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Veteran cites death of Kimberley Kitching and ‘determined urgings’ from his children as reasons for his decision to step down

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After a six-year upper-house career, the Labor senator’s sudden death has prompted an outpouring of grief – and recrimination

Anthony Albanese and Scott Morrison have been on the pre-election campaign trail making announcements on housing and health.

Preselection headaches abound as both the Liberals and Labor scramble to fill key seats.

The reporting of the Kimberley Kitching story has brought together just about everything that is wrong with the Australian media.

The ALP’s internal battles are making it bleed and unless the combatants pull their heads in the promised land of government will be lost — again.

The Federal Opposition Leader downplays calls for an inquiry into the alleged bullying of Kimberley Kitching, insisting the late Labor senator did not officially complain about the matter.

Good morning, early birds. Independent NSW MP Gareth Ward has been charged with the alleged sexual abuse of a 17-year-old boy and a 27-year-old man in separate incidents, and the dramatic events of Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation trial continue. It’s the news you need to know, with Josefine Ganko.

Anthony Albanese says there won't be an independent inquiry into allegations late Senator Kimberley Kitching was bullied while in office.