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Australia and France strike defence pact on base access

A security agreement and a road map spanning greater co-operation in the Pacific have been unveiled by France and Australia.

AAP

Albanese is prioritising governing over spectacle – but in an era of zero-sum politics, is it enough?

Dutton’s polarising political theatre rates in the modern engagement economy, but governing? Not so much

The Guardian - AU

Grattan on Friday: As Albanese's fortunes slide, people start to wonder what sort of PM Peter Dutton might make

Peter Dutton has his tail up, but he’s being careful to manage expectations. As the opposition celebrates its suddenly improved fortunes, Dutton told the party room this week that inevitably the government would recalibrate over the summer break.

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Coalition plan to privatise visa processing to be subject of new inquiry

Announcement comes after revelation Infosys had 46 meetings with lobbyist Scott Briggs to discuss bid for IT work

The Guardian - AU

Dutton gives Christmas 'gift' of running Lego gauntlet

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has shared the Christmas spirit with families in need, but his donation comes with a warning to unsuspecting barefoot parents.

AAP

Why do corporations get to ride roughshod?

Australia's population seems blind to the disgusting activities of corporations.

Newcastle Herald

The week in parliament: political debate sinks to new lows as Scott Morrison begins hard relaunch

Labor MPs frustrated by lack of fight back, the Nationals get rowdy and Alex Hawke’s Photoshop fail

The Guardian - AU

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Reforms to stop Scott Morrison secret ministries pass

Reforms to prevent another power grab from undermining Australia's democracy have passed the upper house, almost a year on from a damning report.

AAP

As school students strike for climate once more, here's how the movement and its tactics have changed

On Friday, students will once again down textbooks and laptops and go on strike for climate action. Many will give their schools a Climate Doctor’s Certificate signed by three leading climate academics.

The Conversation

Teal MPs condemn opposition leader – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

There are bigger lessons for society amid the strain on our schools

Teachers are a scapegoat of a bigger problem.

Newcastle Herald

Warts and all: The War on 2023 returns to Newcastle this month

A new addition to the show is the Defo (defamation) Awards.

Newcastle Herald

PM faces climate talks heat from Pacific neighbours

Anthony Albanese heads to the Pacific Islands Forum as concerns mount on the blue continent about climate change and its nuclear-free status.

AAP

Morrison’s Israel trip was ‘showboating’ and PM should focus on domestic affairs, Turnbull says

Former PM dismisses suggestions Anthony Albanese should visit Israel and says he must advance interests of Australians

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Boris Johnson jets to Israel to ‘express solidarity’ after Hamas attacks

Boris Johnson will meet relatives of hostages being held by Hamas during the unannounced visit

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Australia’s Albanese heads to China touting ‘consistent, steady’ engagement

Labor leader is first Australian prime minister to visit since 2016 after a turbulent period in bilateral ties.

The Guardian - AU

Can Anthony Albanese catch the dragon’s tail to defrost and reboot Australia-China relations?

In an international landscape that is fluid and dangerous, the PM knows relationship-building could be the key to global stability

The Guardian - AU

Albanese to raise human rights and trade with Xi in first China visit by Australian PM since 2016

Ahead of trip signalling emergence from diplomatic deep freeze, Albanese also calls on Beijing to again allow Australian journalists to report from mainland

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Al Jazeera

Australian ex-PMs condemn Hamas, urge Israel to avoid civilian deaths

Former Labor Prime Minister Paul Keating declines to join statement, breaking ranks with six former leaders.

AAP

Optimism China might lift more export trade bans

There is growing optimism China could lift further tariffs on Australian products as Anthony Albanese prepares to visit the country.

The Guardian - AU

Icac says Berejiklian inquiry sent ‘clear message’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese has been submerged in meh since the voice defeat – and Peter Dutton is eyeing a knockout blow

Labor hopes the energy transition can propel the government out of its post-referendum malaise. But given Australia’s rancid history, there are risks

The Guardian - AU

Australian rugby league chief Peter V’landys invited to White House state dinner

Head of ARLC expected to discuss sports diplomacy in Pacific as Anthony Albanese in US for talks with Joe Biden

AAP

Progress on institutional abuse, five years since sorry

Sunday marks the fifth anniversary of the federal government's formal apology to people who suffered abuse in government homes, churches and other institutions.

The Guardian - AU

‘A room of 30 children’: review of NSW Liberals’ election loss blames infighting and delayed preselections

Coalition could still return to power in four years if key reforms are adopted, party room told

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