Australian politics live: Albanese mulls duress alarms for MPs; former ABC news director’s payout revealed

{"#golf-grant-debate":"Dan Tehan, the manager of opposition business in the House, has initiated the $6m golf club grant debate by questioning the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, on the grant's use. The Prime Minister has responded by stating that the grant was intended to address sewerage issues at the Marrickville golf club, which has been ongoing since 1947. The debate has been marked by a lively atmosphere, with the government benches and the speaker, Milton Dick, expressing dissatisfaction with the Prime Minister's response. The debate underscores the ongoing scrutiny of government spending and the need for transparency.","#duress-alarms":"The Prime Minister has also announced that duress alarms may be included in the response to the MPs' safety concerns. This announcement comes as part of the government's efforts to improve the safety measures for Members of Parliament (MPs). The inclusion of duress alarms is seen as a significant step towards enhancing the security of MPs, who have faced various threats and attacks in the past.","#abc-news-director":"The article also reveals details about the payout of a former ABC news director. The former ABC news director, who has not been named in the article, has received a significant payout from the ABC. The exact amount of the payout is not specified, but it is reported to be substantial. This payout has raised questions about the ABC's financial management and the fairness of the compensation given to former employees."}