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Poll survey referred to Victorian watchdog

Victoria's election watchdog has been asked to look into a survey that purportedly forces participants to watch a short video promoting the state government.

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Victorian state election pledges on offer from Labor, Liberals, Nationals and the Greens

As the flurry of press releases and funding promises ramps up, we've put together a guide on what's on offer from the major Victorian political parties vying for your vote on November 26.

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'Strawman' argument: Council blocks fossil fuel ad ban

Six other councils around Australia supported the same motion, with Woollahra in Sydney's east being the only other yet to turn it down.

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Effects of Optus breach will linger: Jones

The federal government has warned that the impacts of the Optus data breach are going to be felt for a long time.

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Australian taxpayers paid $110,000 for federal ministers’ legal bills in last financial year

Documents reveal legal assistance was approved for former PM Scott Morrison in relation to a defamation claim made against him on 9 June 2020

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How does the government’s long-awaited anti-corruption bill rate? An integrity expert breaks it down

The prospects of Australia securing a strong federal anti-corruption agency have taken a huge leap forward, with introduction of the Albanese government’s much awaited National Anti-Corruption Commission bill into federal parliament.

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Go Off Queen: Mehreen Faruqi Referred Pauline Hanson’s Gross Tweet To The Human Rights Commission

"I have the right to talk about this history without being racially vilified."

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Senator who opposed euthanasia to change vote after father's death under Victorian voluntary assisted dying laws

Jane Hume says her father's decision to die under Victoria's voluntary assisted dying laws profoundly altered her view on territory rights.

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‘Best system’: Billionaire Gerry Harvey sparks outrage over China take

Harvey Norman cofounder Gerry Harvey has once again proven his gift for gab, this time claiming Australian leaders should take China's lead.

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Dutton says ‘balance is right’ on Labor’s anti-corruption laws, clearing path for bill to pass

Liberal leader urges government to ignore criticism on threshold test for public hearings and says there is ‘no place for corrupt behaviour in public life’

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Long-awaited federal anti-corruption commission legislation introduced to parliament

Legislation to create a National Anti-Corruption Commission has been introduced to parliament, with some crossbenchers already flagging they will push for changes to provide greater scrutiny.

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Peter Dutton says the Coalition achieved 'record' defence spending after it fell to the lowest level since 1938 under the previous Labor government. Is that correct?

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the Coalition achieved "a record" defence spending while under the previous Labor government it fell to its lowest level since 1938. RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

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As Labor's safe status in Melbourne's west slips, independents are eyeing off 'neglected' communities

Melbourne's outer west has been safe Labor territory for generations, but there is growing unease among government strategists about how the Victorian election will play out in places like Melton, Point Cook and Werribee.

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Robert Borsak says Independent MP Helen Dalton should be 'clocked' after heated debate in NSW Parliament

Shooters, Fishers and Farmers MLC Robert Borsak is recorded in the upper house saying Independent MP Helen Dalton should be "clocked" following a fiery debate.

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Controversial cashless welfare card dumped

People in some remote communities will be able to transition off the cashless welfare card from next week after the government's repeal bill passed parliament.

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‘The Elizabethan era has ended’: what is the path forward for Australia’s republicans?

Republicans are facing a battle for the hearts and minds of ordinary Australians who are firmly in the ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ camp

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National electric vehicle plan kicks into gear

Consultation is underway on a plan to turbocharge the shift to electric vehicles.

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Federal government under pressure to reveal Optus data breach plan as FBI called in to help

Sources say Labor is considering options including a parliamentary review or inquiry into massive cyber-attack

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Attorney-general warns new anti-corruption commission will have broad powers

Mark Dreyfus warns politicians and officials to "be afraid" of the powers the federal government wants to give its new anti-corruption commission.

The Guardian - AU

Labor faces crossbench backlash over integrity commission’s private hearings

Attorney general Mark Dreyfus also confirms integrity commission will be able to investigate conduct retrospectively

The Conversation

Labor seizes big lead in two New South Wales polls six months before election

The New South Wales state election will be held in six months, in March 2023. A Newspoll, conducted September 19-22 from a sample of 1,006, gave Labor a 54-46 lead (it was 52.0-48.0 to the Coalition at the March 2019 election). Primary votes were 40% Labor (33.3% at the last…

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Senate backlash to public hearing threshold – as it happened

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Federal Icac will have power to investigate third parties who pose corruption threat, Labor vows

Mark Dreyfus reassures independent MPs that anti-corruption bill will include a broad scope for investigations and public hearings

The Conversation

'They treat you like a person, they ask you what you want': what NDIS participants value in support workers

When the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was established almost a decade ago, it was envisaged people with disability would be empowered consumers. It was hoped their customer insights would shape new services designed to meet their specific needs and preferences.

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Motorists warned to fill up ahead of tax

Petrol prices are expected to jump about 25 cents a litre during the next few weeks after the fuel excise tax is reinstated in full.

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