Politics

Greens leader Adam Bandt flanked by senators David Shoebridge, Dorinda Cox and Penny Allman-Payne on Thursday.

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Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Labor clashes with Greens over war export claims

Labor rebuked the Greens after being asked to cancel a contract with Israeli company Elbit Systems, cited as proof Australia was “complicit” in the slaughter of Gazans.

by David Crowe and Olivia Ireland

Education Minister Jason Clare raised the issue during question time last week.

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University

Minister warned unis of campus tensions days after October 7

by Angus Thompson and Natassia Chrysanthos

Iran’s Ambassador to Australia Ahmad Sadeghi said the nation was open to taking back failed asylum seekers.

Foreign relations

Iran seeks extradition treaty with Australia, despite vast differences

by Matthew Knott and David Crowe

Private Health Australia called on the government to force the publication of doctors’ private fees.

Healthcare

This $24m website should let you compare medical fees. Only 20 doctors have used it

by Natassia Chrysanthos

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has urged countries to ban fossil fuel advertising.

Fossil fuels

UN chief wants tobacco-style ban on fossil fuel advertising

by Mike Foley

Opinion & Perspectives

A Labor diehard wants them to lose the next election. I can see why

Budget cuts, wars with unions and now a flirtation with privatisation have set off alarms about whether Labor can hold on to its heartland.

Annika Smethurst

State Political Editor

The Paris paradox: Why Albanese can’t send Shorten to France just yet

For months, the chatter about Bill Shorten being the next ambassador to France has bubbled up and then deflated like an old souffle. But it refuses to go away.

James Massola

National affairs editor

The Greens are playing with red paint over Gaza. It could stain their hands

The Greens have resorted to outright falsehoods amid an overheated Middle East debate – and it’s dangerous.

David Crowe

Chief political correspondent

Federal

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University

Minister warned unis of campus tensions days after October 7

Universities assured Education Minister Jason Clare they had measures in place to deal with antisemitism on campus within days of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.

by Angus Thompson and Natassia Chrysanthos

Foreign relations

Iran seeks extradition treaty with Australia, despite vast differences

Iran’s ambassador to Australia says Hamas should be viewed as a “resistance group” rather than a terrorist organisation, as it currently is under Australian law.