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Labor’s dominance continues in federal Newspoll, while Victorian Newspoll gives Coalition narrow lead

Labor’s two-party lead in the federal Newspoll increases to 58–42, as the Coalition and One Nation remain respectively at record lows and record highs. In Victoria, a Newspoll taken after Jess Wilson becomes Liberal leader gives the Coalition a 51–49 lead.

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Labor faces major roadblocks in bid to pass nature laws

Labor is facing questions over its attempt to fast-track environmental reforms as the government tries to woo its opponents in the hopes of striking a deal.

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Senate resumes after Hanson suspended from parliament – as it happened

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Morning Mail: The unanswered Dezi Freeman questions; anger at ATO’s outsourced call centres; Europe’s radical Ukraine peace plan

Dezi Freeman as not been located after vanishing; complaints rise over outsourced ATO call centres; Trump claims Kyiv has ‘zero gratitude’

The Guardian - AU

Coalition has 'mountain to climb' in dire poll result

Liberal MPs and senators are preparing to convene but are playing down the prospects of a leadership spill as they digest another round of negative polling.

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Labor has brushed aside concerns over the social media ban. But what if it doesn’t work as promised?

If Meta, the world’s biggest social media company, expects problems after a year of preparation, then what should the rest of us be expecting?

The Guardian - AU

D-day looms for nature overhaul but final deal elusive

The environment minister has urged the coalition and Greens to come to the table and do a deal on big reforms to Australia's nature protections.

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Liberal leaders try to repair party image after turmoil

Winning over climate-conscious and diverse voters the coalition lost at previous elections won't be an easy feat, but new leaders are laying the groundwork.

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Kellie Sloane faces a treacherous road ahead as NSW Liberal leader – and has a heavy burden on her shoulders

If the Liberal party can’t sell itself to an aspirational city like Sydney, then its future is surely grim

The Guardian - AU

‘I would just like to see more people housed’: inside NSW’s social housing changes

NSW Labor says it’s ‘proud of our record’ on public homes – but what’s really happening with social housing in the state?

The Guardian - AU

Labor to rule out controversial ‘national interest’ exemption for coal and gas if Greens back nature laws

Exclusive: Concession follows fierce criticism of the workaround but may not be enough to convince minor party

The Guardian - AU

PM urged to dump 'backward' Defence awards changes

Labor's proposed changes to how people can appeal a Defence decision to refuse honours and awards have failed to secure the backing of a parliamentary inquiry.

AAP

What does shutting down the Education Department mean for schools across the US?

Schools will continue to receive federal funding without interruption, Education Secretary Linda McMahon said

The Independent UK

Labor warned against being gun-shy after voice defeat

Former attorney-general Mark Dreyfus has outlined an ambitious agenda he thinks the Labor government should pursue instead of being static and playing it safe.

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Federal environment laws 'won't fix' project backlog

As Labor tries to pass an overhaul of Australia's environmental laws before Christmas, analysis suggests they might not address a backlog of energy projects.

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'Ready to fight': first-term MP rises to leadership

With the clock ticking down to a pivotal election, the NSW Liberals new leader will must turn around a party stuck in a "dire" situation.

The Guardian - AU

Coalition to help Labor rush through new nature laws if environmental protections dropped

Sussan Ley’s offer allows a clear path to pass laws to rewrite Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act in final sitting week

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Controversial CBD racetrack in pole position for start

A proposed inner-city motor racing track opposed by many locals, including one of the prime minister's allies, won't be assessed by an environmental watchdog.

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Mark Speakman stands down as leader of NSW Liberals with Kellie Sloane expected to replace him

Opposition leader says ‘brand damage’ from the federal Liberals had colleagues looking for generational change and endorses Sloane as replacement

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No Christmas cheer from Greens for environment overhaul

A prominent conservationist has urged an entire rewrite of long-awaited environmental reforms as Labor remains confident they will pass before Christmas.

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NGOs lament missed 'COPportunity' for SA and climate

Pacific advocates hope their climate ambitions can still be achieved from the wreckage of Australia's bid to host the COP31 summit.

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Slash spending and reform taxes, IMF urges Australia

Australia should reintroduce a mining tax and limit spending growth in the NDIS and aged care, according to a leading global financial institution.

The Conversation

Is the UK headed for a new prime minister?

These are troubled times for British Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer. In July 2024, Starmer’s government swept to power on the back on a landslide win.

AAP

New arrivals should have 'Australian values': Ley

The opposition leader has given more details about her soon-to-be-released migration plan as she also prepares to outline major defence changes.

The Guardian - AU

Labor MP Ed Husic urges own party to ‘pry open the jaws of Treasury’ after CSIRO announces job cuts

Husic, who oversaw CSIRO cuts as the former science minister, said some in government see scientific agency funding as a ‘cost’ not an ‘investment’

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