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The Latest Breaking News from Legislative Council

Adem Somyurek, Legalise Cannabis MPs win seats as Victorian upper house election results are confirmed

Former Labor MP Adem Somyurek has retained his seat in Victoria's upper house, after switching to the Democratic Labour Party, meanwhile former Liberal MP Bernie Finn has lost his bid for re-election, and two Legalise Cannabis party candidates have been elected.

ABC News

Lib leader hopeful wins marginal Hawthorn

Liberal leadership contender John Pesutto won over teal challenger Melissa Lowe in the marginal Melbourne seat of Hawthorn, days after the Victorian election.

AAP

Legalise Cannabis and other progressive parties could hold balance of power in Victorian upper house

Counting suggests Legalise Cannabis party, Greens and Reason Party are likely to win seats in Legislative Council

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Victorian election upper house results project Greens gains, challenges for Bernie Finn and Derryn Hinch's Justice Party

Early counting of votes in Victoria's Legislative Council suggests the Greens could win as many as four seats in the upper house. Meanwhile, former Liberal MP Bernie Finn could miss out on a seat, along with controversial Angry Victorians candidate Catherine Cumming.

ABC News

WA minister Alannah MacTiernan announces retirement from politics

Long-serving Western Australian Labor minister Alannah MacTiernan announces her retirement from politics.

ABC News

Child sex abuse accused WA MP James Hayward suspended from parliament, kicked off committee

James Hayward is suspended from parliament for the remainder of the year, kicked off a parliamentary committee, and ordered to undergo training after being found in contempt of the Legislative Council.

ABC News

Hong Kong leader prioritises talent, security in first policy address

Making his first policy address on Wednesday, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee prioritised improving competitiveness and attracting more overseas talent, while also stressing the need to bolster national security in the Chinese ruled city.

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British royals to make 'much-anticipated' first visit to Australia with King Charles III as monarch

Details of who will be coming from the UK for the Australian tour have not yet been confirmed, but there are rumours it will be the first visit by King Charles III.

ABC News

The Loop: Biden pledges to enshrine abortion rights after midterms, former Italian PM's reported 'sweet letters' from Putin

What Australia is searching for and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories.

ABC News

Royal tour 'anticipated' in 2024: NSW

A royal tour has been flagged for NSW in 2024 by the state's parliament, but it's not known which royals could make the journey Down Under.

AAP

Parliamentary committee recommends suspension of ex-Nationals MP James Hayward

A powerful parliamentary committee recommends a former Nationals MP accused of child sex offences be suspended from parliament for the rest of the year.

ABC News

Robert Borsak says Independent MP Helen Dalton should be 'clocked' after heated debate in NSW Parliament

Shooters, Fishers and Farmers MLC Robert Borsak is recorded in the upper house saying Independent MP Helen Dalton should be "clocked" following a fiery debate.

ABC News

Andhra Pradesh: Amendments to Forest Act harmful to society, say environmental activists

Tribals take out protest rally in Parvatipuram; MLC assures to take up issue in Legislative Council

The Hindu

BMTC’s loans over 5 years at ₹1,324 crore; ₹679 crore paid back

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The Hindu

Education Minister’s promise on changing name of Bababudangiri shrine in textbook condemned

Hassan

The Hindu

‘PayCM’ campaign: Govt. for policy to end ‘mocking’ of constitutional heads

Congress leaders take exception to midnight arrest of party members

The Hindu

Karnataka Assembly passes anti-conversion Bill amid Congress walkout

Legislative Council passed the Bill on September 15

Dynamite News

Anti-conversion bill passed in Karnataka assembly

Amid opposition Congress' protest and walkout, Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed the "anti-conversion bill", passed by the Legislative Council last week with minor amendments, seeking to replace the ordinance that was in place to give effect to the bill. Read more on Dynamite News:

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The Hindu

No rolling back APMC Act

Bengaluru

The Hindu

‘18.5 lakh farmers opted for Fasal Bhima Yojane in 2022’

Bengaluru

Newcastle Herald

Cessnock nurse poised for seat in Parliament

The wife of mayor Jay Suvaal is poised to claim a place in NSW Parliament after Labor's right faction handed her an unbeatable position on the party's upper house ticket.

The Times of India

J&K LG announces decision to declare Maharaja Hari Singh’s birthday a public holiday; notification soon

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to declare Maharaja Hari Singh’s birth anniversary a public holiday. A notification in this regard will be issued soon.

The Times of India

Religious conversions rampant in Karnataka, says govt; anti-conversion Bill being mulled

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Legislative Council on Thursday took up the "contentious" legislation against religious conversions for consideration and passage. The 'Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill' was passed by the Legislative Assembly in December last.

The Hindu

Karnataka government to table anti-conversion Bill in this session

BENGALURU

The Hindu

Role of teachers in building nation crucial: Horatti

MLC says that they should continue to serve the nation with dedication

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