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Update: Palestine recognition will be a ‘lifeline for Gaza’: PM
Australia will recognise the state of Palestine in a historic move that will redefine the nation’s foreign policy. After signalling a likely diplomatic shift, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday …
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New beginnings in nation’s capital as parliament opens
Politicians have marked the beginning of a new era as the 48th federal parliament is set to start. Veteran MPs and fresh-faced senators alike sat shoulder to shoulder marked on …
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‘Serious test’ for Greens as senator defects to Labor
The Greens are facing their “most serious test” as a party following the defection of a senator to Labor after a poor federal election result. West Australian senator Dorinda Cox …
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Albanese offers voters ‘clear’ choice as election campaign kicks off
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged Australians to unite to help build their futures in his opening pitch to voters. Australians have been asked to choose between their futures or …
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Labor ‘waited too long’ to announce big election pledge
Labor’s big health promise might have arrived too late, an expert says, as the party appears to be shifting strategies to stem bleeding support. Australians remain uninspired by Labor, with …
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PM calls out housing rivals with early election threat
An early election is on the cards if the federal government fails to break political deadlocks on housing, climate and manufacturing. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has put pressure on parliament …
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Australia urged to ‘take lessons’ from Trump shooting
The attempted assassination of a former US president should teach Australian politicians a lesson about the consequences of demonising their opponents, a former ambassador says. During a political rally in …
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‘Unacceptable’: phantom flights cost Qantas $120m
Tens of thousands of Australians who endured cancelled flights will each receive hundreds of dollars in compensation after Qantas admitted to misleading customers for years. The Australian Competition and Consumer …
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Joyce returns to parliament after viral drunk video emerges
Barnaby Joyce has arrived back in Canberra, after video emerged of the Nationals MP lying on a Canberra pavement talking loudly into his mobile phone. Video published by the Daily …
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Optus dials up bid to mend frayed customer relations
Optus is picking up the shattered remains of customers’ confidence as it faces the fall out from its second major crisis in 18 months. The telecommunications giant suffered a 12-hour …