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Ukraine president addresses parliament; Putin a ‘war criminal’, PM says – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Security agreement with China ‘initialled’ by both countries, Solomon Islands says

Pacific nation has batted away concerns from Australia, New Zealand and the US, saying its policy is ‘friends to all and enemies to none’

The Guardian - AU

China concern prompts new Darwin port talk

Defence Minister Peter Dutton says the government will have more to announce on a new Darwin port after concerns over a Chinese lease on the current facility.

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Sino-Solomons pact forces military rethink

The defence force's joint operations chief says Chinese navy vessels in the Solomons would change Australian military operations.

AAP

DNA donation law passes parliament

A bill to legalise partial DNA donations to reduce the risk of mitochondrial disease has passed federal parliament.

AAP

Factcheck: Does the federal 2022-23 budget contain $3bn of secret cuts?

Labor is accusing the Coalition of hiding billions in cuts, but Simon Birmingham says they are decisions taken but not announced

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Treasurer delivers budget speech – as it happened

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The 2018 childcare package was partly designed to help families work more. But the benefits were too modest to matter

The federal government introduced the Jobs for Families Child Care Package in July 2018. Then Education Minister Simon Birmingham had said the package would create a “simpler, more affordable, more accessible and more flexible early education and childcare system”.

The Conversation

Budget 2022: analysis reveals Morrison government funnelling billions into must-win marginal seats

Just one-third of Coalition’s $16bn spending spree has been endorsed by Infrastructure Australia

The Guardian - AU

Budget carefully calibrated: Birmingham

Finance Minister Simon Birmingham says Tuesday's budget won't add to inflationary pressures in the economy, despite promising extra support for households.

AAP

Nine-year wait for NZ refugee deal due to fears of snubbing US option, Jacqui Lambie and government say

Independent senator says deal with New Zealand to resettle 450 people could have caused some to turn down US program

The Guardian - AU

SA voters misled by Labor: Birmingham

Federal Finance Minister Simon Birmingham says a Labor scare campaign and the unlucky timing of the Omicron COVID-19 variant are among the reasons for Steven...

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PM prepared for more Ukraine military aid

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia is prepared to support Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion by sending more lethal and military aid.

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Cruise ship ban to end; nation records 24 Covid deaths – as it happened

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Anthony Albanese tells PM he’s the real ‘Manchurian candidate’ for weaponising national security

Labor leader seizes on former spy boss’s claim that Scott Morrison is serving China’s interests by politicising critical issue

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Minister asked why refugees still stuck in Park hotel if not security risks – as it happened

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'We're the government': Audit into safety grants shows Coalition skew

The Finance Minister has dismissed Labor's concerns it will use unallocated "war chest" of funds to deliver federal election promises.

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Speculation on Tudge’s future; integrity commission plans shelved – as it happened

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PM got copy of report into Tudge allegations on 28 January – as it happened

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‘He could have got in front of the story’: parliamentary abuse survivor says women were cast aside

The government had endless opportunities to support victim-survivors. Instead survivors were pushed out and ignored.

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Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame to speak at National Press Club after PM's apology

A day after receiving a formal apology from the Prime Minister, former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins will address the National Press Club alongside her friend and former Australian of the Year, Grace Tame.

ABC News

Transgender students won't be protected from expulsion under proposed change to Sex Discrimination Act

The government says there is not enough time to extend protections to transgender teachers and students in its proposed amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act, arguing it will be dealt with after the election.

The Guardian - AU

Religious discrimination bill will not protect trans students from expulsion, Simon Birmingham confirms

Senate leader says the issue of discrimination on the basis of gender identity would be examined, but not included now

The Guardian - AU

Government poised to act on findings of landmark Jenkins review

Taskforce to oversee workplace changes and acknowledgement of trauma caused by bullying, sexual harassment and assault to be considered next week

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Australia ‘will not hesitate’ to upgrade financial sanctions against Russia over Ukraine, finance minister says

Simon Birmingham called on Russia ‘to remove its military buildup along the Ukrainian border and to de-escalate tensions’

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