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Election preference deals and strategies that could benefit Pauline Hanson and One Nation

Analysis: Preference deals can have political benefits, but they can also cause some broader problems for parties

The Guardian - AU

Anyone for a hung Parliament? Too early to call, but signs point to an independently minded House

Latest polling and the momentum behind independent candidates mean a hung Parliament could be a real possibility.

Crikey

Why Queensland is home to maverick politicians like Clive Palmer and Pauline Hanson

Queensland is set to play a large role in next month's federal election, and the state's maverick politicians could be key to the outcome. What makes them so popular in the Sunshine State?

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George Christensen changes the dynamic for an already intense Senate race in Queensland

Analysis: Plenty of high-profile candidates are chasing rightwing votes, but only one will likely get a Senate seat

The Guardian - AU

Populism and the federal election: what can we expect from Hanson, Palmer, Lambie and Katter?

Populist politicians have been household names in Australian politics over the past decade, from Pauline Hanson to Clive Palmer, Bob Katter and Jacqui Lambie.

The Conversation

Armed children in every Aussie school? Bob Katter misses the mark with gun claim

The independent MP has a novel idea for protecting the country from potential foreign threats: give children guns. Experts say the background to his claim gets our history wrong.

ABC News

Normal Man Bob Katter Has A Cool New Plan To Protect Australia: Give All The Kids Guns

A weapons-grade take here, Bobby.

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Politician wants children as young 13 to learn how to shoot to prevent any invasion of Australia

He wants gun ranges to be open 24/7 to allow children to train

Evening Standard

You gotta fight. For your rights. Liberal Paaaaaaarty.

Good morning, early birds. Former PM John Howard has said that Coalition spats are nothing but personal grievances but does think Liberal Party members should choose their own candidates, and over 50,000 mourners gathered last night for Shane Warne’s state funeral. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma…

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Worst could be yet to come for flood-hit areas – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

‘Pie in the sky’: Coalition’s $6bn dams pitch puts politics before process

Scott Morrison and Barnaby Joyce are touting themselves as nation-builders to Queensland marginal seats that swung its way last election

The Guardian - AU

Morrison government committed $5.9bn for dams without advice from water infrastructure board

Exclusive: Proposals for two Queensland dams have not been scrutinised by body set up to provide ‘expert advice’

The Guardian - AU

Morrison’s green light for Queensland’s Hells Gates Dam threatens Great Barrier Reef, experts warn

PM announces $5.4bn in funding for project that’s yet to have environmental approvals or final business case

The Guardian - AU

Qld govt, KAP split over $5.4b dam funding

The Queensland government says it's "interesting" that the Commonwealth has committed funds for the Hells Gates Dam ahead of the necessary federal approvals.

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Hells Gates Dam receives $5.4 billion funding to unlock northern agriculture

A $5.4 billion plan to build the Hells Gates Dam announced by the federal government is set to create water security for the region, particularly for the agricultural sector.

The Guardian - AU

ACT to ease Covid restrictions; Bob Katter decries ‘super sneaky’ passing of firearms bill – as it happened

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At least 98 deaths on nation’s deadliest day – as it happened

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