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Voice vote fails with no state supporting referendum

Counting has resumed for the referendum result, with a majority of Australians voting it down and the 'yes' vote failing to get up in any state.

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David Pocock joins Greens in push to criminalise non-payment of super

Government’s closing loopholes bill yet to include superannuation theft, estimated to cost workers $5bn a year

The Guardian - AU

Voice to Parliament referendum has been heavily defeated nationally and in all states

The Voice to Parliament referendum has failed convincingly after the ABC projected large victories for the “no” side in the national vote and all states.

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How to watch the Indigenous voice referendum results

Public broadcasters the ABC, SBS and NITV as well as Sky News will follow the count live, as commercial channels keep coverage to a minimum

The Guardian - AU

Consultants' 'bang for buck' questioned on Sydney Metro

The use of private consultants on the embattled Metro West project in western Sydney has come under scrutiny at a NSW parliamentary inquiry.

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Labor 'only have themselves to blame' for pool staff terminations: councillor

'They alone voted to delegate this matter to the CEO, and later refused to rescind it.'

Newcastle Herald

Final Voice polls have 'no' leading by sizeable to landslide margins

The referendum on the Indigenous Voice to parliament will be held on Saturday. Polls close at 6pm AEDT in the south-eastern states, 6:30pm in South Australia, 7pm in Queensland, 7:30pm in the Northern Territory and 9pm in Western Australia.

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Labor councillors steering tricky course towards race call

At some point the Labor bloc will have to adopt a clear position.

Newcastle Herald

Grattan on Friday: Did Anthony Albanese realise what a rough journey this referendum would be?

Anthony Albanese has invested heart, soul and political authority in his battle to change the Constitution to establish an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. His tears this week at Uluru, when surrounded and celebrated by Aboriginal women, showed a deep well of emotion.

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Labor councillors call for explanation after pool staff terminated

They say they were unaware of the decision about seasonal employees.

Newcastle Herald

Independent MP pushes for action on robodebt repairs

MP Kate Chaney will push for a parliamentary committee to be established to ensure recommendations from the robodebt royal commission are delivered.

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Asio warns against inflamed language over Middle East amid concern of ‘opportunistic violence’

Mike Burgess issues rare public statement asking ‘all parties consider the implications for social cohesion’

The Guardian - AU

Andrews spotted in Big Apple for post-retirement break

Former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews has been spotted entering the United States on his first international trip since leaving politics.

AAP

Australian women suing Qatar Airways after invasive body searches criticise ‘disappointing’ Senate report

Inquiry into rejection of airline’s request for extra flights was too focused on Qantas, complainants say

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Key Labor MP urges new independent watchdog for job services providers

Julian Hill has warned the National Employment Services Association the era of ‘massive multibillion-dollar “set and forget” tenders’ is over

The Guardian - AU

When Peter Dutton claims Labor isn’t horrified enough about Hamas, it doesn’t help anyone

All of this is bad enough without one side of politics misrepresenting the Australian government’s response, making unreasonable demands and trying to score points

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: NSW premier moves to block pro-Palestine rally; Israeli skirmishes with Lebanon and Syria; and a Parkinson’s breakthrough

Chris Minns says protesters have ‘proven they’re not peaceful’ as police launch operation to gather intelligence on potential demonstrations

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‘No alternative’ to voice, Pat Dodson says in last-ditch appeal ahead of referendum

Long at forefront of reconciliation, Labor senator warns of ‘draconian agenda’ of Coalition and increased sense of national ‘shame’ if no vote wins

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Former sports minister to head up Australian Grand Prix

The Victorian government has signed off on one of its former senior figures leading the Australian Grand Prix after leaving politics.

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'Lame duck' Liberal premier to face no-confidence vote

Premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government, Jeremy Rockliff, will face a no-confidence motion when parliament resumes later this month.

The Guardian - AU

What is Australia’s historic voice to parliament proposal?

The country will head to the polls to decide whether to recognise Indigenous people in the constitution with a First Nations advisory body. So how did Australia get here?

The Guardian - AU

PM says Dutton playing politics on Israel-Hamas war response – as it happened

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Fringe-right favourite Amanda Stoker returns to politics as LNP moderates worry about her Christian faction ties

Former federal senator says her conservative views will take a back seat to kitchen table concerns during Queensland state parliament election

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Senate committee says government should 'immediately review' its rejection of Qatar flights

A Senate inquiry into the Albanese government’s refusal to agree to the extra flights sought by Qatar Airways has recommended the decision be immediately reviewed.

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Labor should review decision to block extra Qatar Airways flights to Australia, Senate inquiry says

Committee seeks more time so it can quiz former Qantas boss Alan Joyce about the Albanese government’s Qatar Airways ruling

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