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Fierce debate flares as Greens stare down Labor push for vote on housing bill

Penny Wong withdrew comments personally targeting the Greens’ housing spokesperson, but accused the party of joining a ‘filibuster’

The Guardian - AU

Australia rethinks ‘quiet diplomacy’ tactic as Cheng Lei marks 1,000 days in Chinese detention

Department of Foreign Affairs introduces new measures including asking former detainees to provide views on media tactics and support after their release

The Guardian - AU

Controversial grant decisions by Coalition ministers eroded trust in Australian Research Council, review finds

First review in two decades found at least six projects blocked by education ministers and calls for limits on ministerial intervention

The Guardian - AU

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Solicitor-general’s advice on voice to be made public

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the solicitor-general's advice on the Indigenous voice will be made public, as the opposition pushes the 'no' case.

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Greens predict ‘student debt avalanche’ – as it happened

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As Liberal party fractures over the voice, Peter Dutton turns to Alice Springs – and a dog-whistle

The opposition leader might have lost Julian Leeser, but he had NT senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price on hand to agree with him

The Guardian - AU

Federal government insists tweaking Voice to Parliament amendment wording remains an option

The Minister for Indigenous Australians insists the government remains open to tweaking the wording of the proposed Voice to Parliament referendum question and constitutional amendment.

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Prime minister pushed to attend NATO security summit

Opposition foreign affairs spokesman Simon Birmingham says it's important the prime minister accepts an invitation to attend a NATO security summit.

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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

Peter Dutton: Public servants will be the only real winners if the Voice gets up

Peter Dutton has claimed the only sector of Australian society likely to benefit from the proposed Voice to Parliament will be public servants

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PM praises ‘principled’ ex-Lib’s stand on Voice

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the Liberals have underestimated how many of their voters will support an Indigenous voice to parliament.

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PM praises ex-Lib's 'principled' stand on voice

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the Liberals have underestimated how many of their voters will support an Indigenous voice to parliament.

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After Aston, Liberal moderates can hear the bell toll. But is Peter Dutton listening?

To ignore the party’s broader decline in metropolitan areas and treat the byelection loss as an anomaly would be disastrous

The Guardian - AU

‘Mean’ Liberals under attack from inside and outside the party over anti-Voice stance

The Liberals are facing criticism from within and outside the party over its stance on the Voice referendum

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At least three senior Liberals pushed back against Indigenous voice opposition in shadow cabinet meeting

Exclusive: Simon Birmingham, Marise Payne and Paul Fletcher spoke out against plan as Julian Leeser proposed allowing MPs a free say

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Simon Birmingham on the Voice, Aston, the Liberals, Uranium

The Liberals have formally decided to oppose the Voice. Peter Dutton has declared he will campaign against it, a high risk strategy when polls are showing a majority of Australians currently support a “yes” vote.

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Liberals commit ‘Judas betrayal’ in opposing Voice

Uluru Statement architect Noel Pearson says the federal Liberal Party is out of step with the Australian people by not supporting an Indigenous voice.

AAP

Liberals urged to unite nation after pounding at polls

The Liberals are searching for answers following consecutive election losses, with Peter Dutton denying a key policy decision will lead to further defeat.

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Greens claim opposition leader ‘trying to ignite a culture war’ – as it happened

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Laura Tingle becomes ABC staff-elected director – as it happened

The 7.30 political correspondent will sit on the broadcaster’s board alongside chair Ita Buttrose

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Govt, Coalition strike pivotal deal on Voice referendum

The government has made a breakthrough on the Indigenous Voice referendum, striking a deal with the Coalition.

AAP

Decision reached on rules around voice referendum

The government and opposition have come to an agreement about what the process for a referendum on the voice to parliament will look like.

The Guardian - AU

John Howard’s 2003 march to war with Iraq appears to have taught our current parliament little

Coalition senators offered both vague laments and staunch justifications, while the Greens found an unlikely ally

AAP

Australia out of its depth with US subs, warns expert

Speculation is increasing about how Australia will procure nuclear-powered submarines as one defence expert warns of an over-reliance on the US.

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Vanuatu leader holds Canberra talks on trade, security

Anthony Albanese and Vanuatu's Prime Minister Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau are meeting to discuss trade ties, tackling climate change and regional security.

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