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In a parliamentary wall of noise over Palestinian visas, Zali Steggall found support from an unusual source
4 months, 1 week ago

In a parliamentary wall of noise over Palestinian visas, Zali Steggall found support from an unusual source

ABC  

Welcome back to your weekly federal politics update, where political correspondent Brett Worthington gets you up to speed on the happenings from Parliament House. "It shows this bloke's not fit to run a bath, let alone Australia," offered Labor's Jason Clare, whose western Sydney electorate has welcomed some of the Palestinians who have fled Gaza. A bet Labor wouldn't take …

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Who are the independents likely headed to parliament after election night's 'teal bath'?
2 years, 7 months ago

Who are the independents likely headed to parliament after election night's 'teal bath'?

ABC  

Election night is shaping as a resounding victory for a group of independents who have challenged both parties to do more on climate change and accountability. Key points: Liberal MPs Tim Wilson, Trent Zimmerman and Jason Falinski are likely to lose to independents A handful of new independents could become the power brokers in the next parliament Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's …

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Australia election 2022: The teal independents set to win seats from Liberals
2 years, 7 months ago

Australia election 2022: The teal independents set to win seats from Liberals

Daily Mail  

Only two new 'teal' independents are on track to win seats from the Coalition but Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is set to get booted from Parliament, a new poll has found. He holds the seat on a margin of eight per cent but she is set to oust him, according to a new poll Only two new 'teal' independents are on …

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Anthony Albanese REFUSES to let Jim Chalmers Tony Burke transgender playing sport against females
2 years, 8 months ago

Anthony Albanese REFUSES to let Jim Chalmers Tony Burke transgender playing sport against females

Daily Mail  

Anthony Albanese has prevented two of his most senior shadow ministers from answering a question about whether transgender women should be playing sport against females. Controversial Liberal candidate is Scott Morrison's 'captain's pick' to run in the Sydney seat of Warringah Mr Albanese was referring to a report that the NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet had texted Mr Morrison to express …

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Jacqui Lambie unloads on Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Q+A over Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells and the federal budget
2 years, 8 months ago

Jacqui Lambie unloads on Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Q+A over Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells and the federal budget

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison's reputation has been further questioned on Q+A, with some panellists backing claims this week from a Liberal senator that he is a "bully" and ridiculing his comments suggesting the best way to support renters is to help them buy a house. Key points: The value of some of the spending in the federal budget was questioned …

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Budget Special
2 years, 8 months ago

Budget Special

ABC  

DAVID SPEERS Tonight, we’re live in Canberra for a budget special. DAVID SPEERS Zali Steggall, let me come to you, and coming back to Talia’s question about debt, would you support more urgent budget repair? DAVID SPEERS OK. JIM CHALMERS You know, we’re inclined to support big water security projects in regional Queensland, but I think it’s reasonable that we …

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Scott Morrison blasts ICAC inquiry into Gladys Berejiklian
3 years, 1 month ago

Scott Morrison blasts ICAC inquiry into Gladys Berejiklian

Daily Mail  

Ms Berejiklian ahead of the ICAC inquiry Scott Morrison has blasted the NSW corruption watchdog for its 'disgraceful' treatment of Gladys Berejiklian and accused it of investigating her love life instead of criminal conduct. Speaking in Parliament about his plans for a federal integrity commission, Mr Morrison said he would avoid replicating the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption because of …

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Joe Biden's election as US president will not change Australian climate policy, Scott Morrison says
4 years, 1 month ago

Joe Biden's election as US president will not change Australian climate policy, Scott Morrison says

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has vowed Joe Biden's election to the United States presidency will not change Australia's approach to climate change policies, including setting a net-zero emissions target. Key points: The Prime Minister has refused to commit to net-zero emissions by 2050 President-elect Joe Biden election campaign included action on climate change and policy reform Independent MP Zali Steggall …

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