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Labor suspends government work being done by firm accused of fabricating Indigenous data

Finance department suspends McNair yellowSquares from contracts until whistleblower claims are investigated

The Guardian - AU

Politicians Who Act Like Dickheads Could Face Fines, Suspension, And Pay Cuts For Poor Behaviour

A new bill aims to address the workplace culture at parliament house, by punishing politicians for their poor behaviour while at work.

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Politicians to have pay docked for misconduct under new Standards Commission

Penalties would be set at the same level as public servants.

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Unnominated NSW councillors consider class action

NSW Liberal candidates who failed to be nominated for local council elections are considering a class action against the party, and the Obamas hit the ground running at the DNC.

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Labor minority likely: Poll

New polling suggests that a minority Labor government is a likely outcome at the next election, and NSW Liberals are considering legal action against the state electoral commission.

Crikey

Construction union takeover to be cemented after deal

All construction divisions of the CFMEU will face a minimum three-year administration period and up to five with serious penalties for non-compliance.

AAP

Minister 'hopeful' of striking deal on NDIS changes

The federal government is confident of reaching an agreement with the opposition to pass reforms to cap spending of the NDIS.

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New powers to bolster accountability for robodebt

New investigative powers will be introduced in a bid to improve transparency for the illegal robodebt scheme.

AAP

Labor ministers withdraw from AFR summit due to Nine journalists’ strike

Exclusive: Bill Shorten, when asked if he, Katy Gallagher and Murray Watt were uncomfortable about crossing the picket line, said ‘the AFR cancelled the conference’

The Guardian - AU

'Universal frustration' for Canberra tech firms as govt contracts go overseas

A series of recent revelations has left local CEOs exasperated.

The Canberra Times

Countdown for APS guidance on right to disconnect as draft law released

Guidelines are being worked on for how the right would apply to the APS.

The Canberra Times

Fatima Payman’s exit reveals ‘chasm’ between Labor and traditional base over Palestine, party insiders say

Senator’s departure disappointing to ‘thousands of rank-and-file ALP and union members and Labor supporters’

The Guardian - AU

Greens on attack over Palestine after Payman suspension

Fatima Payman has been absent from the Senate after her Labor colleagues officially voted to suspend her as a consequence of crossing the floor on Palestine.

AAP

Sam Mostyn sworn in as governor general – as it happened

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Penny Wong confirms some in Labor caucus ‘upset’ Fatima Payman crossed the floor on Palestine

Foreign minister and others say they had to argue internally for change on marriage equality, stressing importance of party unity

AAP

Flexibility a gender gap win for women in government

The public sector has a smaller gender pay gap than the private sector and is leading on flexible work, a report from the gender equality agency shows.

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Concerns social media 'cesspit' is targeting young boys

Young boys struggling with what it means to be a man need positive role models online as they're targeted with harmful content, the eSafety commissioner says.

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Former senator re-elected to United Nations committee

A former Australian senator has secured another term on the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women.

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Both interested and interesting: Bill Wood remembered at state funeral

The former MLA was said to have risked giving politicians a good name.

Crikey

The budget proves Labor is losing touch with women voters

Perhaps the people who aren’t struggling to pay rent or put food on the table can donate their $300 energy bill rebate to a frontline service.

The Guardian - AU

Federal budget to remain in the black with forecast surplus of $9.3bn for 2023-24

Jim Chalmers signals cost-of-living relief for those ‘doing it tough’ – but some question the wisdom of adopting stimulatory measures too soon

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Digital IDs to be expanded in fraud crackdown

The federal budget will contain $288 million to boost the use of digital IDs over the next four years.

The Canberra Times

Home Affairs to receive budget boost

APS to receive 'significant' investment.

The Guardian - AU

PM promises ‘Labor party budget through and through’ – as it happened

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The Canberra Times

What are the chances of ACT's public housing debt being waived? Gallagher responds

The senator has dispelled suggestions the debt will be cancelled.

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