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The Latest Breaking News from Robbie Katter

Authorities seek to remove from social media image of foetus being circulated by Australian anti-abortion activists

Photograph, first published by anti-abortion campaigner Joanna Howe, purportedly taken at Townsville hospital

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Katter distances himself from neo-Nazi-linked megaphone; FoI transparency backlash; and ‘cosmic’ algae in Melbourne

The veteran politician was seen speaking into a microphone claimed by the National Socialist Network at the weekend anti-immigration rally in Townsville

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese Slams ‘Wackadoo’ Bob Katter, Says He ‘Needs To Have A Look At Himself’

Meanwhile, Katter's son downplayed yesterday’s outburst because his dad is "not entirely physically threatening".

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Bob Katter threatens to punch Nine journalist over ‘Lebanese heritage’ comment

Queensland MP says he ‘punches blokes in the mouth’ for comments on his heritage as he backs anti-immigration March for Australia protests at Brisbane press conference

The Guardian - AU

'You're a racist': Bob Katter raises fist at reporter

Bob Katter has threatened to punch a journalist after being asked about his Lebanese heritage in the lead-up to anti-migration rallies across the country.

AAP

An RAAF fighter jet shattered windows in a small Queensland town. Two years later, the air force still hasn’t helped fix them

The aircraft’s ‘terrifying’ shockwave damaged homes and the pub in Greenvale. Defence says supersonic airspeeds are approved in the area

The Guardian - AU

David Crisafulli Just Banned Abortion Debates In QLD Parliament, Here’s Why

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has announced that the state's parliament will not hold any debates on abortion for the next four years.

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Premier gags any bills or changes to abortion laws

No bill or amendments to abortion legislation will be allowed under a surprise motion put forward by a premier that blindsided MPs on all sides of the chamber.

AAP

Greens to ask Senate to vote to jettison anti-abortion bill in bid to split Coalition on issue

Senator Larissa Waters plans to move motion to discharge abortion bill sponsored by Matt Canavan and Alex Antic

The Guardian - AU

‘Doomed to fail’: is this the end (again) for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation?

Former insiders and political observers alike think the Queensland election result signals the bell is tolling for a volatile but doggedly resilient movement

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton rules out Coalition abortion policy changes and blasts MPs for stirring debate

It follows party criticism of Jacinta Nampijinpa Price for condemning later term abortions, though opposition leader did not name names

The Guardian - AU

Robbie Katter to ‘test the parliament’ on abortion as Queensland election count continues

KAP leader questions motives of LNP candidates who concurred with his anti-abortion position during election campaign

The Guardian - AU

Stan Grant takes shots at ‘political elites’ in US – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

How the abortion bandwagon has proved a useful vehicle for political advantage

From Queensland to South Australia, tacticians of different stripes have been able to leverage the conviction of true-believers

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The Guardian - AU

Australians must keep up the fight for abortion rights, Jacinta Allan warns

Exclusive: Conservative forces pose ‘genuine threats to the protections women have fought for and won’, Victoria’s premier says

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What On Earth Is Going On With Abortion Laws In Queensland? Here’s Everything We Know

Despite abortion being decriminalised Australia-wide for some time now, there are whispers of reforms post the Queensland election.

The Guardian - AU

Kingmaker: Robbie Katter doesn’t want the crown, but he may decide who becomes Queensland premier

Katter’s Australian party leader wants the balance of power and the ability to rule the state’s far north

The Conversation

Abortion is back in the headlines in Australia. The debates in the United States tell us why

The 2022 news that the US Supreme Court had overturned Roe v Wade and ended the constitutional right to abortion sent shockwaves around the world.

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The Guardian - AU

Queensland election abortion debate: it’s what David Crisafulli is not saying that matters most

There is a contradiction between the Liberal National party leader’s steadfast defence of the right to a conscience vote a year ago, and his continued refusal to make a clear statement about it these past few weeks

The Guardian - AU

Anti-abortion activist targets high-profile SA women with ‘baby-killers club’ social media posts

Joanna Howe posts artworks of women including deputy premier and state Greens leader Tammy Franks who said they were ‘designed to promote hatred’

AAP

Heat still on opposition despite abortion law backtrack

A crossbencher has backtracked on abortion law changes before the Queensland election but the premier is maintaining pressure on the opposition over the issue.

AAP

Labor, LNP 'broken', minor parties look to gain ground

Queensland's crossbench is tipped to expand on October 26 as support for minor parties across the state grows while Labor and the LNP fight to retain seats.

The Conversation

LNP is set for an easy win in Queensland, but its first term may pose a much greater challenge

It’s long been assumed the Queensland election of October 26 – to elect the state’s 58th (and second fixed, four-year) parliament – would be a tough ask for a tired-looking Labor government seeking a rare fourth term.

AAP

Abortion debate erupts again after 'secret recording'

A colourful Queensland election campaign has taken another twist with allegations a "secret recording" reveals the opposition's intentions on abortion laws.

The Guardian - AU

South Australia’s upper house narrowly rejects ‘Trumpian’ bill to wind back abortion care

Legislation to force women seeking a later termination to be induced, deliver the baby alive, and keep it or adopt it out, defeated by 10 votes to nine

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