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Afternoon Update: Richard Marles sued; Greens back housing bill after stalemate; and the truth about salt

Jo Tarnawsky alleges she was forced out of her job after raising a bullying complaint against another colleague

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Greens Agree To Pass Labor’s ‘Help To Buy’ Housing Bill Despite Previously Calling It A ‘Lottery’

The Greens have agreed to pass Labor's Help To Buy housing policy, after blocking it for months, and trying to improve the bill.

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Housing policies at lock-up stage with Greens support

Labor has had a breakthrough on its stalled housing agenda after securing Greens support for a federal shared-equity scheme and build-to-rent policies.

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Greens back Albanese government’s Help to Buy housing bill after failing to win concessions

Minor party says it is waving bills through after accepting government ‘doesn’t care enough about renters to do anything meaningful for them’

The Guardian - AU

Labor ministers contradict each other on reasons why gambling ad ban has stalled

Anika Wells says not all stakeholders accepted the Albanese government proposal but Andrew Leigh blames failure to secure numbers in Senate

The Guardian - AU

'Common sense' after federal anti-tower housing drive

Plans for high- and mid-rise apartments have been dropped after pressure from federal minister Michelle Rowland, as other areas ready for up to 60,000 units.

AAP

Labor and the Coalition are closing in on a deal to pass a trio of controversial migration bills. What is in them?

Government accused of enabling a form of ‘human trafficking’ by the campaign group Labor for Refugees NSW

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'Dangerous' misinformation bill dumped from agenda

An unsuccessful push to crack down on misinformation and disinformation has been lauded a win for democracy, with calls to permanently ditch the proposal.

AAP

Labor notches win as time runs out on political year

Labor has chalked up a last-minute legislative victory, with the Greens backing its housing scheme, as several MPs bid Canberra farewell.

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Deal or no deal: can Labor avoid an ‘end-of-year dumpster fire’ and pass its legislative agenda?

If Peter Dutton senses an opportunity in blocking bills in the lead-up to an election, he might just take it

The Guardian - AU

If David Crisafulli wants ‘generational government’, the LNP can’t afford to wage ideological warfare

New Queensland premier must tread carefully to avoid culture wars that plagued party’s government

The Guardian - AU

Victorian Labor considering push to retake Prahran after surprise resignation of former Greens MP

Sam Hibbins announced resignation from parliament three weeks after confessing to consensual relationship with staff member

The Guardian - AU

Trump Unveils Series of New Appointments: Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, Russ Vought For Budget Office

He unveiled new nominees for key positions, including secretaries for HUD, Treasury, and Labor, along with the CDC director and Surgeon General.

International Business Times

Trump makes flurry of choices including labor secretary and CDC chief

President-elect picks Fox News personalities and key loyalists as he looks to fill crucial agency and advisory roles

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Squeeze on election spending but cash caps up in air

Australians are being told they will have more of a say compared to billionaires in future elections but some say there's a bitter pill hidden among the sweets.

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A decade of Labor rule in Victoria: what is its legacy?

When the history of the Andrews/Allan Victorian Labor governments is written, how will its first 10 years be remembered and how many more will it get?

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Labor stares down 'it's time' factor as govt turns 10

Is Australia's longest-serving Labor government on the edge of the electoral abyss after 10 years, or are there enough runs on the board to win another term?

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Trump selects Rep. Chavez-DeRemer for Labor - Roll Call

President-elect Donald Trump picked Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who lost her bid for reelection, to become Labor secretary.

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Pressure on PM to ram through agenda in final sitting

The federal government has a laundry list of policy promises to push through before the next election, but it looks unlikely to get much done before 2024 ends.

The Guardian - AU

Greens and some independents are biggest winners from Labor’s proposed donation cap, data shows

Labor and Coalition would have missed out on $4.1m and $4.7m in donations after public funding boost, while the Greens would have been $2.9m better off

The Guardian - AU

Hasty decisions and backroom deals betray Labor’s dire need for a decent story

With Peter Dutton growing in confidence, Labor needs more than just a blizzard of new laws to show voters that it can put the country on the right track

AAP

Greens put nail in coffin of misinformation crackdown

The federal Greens have decided not to support the government's moves to tackle online misinformation, putting another Labor bill in political purgatory.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Netanyahu charged with war crimes by ICC, fifth Laos methanol death, Gaetz withdraws nomination

Israeli PM and former defence minister face warrants for ‘crimes against humanity’; British lawyer becomes victim of mass poisoning

The Guardian - AU

Australian free-to-air TV stations push for more M-rated content hours and watered down child protections

Critics of proposal say it would expose children to inappropriate material and alcohol advertising

The Guardian - AU

Victoria will not renew defence memorandum of understanding with Israel

Exclusive: Jacinta Allan has been criticised by Labor and Greens over agreement signed before the 7 October attacks

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