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Bruce Baird, former federal Liberal MP and NSW minister, dies aged 84
Former federal Liberal MP and NSW minister Bruce Baird has died at the age of 84. He was the father of former NSW premier Mike Baird and journalist Julia Baird.
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Australia politics live: Labor defends Catherine King’s top-tier Qantas membership gift; defense recruitment reaches 16-year high
Labor defends Qantas membership gift, defense recruitment hits 16-year high in Australia.
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Sydney mayor allegedly threatened and children secretly recorded after he refused to step down, Icac hears
Sydney mayor allegedly threatened, followed, and children secretly recorded after refusing to step down as mayor, Icac inquiry hears.
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Andrew Hastie accuses Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce of being 'lying cowards' over One Nation 'traitor' cartoon
Andrew Hastie accuses Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce of being 'lying cowards' over One Nation 'traitor' cartoon
Australia politics live: Lambie furious over ‘disgusting’ One Nation video calling Hastie a ‘traitor’
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Australia politics live: Lambie furious over ‘disgusting’ One Nation video calling Hastie a ‘traitor’
Independent senator Lambie criticizes One Nation's cartoon video calling Andrew Hastie a 'traitor' after Hastie testified against Ben Roberts-Smith in a defamation trial.
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Labor says Coalition plan to criminalise flag burning has 'element of desperation, trying to chase One Nation'
Labor criticizes Coalition's plan to criminalize flag burning, calling it desperate and aimed at One Nation.
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Labor plans crackdown on social media algorithms as Taylor says he’s ‘deeply sceptical’
Labor plans to create a digital duty of care for social media users, while opposition leader Angus Taylor expresses skepticism.
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One Nation MP calls WA byelection win 'humbling' and 'decisive'
One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce says his party's victory in a Western Australia byelection is both 'humbling' and 'decisive'.
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One Nation MP concedes party’s migration target ‘not too different’ from Labor’s once rural workforce included
One Nation MP David Farley concedes party's migration target 'not too different' from Labor's, including skilled workers and backpackers in the 'true' number.
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Australian politics live: ‘outraged’ Wong to call in Israel ambassador over handling of Frankcom killing; Victoria to launch construction royal commission | Australia news | The Guardian
Penny Wong, Australia's foreign affairs minister, rebukes Israel for not pursuing criminal investigations into the killing of Zomi Frankcom. Ben Carroll, Victorian premier, will launch a construction sector royal commission.
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Australia politics live: Hastie says fight for his seat against One Nation is already ‘dirty and nasty’; NDIS reforms to pass parliament today
Senior Liberal MP Andrew Hastie says he has increased security after threats, describing the fight with One Nation as 'dirty and nasty'. The NDIS bill passed Senate today.
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Australia politics live: NSW to fast-track datacentre approvals; ANU announces Julie Bishop replacement | Australian politics | The Guardian
NSW government commits to 75-day assessments for datacenters meeting 'world-class' standards. ANU appoints former public service commissioner as Julie Bishop's replacement.
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Centrelink pursuing debts that are more than 40 years old despite agreeing to waive old arrears
Centrelink is collecting $4.93bn in unpaid debts, with the oldest dating back over 40 years. Advocates want them made 'out of bounds'.
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Liberal frontbencher Dan Tehan says coalition with One Nation ‘not even being talked about’
Dan Tehan, Liberal frontbencher, states his party does not want to be part of a right-wing coalition with One Nation. He claims such an alliance is 'not even being talked about'.
Australia politics live: PM defends Treasury prediction that house prices will continue to rise despite tax reforms | Australia news | The Guardian
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Australia politics live: PM defends Treasury prediction that house prices will continue to rise despite tax reforms | Australia news | The Guardian
Anthony Albanese backs Treasury forecasts of slightly slower house price growth, amid data showing a drop in prices for the first time in three years.
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Labor reaches deal with Greens to pass changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms
Labor and the Greens have reached a deal on property tax reforms, clearing the way for Labor's controversial budget proposals to pass before federal parliament breaks for winter.