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Dear Diary: ministers hiding the business of government

The federal government has been urged to join most states in adopting a proactive ministerial diary-disclosure regime, so citizens know who they are meeting.

AAP

'Synergy greater than the risk': John Barilaro is back in Canberra in a 'favour' role

Former NSW deputy premier has returned to politics.

The Canberra Times

'Synergy greater than the risk': Hunter senator hires John Barilaro in 'favour' role

John Barilaro has returned to politics as a part-time adviser to Hunter senator Ross Cadell after sensationally quitting in 2021.

Newcastle Herald

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Loophole means 'not a single Hunter miner' will be helped by transition authority

Hunter mayors have condemned the organisation following another coal mine closure.

Newcastle Herald

Coalition wins 'reset' but first real test looms large

Angus Taylor has waived a six-week suspension for the Nationals, signalling a fresh start for the coalition after two messy splits.

AAP

Benched MP flew with Palmer during coalition split

Billionaire Clive Palmer flew a senior Nationals senator on his private jet to discuss electoral support when the regional party had split from the Liberals.

AAP

Ley's leadership in peril as Nationals jump off wagon

With the coalition breaking up for a second time due to its "untenable position," Sussan Ley's hold on the Liberal leadership appears to be slipping.

AAP

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View from The Hill: Coalition crisis explodes after Sussan Ley wields the whip against defiant Nationals

The federal Coalition was imploding on Wednesday night, with all Nationals frontbenchers, including leader David Littleproud, quitting the shadow ministry.

The Conversation

Afternoon Update: Nationals senators resign from frontbench; new poo balls on Sydney beach; and billionaires call for super-rich tax

Opposition leader accepts resignations of Ross Cadell, Bridget McKenzie and Susan McDonald and asks Littleproud to nominate three new frontbenchers

The Guardian - AU

Nationals quit front bench en masse after policy split

The coalition is on life support after eight Nationals frontbenchers quit the shadow cabinet in protest after the resignation of three of their colleagues.

AAP

Coalition in crisis as entire Nationals frontbench quits after division over Labor’s hate speech laws

David Littleproud and seven other frontbench colleagues resign their positions after Sussan Ley accepted resignations from three Nationals senators

The Guardian - AU

Labor faces gun crackdown fight after shooting massacre

Leading opposition figures have signalled a fight over planned gun law reform, calling existing provisions world-class despite the Bondi shooting massacre.

AAP

BoM move to axe free flood warning tool has ‘potentially deadly consequences’, Queensland councils say

Bureau of Meteorology says current system will be phased out as it no longer meets ‘cybersecurity, stability and resilience’ standards

The Guardian - AU

Sussan Ley under pressure as Nationals formally scrap net zero target

David Littleproud says he informed the Liberal leader days ago of the policy position his party was considering

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Coalition's climate catastrophe worsens over new target

Coalition members are trying to calm expectations of a major fight over climate policy as Labor prepares to unveil a 2035 emissions reduction target.

AAP

Algal bloom crisis to go under Senate microscope

An environmental issue that has decimated marine animals across Australia will be subject to a Senate inquiry after broad parliamentary support.

The Guardian - AU

‘No bigger rent-seeking parasite’ than nuclear industry, Matt Kean tells former Coalition colleagues in heated debate

Kean, a former Liberal energy minister turned Climate Change Authority chair, clashes with senators Gerard Rennick and Ross Cadell

Newcastle Herald

'Gross nimbyism': Hunter housing crisis raised in federal parliament

Kings Hill development highlights why there is a housing crisis.

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Vapes for sale by the kilo: TGA launches investigation into e-cigarette importer

Chinese company's Facebook ad offers vapes for $34.50 a kilo.

AAP

Amazon, Bunnings to face new questions over customers

Executives from major household brands will front an inquiry into competition practices as the nation's leaders aim to make products cheaper for Australians.

The Guardian - AU

The week in parliament: the theoretical impossibility of Tucker Carlson and nuclear tensions simmer in Coalition ranks

Far-right provocateur ducks cocktail party, Climate 200 takes aim at fresh electoral targets and Labor MP stumbles into a nest of Nats

AAP

Bad Guinness and Tina Turner tix: freebies for senators

Malcolm Turnbull's memoir, non-alcoholic beer tasting like "watered-down Marmite" and a party mix bag have all been declared as freebies received by senators.

Newcastle Herald

Nuclear power play: Nats say Hunter is open for business

The seat of Shortland had the highest support for nuclear power

Newcastle Herald

Nationals scope out the Upper Hunter for nuclear power plant site

David Littleproud says Hunter Offshore Wind project must go.

The Guardian - AU

Mini me: Labor’s Julian Hill declares ‘priceless’ 75cm statue of himself gifted by constituent

Disclosures include a custom turntable from Joe Biden and a statue depicting Julian Hill on a gold armchair given by a local supporter

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