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Prominent Australians write open letter opposing Benjamin Netanyahu's visitIsrael’s prime minister will be its first serving PM to visit Australia but he is expected to face protests -
Catherine Burn confirms she will apply to be next NSW police commissionerDeputy police commissioner says she has been ‘vindicated’ by report into police bugging scandal and will pursue top job
australian politics
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The Minerals Council seems mostly intent on using its submission to electoral donations committee to kneecap environmental groups opposed to new minesDeep-pocketed miners don’t like it when those with different views wield clout
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One Nation’s assemblage of candidates are no less a grotesquerie than those who have come before. What has changed is the sea they swim in
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The intensifying political dynamics on climate policy may feed the conflict god, but the rancid partisan rivalry isn’t a bit of abstract culture war – it’s failure with real consequencesIn the fight club of Australian politics, the public suffer the knockout blow
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Self-regulation is dead. We need a new way to rein in excessive executive payAustralia needs to look overseas for ways to reduce pay inequality so it is more in keeping with our fair go ethos
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Bill Shorten calls for reparations for stolen generations – videoLabor leader says ‘decency demands’ a conversation at the commonwealth level about restitution for families torn apart by discrimination
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Jacqui Lambie and Yassmin Abdel-Magied clash over sharia law and Islam on Q&A – videoThe Tasmanian senator and the founder of Youth Without Borders get into a shouting match
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Scott Morrison jokes about coal theatrics with Ray Hadley – video2GB radio host praises treasurer’s brandishing of a lump of coal in question time
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Joanne Lees reveals plan for Peter Falconio memorial – videoThe Briton talks to 60 Minutes’ Liz Hayes about her intention to erect a statue in memory of her murdered boyfriend
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NSW rural fire service warns people not to get caught in front of bushfires – videoThe rural fire service is urging residents to be extremely vigilant in areas where ‘catastrophic’ conditions are predicted
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Why Australian cities are at risk of power outages – video explainerExperts agree there is more than enough generation capacity in the energy market to meet demand, so why are Australians being warned of potential blackouts?
Tax office push to have its staff work until 5pm dropped after backlash