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Political strategist Glenn Druery having ‘informal conversations’ with Muslim groups and Fatima Payman

The so-called preference whisperer approached by Muslim groups to discuss next election following rising anger about Labor’s stance on Palestine and Gaza conflict

The Guardian - AU

Supermarkets threatened with break-up for price gouging

The federal opposition has called for divestiture powers to break up major supermarkets if they have been found to be anti-competitive.

AAP

Melbourne Lord Mayor sworn in as Sally Capp stands down

Former Labor strategist Nicholas Reece has been sworn in as Melbourne's 105th Lord Mayor, replacing Sally Capp after six years.

AAP

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Afternoon Update: Biden denounces supreme court ruling; boy arrested over alleged Sydney stabbing; and how Xena: Warrior Princess was made

US president calls 6-3 ruling a ‘dangerous precedent’ that overturns basic principle of equality before law

The Guardian - AU

Greens oppose motion condemning War Memorial graffiti

The Greens said the graffiti was freedom of speech.

The Canberra Times

Muslim Vote group says it will target Labor ministers and whip at next federal election

First high-profile candidate due to be announced this week by ‘grassroots’ movement backing independents against Tony Burke and Jason Clare

The Guardian - AU

Labor adds heat rule as world temps rise - Roll Call

The Biden administration on Tuesday proposed what it says is the first-ever rule to protect workers from extreme heat.

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‘Egg on his face’: Wes Fang again blasts NSW Liberal leader just hours after Coalition peace deal

Fang launches fresh tirade against Mark Speakman after opposition leader questioned his Wagga Wagga credentials

The Guardian - AU

Greens on attack over Palestine after Payman suspension

Fatima Payman has been absent from the Senate after her Labor colleagues officially voted to suspend her as a consequence of crossing the floor on Palestine.

AAP

Fatima Payman breached ‘caucus solidarity’. What does this mean and why is it so significant?

The machinations of the Australian Labor Party machine are back in the spotlight this week, with Western Australian Senator Fatima Payman crossing the floor to support a Greens-backed motion calling for the Australian Senate to “recognise the State of Palestine”.

The Conversation

Farmers 'united' in fight over live-sheep export ban

Furious farmers have pledged to "change the government if we can't change the policy" after laws passed to end the export of live sheep from 2028.

AAP

View from The Hill: Fatima Payman alleges attempts to ‘intimidate’ her into quitting the Senate

Rebel Senator Fatima Payman has escalated her confrontation with the Labor Party by claiming “some members” are trying to intimidate her into quitting the Senate.

The Conversation

Afternoon Update: PM defends Payman suspension; humpback whale rescued; and US offers Boeing ‘sweetheart’ plea deal

Anthony Albanese accused Labor’s youngest senator of disrupting the government’s message as stage-three tax cuts rolled out

The Guardian - AU

Fatima Payman says she has been ‘exiled’ by Labor following suspension from caucus

WA senator says she will reflect on her future while accusing some members of trying to ‘intimidate’ her to quit Senate

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Australia appoints second woman governor-general in 123 years to represent British monarch

Australia has appointed Sam Mostyn as only its second woman governor-general, a largely ceremonial role representing the British monarch as the nation’s head of state

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'Farmy army' to target Labor if sheep exports banned

Angry sheep farmers are campaigning in Canberra as the Senate prepares to vote on legislation to outlaw live sheep exports by sea.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese stands by Fatima Payman’s suspension over Palestine ‘stunt’

Greens motion that Labor senator crossed floor to support was designed to put her in a difficult position, PM says after her appearance on ABC Insiders

The Conversation

Labor gains in Newspoll as Australians narrowly oppose the Coalition’s nuclear energy plan

A national Newspoll, conducted June 24–28 from a sample of 1,260 people, gave Labor a 51–49% lead over the Coalition, a one-point gain for Labor since the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago. Primary votes were 36% Coalition (down three), 32% Labor (down one), 13% Greens (up two), 7% One Nation…

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The Guardian - AU

Sam Mostyn sworn in as governor general – as it happened

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Morning Mail: what next for Fatima Payman; big gains for French far-right; schools in ‘disgraceful’ disrepair

WA senator suspended indefinitely from Labor caucus; high election turnout as National Rally leads early results; calls for education infrastructure funding

Newcastle Herald

Politics costing the homeless greater support

Letters and Short Takes: Monday, July 1, 2024

AAP

Payman 'exiled' from Labor after Palestine floor cross

A Labor senator is considering her future after being banned from caucus for crossing the floor in support of Palestinian statehood.

AAP

Labor, coalition primary vote support slips: Newspoll

A Newspoll survey suggests a dip in voter support for the main parties, with Labor and the coalition losing out to the Greens and independents.

The Conversation

View from The Hill: Albanese suspends rebel senator Payman from participating in caucus indefinitely after she says she’d cross the floor again

Anthony Albanese sprang into action after his recalcitrant senator, young Muslim woman Fatima Payman, gave a defiant Sunday morning interview on the ABC Insiders program in which she vowed to cross the floor again if similar circumstances arose.

The Guardian - AU

Labor has ‘failed’ on First Nations policy since voice defeat, Greens say

Adam Bandt reveals the minor party’s plans for a Makarrata Commission that would make recommendations to parliament, nine months after failed referendum

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