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Labor's childcare subsidy reforms pass parliament

Parents will have access to three days of subsidised childcare after laws were rushed through the parliament ahead of a looming federal election.

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Sitting week a test run of post-election politics

The Senate might have hosted a test run of the next parliament after Labor teamed up with the Greens to pass major reforms.

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Dutton wants citizenship debate after anti-Israel video

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called for a "conversation" on citizenship rules after a video surfaced of nurses bragging they would kill Israeli patients.

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Anger in halls of power over 'unfair' electoral reforms

Federal MPs have clashed in a Parliament House corridor over political donation laws which loom as a sticking point in minority government negotiations.

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Do parties win elections because of their leaders, or in spite of them? History shows it’s a bit of both

The upcoming federal election will see the incumbent Labor prime minister, Anthony Albanese, face off against Liberal opposition leader, Peter Dutton. We’ll likely see a strong focus on the personal qualities and performance of the two leaders.

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Splits, fusions and evolutions: how Australia’s political parties took hold

Political parties are integral to the Australian political system, yet also largely absent from the Commonwealth Constitution itself. They are not entirely absent: a constitutional amendment in 1977 – secured, as required by law, through a referendum – ensured that a casual vacancy for the Senate would be filled by…

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Capitol Hill police searching for former aide to Trump’s labor secretary pick after break-in

Ex-staffer for Lori Chavez-DeRemer sought for questioning by U.S. Capitol police

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Proposed ban on protest outside places of worship could prevent Town Hall rallies, Sydney mayor warns

Clover Moore says police would have power to block peaceful demonstrations and warns against eroding civil rights

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Rep. Janelle Bynum on what it means to be a ‘disrupter’ - Roll Call

“I don’t want to see destruction in the process,” says freshman Democratic Rep. Janelle Bynum of Oregon.

Roll Call

Government-Coalition deal secures sweeping new regime for political donations and spending

The Albanese government has secured bipartisan support for a major new regime covering political donations and spending, after making significant concessions.

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Inquiry urges Australian universities to ‘closely align’ with controversial definition of antisemitism

Report tabled by Labor MP Josh Burns finds there is an ‘urgent need for reform’ to ensure safety of Jewish students

The Guardian - AU

Politics with Michelle Grattan: David Littleproud on US tariffs, a government-owned Rex, and the Nationals’ identity

With the election only months away, the Labor government finds itself suddenly battling with the Trump administration for an exemption from new US tariffs on steel and aluminium.

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Ex-minister wants separate corruption trial to Obeid

An ex-state minister facing corruption allegations has asked not to be put before a jury alongside his former Labor colleague Eddie Obeid.

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Controversial electoral reforms cap donations, spending

Crossbenchers and independents are up in arms over reforms they argue stack the playing field towards the major parties by limiting their campaign resources.

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New Mortgage Rules Could Help Young Aussies With Student Debt Buy A Home

"People with a HELP debt should be treated fairly when they want to buy a house."

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Former leader focuses on crucial seat after resigning

Former Labor leader Rebecca White is stepping down from the Tasmanian parliament to focus on winning a crucial marginal seat at the next federal election.

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Jeremy Vine Explodes in Outrage, Slams Ousted Labour MP and Takes Furious Dig at Nigel Farage

In a controversial appearance on Monday’s edition of Channel 5’s popular program, guest presenter Robert Rinder was joined by former Labor politician Cheryl, 46.

The Guardian - AU

Dutton has backed more funding to women’s health. But the political record is worth revisiting

In this policy arena, as in others, historical accuracy in the stories political movements like to share about themselves can be somewhat slippery

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There is declining trust in Australian unis. Federal government policy is a big part of the problem

As we head towards the federal election, both sides of politics are making a point of criticising universities and questioning their role in the community.

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'Preferred' koala park opens door to major logging

A state's so-called koala wars appear no closer to being resolved as spatial mapping highlights the possible impact on native forest of a national park plan.

The Conversation

Australia improves on global corruption rankings, but there is still work to be done

Australia has turned the corner on its decade-long slide on Transparency International’s annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), once again ranking in the top ten least corrupt countries in the world. The fresh ranking comes just ahead of a federal election, which will determine the future of many key anti-corruption reforms.

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Curbing 'intolerance crisis' could hit protest, speech

Stronger penalties and boosted police powers to ensure people can practice their beliefs in safety could lead to over-policing of protests, faith leaders warn.

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Byelections show Labor is in trouble in Victoria – but how much will Peter Dutton benefit?

Is history repeating itself in Labor’s fortress state of Victoria?

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Outgoing minister opens up about 'painful experience'

Retiring Labor MP Stephen Jones has used a farewell speech to parliament to talk about the "painful experience" of the royal commission into child sex abuse.

The Guardian - AU

US accuses Australia of breaking ‘verbal commitment’ on aluminium exports – as it happened

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