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Greens double down on blocking housing fund deal

The government's housing fund scheme is looking likely to be defeated, with the Greens holding firm against the proposal.

The New Daily

Safeguard deal shows Bandt's Greens party has come of age

It is understandable if observers have struggled to neatly categorise the agreement struck on Monday between the Albanese Labor Government and the Australian Greens party to progressively reduce industrial emissions.

The Conversation

Greens politicians targeted by alleged email threats

Two senior Greens politicians were sent emails by a Sydney man allegedly threatening death or serious harm, court documents say.

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Coalition senators fight Labor climate bill to the end

Debate on the safeguard mechanism is heating up with the government forcing a vote on the climate legislation, angering the opposition.

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Senate inquiry to investigate support for Australians with ADHD

Greens senator Jordon Steele-John says people with condition struggle with ‘cost, wait time and stigma’

The Guardian - AU

NSW Labor unlikely to win majority after flopping on pre-poll votes

Labor is unlikely to win more than 46 of the 93 lower house seats at Saturday’s New South Wales state election, which would be short of the 47 required for a majority. The Coalition is likely to win 35 seats, the Greens three and independents nine. Depending on the outcome…

The Conversation

Vulnerable Australians may miss out on housing fund

Vulnerable Australians might miss out on affordable housing as Labor's key policy hits a major roadblock, failing to clinch the support needed.

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Deal on social and affordable housing fund stalls

A rally attended by the CFMEU, Greens, and independent senators called for more ambitious commitments to social and affordable housing.

The Canberra Times

Safeguard mechanism agreement unlikely to increase energy prices and stop future coal and gas projects, experts say

The federal government's landmark climate policy to drive down emissions generated a mixed reaction from the energy industry, but experts say it is unlikely to stop future coal and gas projects or increase power prices.

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Albanese government's $15 billion manufacturing fund passes Senate – so what does it mean?

The $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund is aimed at broadening Australia's domestic industrial base and reducing the nation's dependence on imports. But how will it do this?

ABC News

Influx of women MPs rebalances gender in NSW parliament

An all-women Greens team and a host of newly elected Labor and Liberal MPs means the NSW parliament has almost reached gender parity.

AAP

Albanese government faces decisions on coalmines that could add 16m tonnes of CO2 emissions annually

Australia Institute analysis tracks 28 proposed developments referred to Tanya Plibersek for approval

The Guardian - AU

Senate passes $15 billion manufacturing fund

A $15 billion manufacturing fund has cleared a major hurdle, paving the way for the government's signature investment vehicle to shore up domestic industry.

The New Daily

Major defeat for $10 billion housing fund in Senate

The government had its first major legislative defeat since taking power as the Senate crossbench dashed its hopes of passing the affordable housing fund.

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Calls for investigation after 'hard to watch' footage of pigs being stunned by gas

There are calls for greater scrutiny of the pork industry after the ABC's 7.30 program airs video of pigs being stunned by carbon dioxide before slaughter.

The Guardian - AU

Greens, Coalition and entire crossbench unite to force inquiry into ‘broken’ FOI system

Senate to investigate after resignation of commissioner Leo Hardiman, who cited his lack of powers to make changes to fix delays

The Canberra Times

Government secures backing for National Reconstruction Fund

Senator Pocock welcomed commitments by the government to explore policy to fund startups as they commercialise.

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s $10bn social housing bill in limbo as negotiations with Greens deadlocked

Greens drew support at a rally outside Parliament House, also attended by independent senator David Pocock

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The New Daily

Big win for crossbench in NSW elections

Up to 12 independent and Greens MPs are set to be sworn in to the NSW Parliament, with one returning MP hailing the crossbench as "historically large".

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Lambie urges return of former employment program for Indigenous communities

Senator Lidia Thorpe’s defection from the Greens changed the power dynamic in the Senate. Now the government needs two crossbenchers (and the Greens) to pass legislation opposed by the Coalition. Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie and her colleague Tammy Tyrrell can provide those two votes, which puts them in a potentially…

The Conversation

Australia's safeguard mechanism deal is only a half-win for the Greens, and for the climate

Labor and the Greens on Monday announced a deal to strengthen a key climate policy, the safeguard mechanism, by introducing a hard cap on industrial sector emissions.

AAP

Renters urge Greens to push for bigger housing fund

Renters say they will be disappointed if the Greens compromise on Labor's housing fund, pointing to the deal on the government's climate bill.

AAP

Safeguard deal won't affect Scarborough gas: McGowan

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has sought assurances from the federal government that changes to the safeguard mechanism won't affect major gas projects.

The Guardian - AU

Chris Minns sworn in as NSW premier as Labor majority appears more unlikely after election

Party remains two seats short of governing in its own right as three crossbenchers promise supply

The New Daily

‘Psychopaths, puppets’: Greens senator’s fury over climate deal

The plan to cut emissions from industry to tackle climate change appears on track to pass parliament – despite dissension in the Greens.

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