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Independent Andrew Wilkie prepared to discuss Speaker role in new Labor government

Tasmanian MP says having an independent Speaker ‘would send a powerful and positive message’ after voters elected large crossbench

The Guardian - AU

Environment needs ambitious pair of hands

The seismic shift in Saturday's election must dramatically elevate the standing of the environment portfolio in cabinet, observers say.

AAP

Tony Burke's double ministry of arts and industrial relations could be just what the arts sector needs

With the swearing in of a new arts minister, there is a unique opportunity to address some of the structural issues around pay and job precarity in the arts and build a more equitable and diverse sector.

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Tony Burke vows to ‘fix’ parliament as crossbench demands reform

Greens and independent MPs want Dorothy Dixers banned and more input in question time after ‘farce’ of previous term

The Guardian - AU

Arts and culture have been all but overlooked this election – but the Greens have a big-picture plan

The past term of government has been tough for arts and culture in Australia. Culture was among the worst affected by the pandemic of any aspect of society: the first to lock down; the last to have health restrictions lifted.

The Conversation

Labor and Greens arts policies and what the Coalition is offering this federal election

A national cultural policy, an artist's wage guarantee and an artist-in-residence program for schools are among the arts policy ideas being taken to this election.

ABC News

Labor will announce new measures to close gender pay gap in election campaign’s final fortnight

Tanya Plibersek says party would look at introducing superannnuation on paid parental leave ‘when we can afford to’

The Guardian - AU

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Labor focuses on wages but avoids target

Anthony Albanese has used a Labour Day march to spruik his plan for stronger wages under Labor to thousands of unionists in Brisbane.

AAP

Labor and Coalition turn federal election campaign focus to industrial relations

Both parties renew a debate over industrial relations, with the Coalition vowing to double the fines imposed on unions that break the law and Labor arguing the Coalition's proposed changes to penalty rates and overtime will leave some workers worse off.

ABC News

PM visits big greenhouse gas emitter while sledging Labor's energy plan

The Coalition visited a fossil fuel company the same day it attacked Labor on it energy and climate plans.

Newcastle Herald

IR, wages war ignites on election trail

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese will meet for the first leaders' debate on Wednesday, as both parties go on the attack on industrial relations.

AAP

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

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The Guardian - AU

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

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