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Fatima Payman breached ‘caucus solidarity’. What does this mean and why is it so significant?

The machinations of the Australian Labor Party machine are back in the spotlight this week, with Western Australian Senator Fatima Payman crossing the floor to support a Greens-backed motion calling for the Australian Senate to “recognise the State of Palestine”.

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View from The Hill: Fatima Payman alleges attempts to ‘intimidate’ her into quitting the Senate

Rebel Senator Fatima Payman has escalated her confrontation with the Labor Party by claiming “some members” are trying to intimidate her into quitting the Senate.

The Conversation

Payman pays the price

Fatima Payman has been all but expelled from the Labor Party, and the far right continues to gain momentum in Europe with Viktor Orbán taking over the EU presidency.

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The booming western suburbs deserve a fair slice of state budget pie

Letters: 'There's been huge growth, and it'll continue.'

Newcastle Herald

Demoted NSW MP says Labor is becoming less tolerant of dissenting views

NSW MP Anthony D’Adam was sacked as parliamentary secretary for his comments on Gaza and NSW Police. He says people like himself and Senator Fatima Payman shouldn’t be ‘ostracised’ for their dissenting views.

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Dream of shared path between Charlestown and Dudley is off track

Letters: 'Council took our vision and compromised it'

Newcastle Herald

Gaza stance will cost Labor in 2025

‘The ALP lacks moral clarity and consistency on Gaza — it does not deserve my vote.’

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Could a Labor-Green coalition in Tasmania really have worked?

Is the notion of an effective Labor-Greens coalition in Tasmania a practical reality just out of reach, or a political Shangri-la?

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‘Never trust or vote Labor again’: Plibersek, do the right thing or face voters’ wrath

Crikey readers implore the environment minister to do her job and protect endangered birds from greedy developers.

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Jacinda Ardern Net Worth 2024: Leading The World By Example

A look at Jacinda Ardern's net worth would show what strong women leaders make in the modern world.

International Business Times

'No blood on the floor': Lake Mac Labor to lock in election candidates

Lake Macquarie Labor preselection nominations close this week.

Newcastle Herald

Albo ‘wedged’ Dutton on stage three tax cuts. But what is a wedge and how does one work?

Much has been made of ‘wedges’ amid the stage three tax cut changes. But what exactly is a wedge — and do they even matter anymore?

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Sandy bottom is better than Christmas

Letters to the Editor: Baths' sandy bottom is better than Christmas

Newcastle Herald

Oscar-worthy performance at New Lambton

Letters to the Editor: Students, staff applauded for smashing show

Newcastle Herald

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Marcia Langton calls for alcohol ban in NT

Indigenous leader Professor Marcia Langton says ‘alcohol restrictions in place at all times — no exceptions’ are an ‘absolutely necessary public health measure’ in the NT to reduce domestic and sexual violence, and a major multinational port operator in Australia paid not a cent in tax despite raking in $4.5…

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Bill Hayden's remarkable contribution to public life

Who have been Australia’s most accomplished federal opposition leaders? The conventional answer to this question is Robert Menzies and Gough Whitlam, both renowned for rejuvenating their respective sides of politics and galvanising new constituencies of support.

The Conversation

Who is Jacinta Allan, Victoria's new premier?

With the sudden announcement that Daniel Andrews will be stepping down as premier of Victoria at 5pm today, the Labor Party has been working to find the best replacement.

The Guardian - AU

Labor demands investigation into Liberal party’s ‘misleading’ postal vote strategy for the voice

Liberals brush off calls for AEC to investigate website that offers non-existent postal vote registrations

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Labor president Wayne Swan on the party's coming national conference

Next week the Labor Party will hold its national conference in Brisbane. It’s the first face-to-face conference in five years. These conferences don’t have anything like the bite they once did, but there’s still a chance for the party’s rank and file to have a shout about issues. More than…

The Guardian - UK

The Land of Hope and Fear by Isabel Kershner review – how Israel betrayed its high ideals

The New York Times correspondent’s compelling history identifies the issues that have polarised a country now split by far-right extremists

Zenger

Likud Minister Says Door Open For Gantz To Join Coalition

Culture and Sport Minister Miki Zohar opens the door for National Unity Party leader

The Independent UK

EU climate chief Frans Timmermans says he wants to lead combined center-left bloc in Dutch elections

European Union climate chief Frans Timmermans says he wants to lead a combined campaign by two left-leaning parties that are joining forces ahead of Dutch parliamentary elections in late November

The Conversation

Andrew Leigh calls out how Labor's factional 'duopoly' is undermining the party

Andrew Leigh, an assistant minister in the Albanese government, has launched a swingeing attack on the stranglehold the factional “duopoly” has on the Labor Party.

The Independent UK

2 parties on the left of the Dutch political spectrum have agreed to join forces ahead of election

Members of two left-leaning Dutch political parties have overwhelmingly voted to join forces as prepare for a November general election

Crikey

Holy rollers: it’s time for the Catholic Church to confront its gambling addiction

Just like the Labor Party with its multiple pokies venues, the Catholic Church has built up a valuable asset pool tied to a toxic gambling industry.

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