helen Haines criticised the government for installing a federal integrity commission but the prime minister says Labor is delaying proceedings.

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China seeking to 'exploit social division'

China is seeking to exploit social division, a Senate committee has been told, amid a tit-for-tat between the coalition and Labor over national security.

The Guardian - AU

Parliament debates character test bill – as it happened

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