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More than $9 million has been committed to a national system that would help workers connect with employers looking for people with their skills and training.

Attacks on Marcia Langton prompt angry responses, Nick Kaldas delivers uncomfortable moments, and Marise Payne takes a bow

The fracas in the wake of comments by Marcia Langton suggests a necessary conversation – led by people with lived experience – is still out of bounds

Over the past week, Professor Marcia Langton has been the subject of a protracted media storm. Crikey breaks down how such a campaign unfolded.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton posted false claims on social media that Indigenous leader Marcia Langton had branded No voters as ‘racist’ or ‘stupid’, and Sydney will turn smoky as firefighters conduct a hazard reduction burn of nearly 700 hectares around the city’s urban fringe.

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Opposition leader Peter Dutton says he supports Ley along with other Liberals facing challenge, including Alex Hawke, Paul Fletcher and Melissa McIntosh

David Littleproud says his party has ‘real concern’ about regional advisory bodies Dutton has promised to put in legislation, but not in the constitution

Opposition leader says members should be re-endorsed by Liberal party despite challenges facing Ley and colleagues

Senator’s bill calls for new conditions in Climate Change Act to influence decision-making on projects that could raise greenhouse gas emissions

David Van, the Liberal senator booted from the party over allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards women, will cause a seat shuffle if and when he returns to Parliament, and two mentions of Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews were cut from his state’s anti-corruption body’s latest report.