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Australia's foreign interference laws designed for China - former PM Turnbull

Exposing China's activities was the "key purpose" of Australia's foreign interference laws, but the scheme has failed to do this, former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull, who introduced the laws, said on Tuesday.

Reuters

China is carrying out ‘blatant’ influence operations in Australia, Malcolm Turnbull says

Former prime minister likens covert operations to famous scene in Casablanca and warns influence register should be more than ‘box ticking’

The Guardian - AU

Foreign influence regime under parliamentary microscope, with calls for shakeup

Australia's foreign influence regime comes under scrutiny, with experts warning the current laws are ill-defined, leaving efforts to influence the nations politicians and institutions unchecked.

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Out of the boardrooms and into the streets: is the Sydney Mardi Gras putting corporations before protest?

Despite the 1978 protest setting the scene for the evolution of Australian gay rights and one of the biggest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the world, some hold concerns corporates are edging out the activism that once lay at the heart of Mardi Gras

The Guardian - AU

Australia will have ‘unequivocal’ control over nuclear-powered submarines, insists chief adviser

‘When we take command of our first boat, we will have sovereign capability’, says Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead

The Guardian - AU

Defence Minister insists AUKUS will enhance Australia's sovereignty, not dependence on US

One of the United States' most respected former naval commanders says Australia could have nuclear-powered submarines in the water within 30 years.

ABC News

Richard Marles insists Aukus submarine deal will not erode Australia’s military sovereignty

Defence minister to tell parliament agreement with US and UK will not limit Australia’s independence on deployment decisions

The Guardian - AU

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Morning Mail: Albanese’s voice pledge, Turnbull raises Aukus sovereignty risk, Shell profits double

The prime minister will go ahead with the referendum even without bipartisan support, he tells us

The Guardian - AU

Malcolm Turnbull says Labor has failed to answer if Aukus deal compromises Australian sovereignty

Former PM says if operation of nuclear subs depends on US then that is ‘a momentous change which has not been acknowledged’

The Guardian - AU

Former social services minister Christian Porter takes responsibility for Robodebt failures at royal commission

Former minister Christian Porter has conceded talking points he was given at the height of Robodebt criticism were "inaccurate and untrue", and has taken some responsibility for the failed scheme.

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Christian Porter to face robodebt inquiry after Alan Tudge questioned over department’s response to suicides

Former social services minister due to appear at high-profile royal commission on Thursday

The Guardian - AU

Alan Tudge denies he was responsible for department’s failure to check legality of robodebt, royal commission hears

Former human services minister says he was away on leave when an article casting doubt on legality of robodebt was sent to him

The Guardian - AU

Kevin Rudd to shed media disclosure obligations as ambassador to US

Former prime minister’s 84 disclosed public speaking activities to soon be marked ‘ceased’ on foreign influence register when he takes up position in US

The Guardian - AU

What the ghosts of campaigns past – and Dirty Dancing – can teach the PM about the voice referendum

The lessons from the republic, marriage equality and climate fights? Don’t get bogged down in detail, Indigenous Australians have to lead and avoid partisan biffo

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The Guardian - AU

‘We don’t have limitless resources’: Australian government prepared to scale back defence projects

While Labor has committed to an increase in defence spending, Richard Marles refused to rule out building first nuclear-powered submarines offshore

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Calls to expel Bolsonaro from US; Albanese visits flood-stricken WA; and a stinky flower in Adelaide

Brazil’s president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva decries protesters as ‘fascists’ and ‘Nazis’

AAP

Subs will need US supervision: Turnbull

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has doubled down on his criticism of Australia's nuclear submarines plan, saying it risks the nation's independence.

AAP

Controversial Australia Day rule abandoned

Federal Labor has scrapped rules made by Scott Morrison where citizenship ceremonies must be held on January 26, as more councils shift from the national day.

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The Guardian - UK

Quiz of the year: how well do you remember 2022?

Charles became king of 15 realms, Tom Cruise made blockbuster history and controversy followed Russia on to the ice rink. Fingers on buzzers for 30 fiendish questions

The New Daily

Julia Banks: Liberals pay a high price for their unholy merger with the hard right

The Liberals seem to talk to themselves, about themselves, and defend their actions rather than face reality, Julia Banks writes.

ABC News

Economics has helped to destroy the environment. Can it be used to save it?

If we can't value the environment, human activity on earth is "going to come crashing down". Luckily, we can, according to former Treasury boss Ken Henry.

AAP

Libs soul-search with another poll loss

Liberals have begun to reflect on their party's future following their latest election defeat in Victoria.

The Guardian - AU

Chris Dore’s exit from News Corp lifts lid on behaviour at governor general’s residence

Dore was promoted to editor-in-chief of the Australian despite alleged behaviour and remained in post until WSJ event. Plus: Friendlyjordies’ fire scare

The Independent UK

Australian PM raises trade 'blockages' with China's Xi

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he raised with Chinese President Xi Jinping concerns about trade “blockages” but did not walk away from their first face-to-face talks with any promises that the $13 billion barriers to Australian exports would be lifted

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Anthony Albanese and Xi Jinping meet at G20, breaking six-year diplomatic cold shoulder

Speaking after the 32-minute meeting, the Australian prime minister said there would be no immediate change to China's position on issues such as trade disputes.

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