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Exclude sleazy politicians from Parliament: Thorpe

Lidia Thorpe has called for stronger sanctions against “sleaze” politicians, and Anthony Albanese is pushing for Julian Assange’s release from UK prison.

Crikey

Queries over stadium costings after Liberal cap pledge

A re-elected Liberal government in Tasmania would cap spending on a contentious stadium linked to the state's deal for an AFL team, leader Jeremy Rockliff says.

AAP

Australian PM Anthony Albanese supports vote calling on UK and US to free Julian Assange

Albanese and cabinet ministers among those to back parliamentary motion introduced by independent Andrew Wilkie

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Federal MPs push for release of Julian Assange

The lower house has passed a motion calling for the case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to be resolved ahead of his final extradition hearing.

AAP

FOI reveals ScoMo-Hockey party list, plus a potted history of parliamentary doxxing

Take a look inside the five year fight to uncover who Scott Morrison and Joe Hockey entertained at a Washington garden party. Plus plenty more tips and murmurs from the Crikey bunker.

Crikey

The West could stop the civilian massacre in Rafah. It won’t

The truth is, Israel has never been independent. The current fascistic swagger seen in its government would stop immediately if the US and other Western powers were willing to cut off military aid.

Crikey

Housing boom needs to mirror post-war action: minister

The NSW government is spruiking its planned zoning changes to the industry after objections from some local councils signalled a looming housing battle.

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Let’s talk about… tax, baby

The Australian media’s love of conflict and willingness to kowtow to vested interests have prevented us from having a serious conversation about tax reform. That needs to change.

Crikey

Snap election call dumps 'unworkable' Tas parliament

The premier of Australia's only Liberal government says he called an early election to avoid being "held to ransom" for the next 12 months.

AAP

Newcastle Labor insiders tip two close council preselection battles

Labor's warring sides are challenging voter eligibility decisions.

Newcastle Herald

By establishing a dedicated whistleblowing body, Labor can prove its integrity credentials

Without the support of a whistleblower protection authority, too many whistleblowers are staying silent. Our democracy suffers as a result.

Crikey

Morrison’s women problem

Former PM Scott Morrison has been criticised for his attitudes towards women on ABC’s Nemesis, and Shane Drumgold’s case against the ACT government begins today.

Crikey

Knife sales ban to minors priority for Queensland Labor

Tackling youth crime will be a focus for the Queensland parliament as it returns for the first sitting week of 2024.

AAP

Guardian Essential poll: any changes to negative gearing get lukewarm support

Voters approve of Labor’s rejigged income tax cuts but any broader reform would fail to win over majority, latest survey finds

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Whistleblowers need protections 'with teeth': advocates

A protection authority that offers whistleblowers greater protections and support, would help improve Australia's integrity and bolster transparency.

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Auditor to run the rule over $2.2b federal rail pledge

A federal audit will examine Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's $2.2 billion election commitment toward the Victorian government's Suburban Rail Loop project.

AAP

Immigration detainees not charged under emergency laws

Seven murderers and 37 sex offenders have been released from immigration detention, with the immigration minister under fire over how they've been managed.

Crikey

Marles promised a better, more accountable Defence. It’s worse and more secretive

The Department of Defence hates people knowing how badly mismanaged its major projects are. But when it tried to stop the ANAO from checking, its moves backfired.

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Build it, but will they come? High-speed rail's big question

TRANSPORT: The Sydney-Newcastle business case must consider how to build the passenger base

AAP

Right to disconnect laws pass federal parliament

Employees will be able to legally disconnect from work out of hours, after industrial relations changes cleared the House of Representatives.

The Guardian - AU

Linda Reynolds announces retirement – as it happened

This blog is now closed

Crikey

Shady dealings: Australia’s offshore detention

A former ASIO director has found that our offshore detention centres were run by companies linked to corruption and bribery.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Greens threaten to stall housing bill, Nato pushes back at Trump, ‘Bring back Boris’ call in UK

Greens say they will use balance of power in Senate to compel Labor into action on negative gearing

Newcastle Herald

Liberal councillors facing preselection challenge in Newcastle

State candidate Thomas Triebsees is poised to challenge.

AAP

Carrot for home buyers could deliver stick to investors

A bid to give hopeful homeowners a foot in the door could be in danger unless Labor takes steps to scale back property investor tax breaks.

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