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Greens confirm Victorian leader's federal seat tilt

Samantha Ratnam is stepping down as Victoria's Greens leader as the party targets Bob Hawke's old seat of Wills at the next federal election.

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Victorian Greens leader Samantha Ratnam announces run for federal politics

Some Labor figures are worried about their grip on Wills if Ratnam secures preselection

The Guardian - AU

Penny Wong blames ‘Peter Dutton-Adam Bandt alliance’ for failure to pass Labor’s deportation laws

But Greens’ David Shoebridge says Labor has ‘jumped the shark’ with the legislation and it requires more scrutiny

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Labor and Coalition cut short debate on offshore gas bill labelled ‘window dressing’

First Nations activists call legislation ‘a betrayal’ while Greens leader tells parliament Labor are ‘climate con artists’

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Emissions may surge as voices crushed, activists warn

Offshore gas approvals could be expedited while Indigenous communities have their wishes ignored under the government's proposed laws, environmentalists warn.

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Labor on track to kick 116-year by-election hoodoo

The winner of the Dunstan by-election in Adelaide's eastern suburbs is likely to be confirmed as Labor's Cressida O'Hanlon when counting resumes.

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Steep discounts needed to buoy EV sales, cut emissions

If Australia wants to buoy electric vehicles sales and reduce emissions, the price of EVs must be slashed, the nation's peak motoring body says.

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Greens call on Labor to drop changes to gas project consultations in return for support on vehicle emissions

Leader Adam Bandt has accused the government of a ‘clear broken promise’ for proposing legislation to benefit the gas industry

The Guardian - AU

MPs clash with pro-Palestinian protesters over Gaza war

Queensland MPs have clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters outside parliament during a rally against the Gaza conflict.

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PM issues Greens challenge on first homebuyer scheme

Anthony Albanese is challenging the Greens to back the government's Help-to-Buy housing scheme as it faces opposition from the minor party.

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Right to disconnect laws pass federal parliament

Employees will be able to legally disconnect from work out of hours, after industrial relations changes cleared the House of Representatives.

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Linda Reynolds announces retirement – as it happened

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Fiery debate as Labor accused of ‘trying to walk both sides of street’ on Israel-Gaza conflict

Greens say Israel’s actions ‘a slaughter’ and Labor says other parties trying to ‘divide our community’

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Australians overcharged across industries; right to disconnect from work laws a near certainty; and what’s in household dust?

An inquiry into price gouging has found a lack of competition in key markets, including banks and supermarkets, is driving inflation

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Right to disconnect from work laws set to pass Australian parliament after deals with crossbench

Adam Bandt says changes to industrial relations bill mean ‘when you clock off, you’ll be able to switch off’

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Demilitarisation a key to Palestine statehood: Albanese

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has suggested demilitarisation is a sticking point to a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.

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Gaza ruling sparks calls to reconsider Israel support

A ruling by the top UN court ordering Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza has sparked calls for Australia to reconsider its support for the Israeli government.

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Victorian Labor at odds with federal party on industrial relations bill

State treasurer Tim Pallas warns amendments will encourage unions to refuse to bargain as he seeks meeting with Tony Burke

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The Greens ring in the new year with a new fight over Australia’s housing crisis

Adam Bandt signals new rent freeze push and criticises ‘tax cuts for billionaires’ as Labor aims to get ‘help to buy’ scheme through parliament

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COP28 agreement a 'death knell' for fossil fuels

A climate agreement at the COP28 summit urging countries to transition away from fossil fuels has been welcomed by Australian campaigners.

The Independent UK

Australian Parliament rushes through laws that could see detention of freed dangerous migrants

The Australian government has rushed legislation through Parliament that could place behind bars some of the migrants freed after the High Court ruled their indefinite detention was unconstitutional

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Australia has duty to pay for climate damage: experts

Activists and researchers have urged Australia to pitch in to a fund that will support poorer nations most vulnerable to climate disasters.

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Dutton gives Christmas 'gift' of running Lego gauntlet

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has shared the Christmas spirit with families in need, but his donation comes with a warning to unsuspecting barefoot parents.

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Church minister, 97, arrested in major port blockade

Protesters aged from 15 to 97 have been arrested after a blockade of Newcastle Port continued beyond a 30-hour deadline.

Newcastle Herald

Greens join Rising Tide blockade of Newcastle Harbour

'You can't put a fire out while you're pouring petrol on it.'

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