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Liberal MP says Scott Morrison should reflect on his position in parliament as Labor flags broader inquiry

As the fallout continues from the revelation that Scott Morrison secretly appointed himself to five ministries, more politicians are speaking out on his actions.

ABC News

Calls for governor general to explain exclusion of Morrison ministries from official diary

Greens want to know if decision not to disclose extra ministerial powers was David Hurley’s or then prime minister’s

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison's secret appointments nowhere to be found in reports about Governor-General

A quick glance through the Governor-General's regularly updated program reveals plenty of public activities. But the appointment of Scott Morrison to five secret ministries is nowhere to be found.

ABC News

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Push for parliament’s privileges committee to probe Scott Morrison over ministerial appointments

Greens senator David Shoebridge and independent MP Sophie Scamps among those calling for investigation of former PM

The Guardian - AU

Federal Icac should be overseen by non-government MPs to ensure funding, crossbench says

Zali Steggall says parliamentary committee that will watch over commission should be ‘multi-partisan, not bipartisan’

The Guardian - AU

Intelligence committee row to test Anthony Albanese’s new politics: Greens

Greens allege the government is falling short of a promise to do politics differently over a plan to appoint only major party MPs to intelligence committee

The New Daily

Greens to seek changes to Labor’s integrity commission legislation to protect whistleblowers

David Shoebridge reveals suite of amendments including budgetary independence and lowering bar to investigations

The Guardian - AU

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Labor steady, Coalition down, crossbench up: who’s who in the new Senate

The upper house results from the May federal election have been released, and Labor will need the support of 13 crossbenchers to pass legislation

The Guardian - AU

Man charged after allegedly assaulting Liberal Party volunteer in spat over candidate's posters in Blue Mountains

A man has been charged after allegedly assaulting a Liberal Party volunteer in an altercation over the removal of political signage in the New South Wales Blue Mountains.

ABC News

Greens' lawyer new MLC in NSW parliament

The Greens have chosen public interest lawyer Sue Higginson to replace outgoing MLC David Shoebridge in the NSW upper house.

AAP

Sydney news: Special taskforce investigates claims campaign posters of Independent candidates being tampered with

MORNING BRIEFING: The Australian Electoral Commission says a special taskforce will investigate allegations that the campaign posters of some Independent candidates are being tampered with in breach of electoral laws.

ABC News

Greens vow cannabis reform if successful

The Greens plan to reform cannabis laws and demand a ban on offshore gas drilling in Bass Strait if they secure the balance of power at the federal election.

AAP

'Closest one is 35 minutes away': Anger over closure of Bulahdelah's only nursing home

Bulahdelah residents "angry", "distressed" over closure of its only aged care facility.

Newcastle Herald

Bodies of Indigenous families’ loved ones left in morgues after collapse of funeral insurer Youpla

Federal government urged to provide compensation, as minister says families can apply for state-assisted or ‘pauper’ funerals

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Greens pledge $500 million to help steelmakers quit coal by 2040 in federal election promise

The Greens will push for a $500 million investment in helping steelmaking regions transition away from coal — if the party holds the balance of power following the federal election.

AAP

Greens $500 million plan to help coal exit

A $500 million plan to use hydrogen instead of coal for Australia's steel production would greatly lower the nation's carbon footprint, the Greens say.

AAP

Calls to end NSW govt 'accounting trick'

A NSW parliamentary committee wants a state government-owned transport company to be wound up so taxpayers don't have to fork out billions to keep it running.

Newcastle Herald

Letters: The case for coal is a like an 'amoral drug dealer'

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Sydney News: New ramp approved for Sydney Harbour Bridge cyclists

MORNING BRIEFING: The state government approves a design for a ramp giving access to cyclists at the north end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

AAP

NSW parly to sit virtually amid crises

Changes requiring MPs to attend NSW parliament virtually during an emergency will prevent shutdowns like those during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Greens say.

The Guardian - AU

Bid to reform NSW’s out-of-home-care system in peril after suspension of MP Gareth Ward

Exclusive: Supporters concerned they lack numbers needed to pass bill after Kiama MP’s suspension

The Guardian - AU

Property developers fight NSW bid to make houses more energy-efficient and climate-resilient

Environmentalists call changes ‘everything you could ever dream about’ but industry says they ‘undermine the economics of delivering housing’

The Conversation

New bill in NSW could prove crucial to helping reduce numbers of First Nations children in out-of-home care

In New South Wales, as of June 2021, 42% of children in out-of-home care were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

The Guardian - AU

‘People think it’s all in the past’: push to reform system taking Aboriginal kids from families

Indigenous children make up 41% of all kids in out-of-home care in NSW, while changes recommended three years ago have been ignored

The Guardian - AU

Thousands more to live on flood plain on Sydney’s fringes if developments allowed to proceed

NSW government pausing new developments while it revises flood strategy but pressure to open up more land isn’t expected to recede

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