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Greens demand full release of government documents on ‘disastrous’ decision to join Iraq invasion

Nick McKim says national security committee documents used to justify the war may answer questions about momentous foreign policy decision

The Guardian - AU

Australia went to war in Iraq based on ‘oral reports’ to cabinet from John Howard

Cabinet papers from 2003 show there was no formal submission before decision was taken to join US-led ‘coalition of the willing’

The Guardian - AU

Right decision: minister stands by Iraq invasion call

Previously secret cabinet documents have revealed discussions inside the government before Australia committed to the Iraq War.

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Coles & Woolies Will Finally Cop A Senate Inquiry Into Grocery Pricing After Record Profits

Coles and Woolworths will soon face a Senate inquiry into whether they have been price gouging consumers during a cost of living crisis.

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Coalition and Greens unite to demand Labor release legal advice on indefinite detention court case

Push comes after home affairs minister said government was advised it would win legal challenge that instead saw 93 people released

The Guardian - AU

Dutton calls the shots as Labor folds on visa breaches

Labor bowing to opposition demands and rushing through mandatory minimum sentences on bridging visa breaches is condemned as ‘deeply disturbing’ by Labor veteran Kim Carr, and Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin is considering pulling the plug.

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Grattan on Friday: A government in a big hurry gives opposition some wins on ex-detainees

It’s not very often we see a bill marched through parliament at such a pace as this week.

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Labor accused of caving to Dutton as ‘draconian’ bill restricting released detainees is passed

The Albanese government has agreed to a raft of Coalition amendments, including criminal penalties for breaching restrictions

The Guardian - AU

Labor accused of ‘outrageous secrecy’ as border force confirms 11 asylum seekers sent to Nauru

Officials refuse to answer questions at Senate estimates about the first transfer to immigration detention on the island in nine years

The Guardian - AU

Grounding of Taipan helicopters ‘can be dealt with’, Marles says; Morrison accuses Labor of ‘political lynching’ over robodebt – as it happened

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Care for kids: David Pocock

Independent Senator David Pocock wants young people’s health and well-being to be an integral part of any Australian fossil fuel projects, and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has ruled out supporting the $40 JobSeeker increase.

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Greens renew push for rent freeze as housing bodies say ‘time is of the essence’ to pass Labor bill

Nick McKim to introduce private member’s bill in Senate to promote market intervention

The Guardian - AU

Labor and the Greens don’t get along. Here’s why

Relations between a centrist Labor government feeling its way and an ascendant Greens party have become surprisingly strained of late.

The Conversation

Senator alleges 'perception of contamination' as police investigate firm working inside its buildings

The Australian Federal Police has reasserted its ability to effectively investigate a former member of PwC, as the firm completes millions of dollars worth of contracts working alongside AFP staff.

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The Guardian - AU

Nauru offshore processing to cost Australian taxpayers $485m despite only 22 asylum seekers remaining

Home affairs department officials dispute suggestions this year’s cost amounts to $22m a person

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Doubts over Cradle Mountain cableway future after funding deadline missed

The Cradle Mountain Cableway is in serious doubt after the Commonwealth withdraws $30 million in funding from the project because the Tasmanian government missed a deadline.

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s changes to gas tax will deliver little if any extra revenue, analysts say

Greens label move as ‘less than the bare minimum’ while Monique Ryan says Australia remains a ‘global laggard’ on taxing industry

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Greens to introduce legislation to block Reserve Bank rate rises

n a move that runs counter to history and convention, the Greens will seek changes that would see interest rates capped and rents frozen.

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Greens announce plans to introduce bill to federal parliament to freeze rents and interest rates before budget announcement

Their proposal would see the federal government work with states and territories to freeze rent increases nationwide.

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Bandt v Bowen: what do they really think of each other?

Don’t be fooled by the Shakespearean theatrics of Labor and the Greens — they get on far better than they let on.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Putin cyberwarfare plans exposed, debate over minimum wage, Aston to test Dutton

Secret documents leaked by a whistleblower angry about the Ukraine war reveal military’s tactics and mindset

The Guardian - AU

Greens senator Nick McKim says climate groups are too afraid to push for change against ‘ecocidal’ government

Australia’s environment movement needs to ‘collectively get its shit together’, senator says

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‘Psychopaths running big polluters’: fossil fuel shares dip amid hard cap

The hard cap could slash the number of fossil fuel projects in Australia, but the Greens warn the climate wars have barely begun.

The New Daily

‘Psychopaths, puppets’: Greens senator’s fury over climate deal

The plan to cut emissions from industry to tackle climate change appears on track to pass parliament – despite dissension in the Greens.

The New Daily

Federal politicians form refugees support group

Almost 50 senators and MPs have joined the Parliamentary Friends of Refugees group to promote fairer refugee and asylum seeker policies.

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