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Morning Mail: Nuclear subs deal a ‘new dawn’ for defence; voice critics accused; banking sector fears

Anthony Albanese to sign submarine deal in San Diego this morning; Indigenous leaders attack voice ‘scare campaign’

The Guardian - AU

Gil McLachlan enters final quarter with AFL facing some of its biggest ever threats

As the departing CEO’s long farewell drags on, there remain existential issues to resolve that may be beyond his control

The Guardian - AU

AFL won't yet commit to AFLW players' full-time dream

AFLW players are eager for full-time professionalism but AFL officials are yet to declare their desire for the women's competition to reach that point.

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Albanese weighs federal support for Tasmanian stadium as AFL pledges $360m for new team

Gillon McLachlan says other clubs ‘very close’ to supporting new team but emphasises it is contingent on stadium

The Guardian - AU

McLachlan outlines AFL funds for Tasmanian team

AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan has pledged $360 million towards a Tasmanian team, noting approval for a 19th licence is contingent on securing funding for a stadium.

AAP

McLachlan says joint CBAs would 'make sense'

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan wants the men's and women's collective bargaining agreements done by the time he leaves in April.

AAP

Federal govt baulks at AFL stadium deal

Federal sports minister Anika Wells supports Tasmania's bid for AFL entry but has questioned the league's requirement for a new stadium to be built in Hobart.

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AFL won't change Brownlow voting process

The AFL will not alter its Brownlow Medal voting procedure, despite calls for it to be taken out of the hands of umpires after this year's betting scandal.

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Gillon McLachlan to steer AFL into 2023

Gillon McLachlan will remain as AFL CEO until April 2023, with the league now hopeful of appointing his replacement early in the new year.

AAP

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff 'sick of mistruths' about $750m AFL Hobart stadium plan

Tasmania's Premier goes on the offensive at those who question his plan to spend an estimated $375 million of taxpayer money on a new Hobart stadium in order to launch a local AFL team, as a federal Liberal colleague says he has reservations over the cost.

ABC News

In-principle agreement on Tassie AFL side

The Tasmanian government and AFL have reached an in-principle agreement on commercial terms for the island state's 19th licence bid.

AAP

Hawthorn president hopefuls Peter Nankivell, Andy Gowers aim to woo Tasmanian AFL fans in Launceston visit

Both candidates for the Hawthorn president job say they support Tasmania's bid for a standalone AFL team, as they visit the island in an attempt woo local Hawks fans to help them get elected.

ABC News

Indigenous families give AFL ultimatum

Four Indigenous families say they will take part in an investigation into racism at Hawthorn if the AFL admits to its own failings on the subject.

AAP

Woman at centre of Hawthorn racism review will not participate in AFL investigation, 'refusing to consent to silencing tactics'

The lawyer for a woman at the centre of the Hawthorn cultural safety review says his client will not participate in the AFL's investigation, saying she is "refusing to consent to the silencing tactics of the AFL".

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Hawthorn review could go ahead without First Nations families' participation, lawyer says

The lawyer representing a First Nations family who allege mistreatment by Hawthorn, says their "traumatised" clients may not participate in the AFL's independent investigation.

ABC News

AFL releases terms of reference for investigation into Hawthorn's treatment of Indigenous players and families

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says the investigation into Hawthorn's treatment of Indigenous players and their families must give "due process and natural justice to those who have made claims and those against whom allegations have been made".

AAP

AFL releases Hawthorn racism inquiry terms

The AFL has given a projected December finish for the investigation into racism allegations at Hawthorn, with mediation included if needed.

ABC News

Gillon McLachlan hopes families of First Nations players will take part in Hawthorn racism review

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says there is no guarantee the complainants in the Hawthorn cultural review would participate in the external investigation.

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Judge, jury and executioner — the AFL's iron grip authority is being challenged

External pressure is rising on the AFL after the abuse allegations levelled against Hawthorn, writes Tracey Holmes, with the Federal Government watching developments closely.

The Guardian - AU

Could the Hawthorn review unleash a new reckoning in the AFL?

Any integrity unit investigation is expected to vindicate either the players or the former Hawks coach Alastair Clarkson and other club staff

ABC News

AFL urged to do more to stamp out 'systemic racism', following harrowing Hawthorn racism claims

The AFL is being urged to do much more to stamp out what one academic calls "systemic racism", including Indigenous quotas for club staff, Indigenous programs for players and a league-wide review.

ABC News

Racism allegations at Hawthorn AFL club shocked some but the ugly truths of the AFL mirror our society

We already know the ugly truths of the AFL. This is the game where a senior club official once said Aboriginal people were welcome if they acted like white people. And now as we wait for the latest investigation into allegations about the Hawthorn club, the AFL must do more…

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Anthony Albanese Just Torched The AFL Boss Over Friday’s Shithouse Grand Final Parade

Quick, before his media team put the Seinfeld music over it!

The New Daily

Barry Crocker to Robbie Williams: AFL grand final entertainment has gone in leaps and bounds

From Barry Crocker in 1977 to global superstar Robbie Williams on Saturday, AFL grand final entertainment has gone in leaps and bounds

The Guardian - AU

AFL Players’ Association backs calls for club-by-club review in wake of Hawthorn racism allegations

Players’ association says league ‘has an issue with the treatment of First Nations and multicultural players’

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