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Labor’s Don Farrell accuses teal independents of hypocrisy over political donations

The special minister of state claims some cross-benchers ‘agree with banning big money, just not theirs’

The Guardian - AU

Late senator's legacy marked by tears, bread and roses

A dark cloud hangs over federal parliament as grieving friends and colleagues mourn the death of a beloved Labor senator and trade unionist.

AAP

Forget nuclear: would Peter Dutton oppose a plan to cut bills and address the climate crisis?

We should focus on rooftop solar – Australians love it

The Guardian - AU

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Push to 'clean up' and reform political donations

A fresh bid to "clean up politics" would cap mega donations under a crossbench plan for electoral reform before the next election.

AAP

Rattenbury promises tougher laws to curb problem gambling

Network of linked poker machines, prepaid cards mooted.

The Canberra Times

Government Shutdown Looms As Funding Deal Stalls

Congress and White House negotiate to prevent government shutdown over DHS funding. Challenges and urgency in funding bill discussions.

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Independents move to ban mega donations in far-reaching political transparency overhaul

Crossbenchers including the Greens and the Jacqui Lambie Network back proposal that would ban $1.5m-plus donations and tighten the definition of gifts but does not include spending caps

The Guardian - AU

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How badly do Tasmanians want to protect nature? The state election may provide answers

The major parties have been all but silent on the environment this campaign, while the Greens say more nature should be protected

The Guardian - AU

Paul Keating says The Australian should be ‘contemptuously ignored’ ahead of Wang Yi meeting

Former Labor prime minister hit back at criticism of his plans to meet with China’s visiting foreign minister

The Guardian - AU

Premier defends deputy over police abuse questions

The conduct of Tasmania's deputy premier has been questioned after it was revealed his office received information about an alleged pedophile police officer.

AAP

NSW ups fight for GST amid move to 'wellbeing' budget

Premier Chris Minns has vowed to push to overhaul a "broken" GST distribution system as his government prepares for a budget focusing on more than the economy.

AAP

Question time interrupted by Gaza protesters – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Voters open-minded on investor tax break reform

One in five voters want negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount to stay the same, while three in five are open to reforming the tax settings.

AAP

'Gold standard': ex-MP's larrikin soldier son mourned

MPs and army leaders have joined mourners at a heartbreaking funeral for Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon, the son of former defence minister Joel Fitzgibbon.

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The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton wanted a plebiscite on marriage equality. Why not hold another on his nuclear fantasy?

What better way to test if Australians are up for nuclear energy than by asking them: Do you support removing the current ban? Would you support a reactor in your area?

The Guardian - AU

The path to re-election for Queensland Labor looks like a narrowing goat track after its ‘Super Saturday’ losses

Steven Miles’s government is fighting battles on multiple fronts – and shifting right or left will only create new problems elsewhere

Newcastle Herald

Liberal councillor renews push for Wallsend-Mayfield road

The proposal was heavily criticised when Cr Pull last raised it.

The Guardian - UK

Shock losses to LNP and Greens in Queensland elections sound warning for Labor ahead of October poll

Premier Steven Miles says massive swing against ALP in two key byelections was ‘very bad’ for his government

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Re-elected Brisbane mayor slams 'slow' vote count

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner says a post-mortem is needed into slow counting and polling booth problems as residents cast their ballots.

The Guardian - AU

Appeal for information after death of man found injured on Sydney road – as it happened

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AAP

Miles says by-election results 'very bad' for Labor

Queensland's premier says two by-election results are worse than expected for Labor, with significant work needed to turn voters around at the October election.

AAP

Tasmanian voters seemingly unmoved by electioneering

Tasmanians will head to the polls on March 23 but it remains to be seen if campaigning by the major parties has swayed voters.

AAP

Two by-elections provide govt early election gauge

Two by-elections are providing the Queensland premier with a timely gauge of his October poll chances, but it's not looking good for him.

The Guardian - AU

US submarine news may have left Aukus backers with a sinking feeling – but Labor insists on making ‘plan A work’

The revelation that production is already running behind comes as China’s foreign minister heads to Canberra for talks in which the security pact is certain to be raised

The Guardian - AU

Make Australia afraid again: must we have our own Trump moment for Peter Dutton to become PM?

In a new Quarterly Essay, Lech Blaine profiles the leader of the opposition. In this extract he considers the former Queensland policeman’s chances of getting the top job

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