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Leeser stance is a setback for Dutton’s leadership

The decision by Peter Dutton to actively front and campaign against The Voice has been a major problem from the outset.

The New Daily

Albanese keeps debate in check, but two ALP heavyweights deliver brutal AUKUS verdicts

It seems increasingly likely Mr Albanese may not be able to avoid a public debate about AUKUS and major change to national defence policy.

The New Daily

Morrison’s legacy lives on as second secret MP named

The story of Scott Morrison’s secret assumption of the powers to run much of the Australian government continues to surprise.

The New Daily

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Morning Mail: Morrison secret ministry ‘voids visa ruling’, high-speed rail abandoned, Lyon roars in India

Morrison’s power grab should nullify immigration decision, says Afghan migrant; Sydney-Newcastle scheme dropped

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison’s secret ministries used as grounds for Afghan man’s cancelled visa case

In court challenge, man argues decision by ex-home affairs minister Karen Andrews was not valid as PM had displaced her

The Guardian - AU

Navy surge after visas sparks 'soft on borders' brawl

Giving greater visa rights to asylum seekers who arrived by boat 10 years ago has reopened a political argument over border security.

AAP

Defence force ‘surge’ to detect asylum boats in Australia’s northern waters follows visa change

Aircraft surveillance has been boosted and additional ships are on patrol, navy tells Senate estimates

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Top public servant apologises for ‘significant’ error in Australia’s offshore immigration processing

The home affairs department’s lapse meant Nauru was not approved for immigration processing for four months

The Guardian - AU

Labor condemned for ‘abhorrently cruel’ decision to put 100 people back in immigration detention

Group released around Christmas will be re-detained due to retrospective bill imposing a stricter interpretation of the character test

The Guardian - AU

Governments warm to new range of NT alcohol bans

A report handed to the federal and Northern Territory governments has recommended alcohol bans while management plans are put in place, media reports suggest.

AAP

View from The Hill: Scott Morrison makes parliamentary history – for the worst of reasons

Among the slew of mostly predictable speeches that culminated in the first-ever House of Representatives censure of a former prime minister, one stood out.

The Conversation

‘Eroded public trust’: text of Scott Morrison censure motion revealed as colleagues back former PM

But one opposition MP, Bridget Archer, says she is ‘inclined’ to support Labor push against the former prime minister

The Guardian - AU

MP's emotional speech on domestic violence

Ahead of the international day to eliminate violence against women, a Liberal MP has delivered a powerful speech about her experience supporting a loved one.

AAP

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Karen Andrews on the Medibank hack, visa scams, and winning back women voters

Karen Andrews is the former home affairs minister and now shadows that portfolio, which includes cyber-security.

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Labor workplace changes pass lower house

Industrial relations changes that will allow multi-employer bargaining have passed the lower house, but Senate hurdles remain for the workplace reforms.

AAP

Record threats against MPs during election

A dedicated federal police taskforce set up to protect candidates during the federal election assessed a record number of threats.

The Canberra Times

Research shows one in three Australians hacked in last 12 months

Of the 3,500 adults surveyed, 32.1 per cent said they or a member of their household were the victim of hacking in the last year.

The Guardian - AU

Sydney woman killed in Seoul crowd crush ‘loved by all’ – as it happened

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17 Australian women, children return from Syrian camp

Australia says four women and their 13 children who were held in a Syrian camp since the Islamic State group fell in 2019 have become only the second group of Australians to be repatriated from the war-torn country

The Guardian - AU

Australian women and children trapped in Syria back in Sydney as Coalition condemns ‘inexcusable’ mission

Children in a ‘wild new world’ but mothers could face continued controls, including ankle monitors and curfews

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tournament Chief: Djokovic 'Would Love' to Play at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic is eager to play at the Australian Open but it's up to him to "work out the situation" with the government, tournament chief Craig Tiley said Wednesday, while confirming Russian and Belarusians can compete as neutrals. This year's championship was overshadowed by an unvaccinated Djokovic being deported from…

ABC News

The Australian Open is breaking ticket presale records, but Novak Djokovic questions still loom

Organisers are aiming to get 900,000 spectators through the gates of Melbourne Park when the tournament kicks off on January 16.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Waiving Djokovic Ban Would Be ‘Slap in the Face’ for Australia, Says Ex-Minister

Waiving Novak Djokovic's visa ban to let him play the Australian Open would be a "slap in the face" for Australian people who vaccinated for COVID-19, opposition lawmaker and former Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews said on Monday. Serbian Djokovic was deported from Australia in the leadup to the Grand…

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Richard Marles meets Nauru’s new president – as it happened

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Clare O’Neil suggests Labor may legislate fines after Optus data breach – as it happened

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