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Sydney news: Questions remain over role of suspended politician Gareth Ward

MORNING BRIEFING: The government will face pressure today to explain what the suspension of former Liberal minister Gareth Ward will mean in practice, as he plans to continue lobbying for his constituents.

ABC News

Labor spent weeks shopping for high-profile candidates for Parramatta seat

At least four other candidates, apart from Andrew Charlton, were considered for diverse seat of Parramatta in move sidestepping rank and file ballot

The Guardian - AU

Grattan on Friday: what comes after this grinding election campaign passes?

Political observers hang out for when the prime minister will announce the election date, marking the start of the “campaign”.

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Liberal stronghold falls to Labor following South Australian election but Steven Marshall retains Dunstan

The ABC is projecting former South Australian premier Steven Marshall has retained his seat of Dunstan following Saturday's state election, but Labor has picked up the traditional Liberal stronghold of Waite, which has fallen to the ALP for the first time in its 29-year history.

ABC News

Queensland premier admits ‘blurring’ of lobbying rules may require changes to the law

Comments come amid questions over the duties of Annastacia Palaszczuk’s former deputy chief of staff at a Labor-aligned lobbying firm

The Guardian - AU

NSW MP Gareth Ward suspended from parliament over indecent and sexual assault charges

NSW MP Gareth Ward is suspended from parliament because he is facing five charges of indecent and sexual assault against a 17-year-old boy and a 27-year-old man.

ABC News

‘We never interfere’: China will not try to influence federal election, says new ambassador to Australia

‘Whoever is going to be the ruling party after the election, we are looking forward to a more positive relationship’, says Xiao Qian

The Guardian - AU

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Tasmanian Liberal ministers apologise over groaning behaviour to abuse survivor's question

Two Tasmanian ministers at the centre of a furore over accusations they groaned during a question asked in parliament on behalf of a child sexual abuse survivor apologise.

ABC News

Mixed results for Labor in nine federal seat polls, but a national Morgan poll gives Labor a massive lead

Telereach conducted nine polls in federal seats from March 17-19 for the News Ltd tabloids. All seats had a sample of about 800 according to Kos Samaras. The seats polled were Coalition-held Bass (Tas), Boothby (SA), Chisholm (Vic), Flynn (Qld), Reid (NSW), Swan (WA) and Longman (Qld), and Labor-held Dunkley…

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Qld premier admits 'blurring' in lobbying

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has admitted "blurring" in lobbying rules as the opposition accuses the government of using lobbyists to "wash money".

AAP

New South Australian cabinet sworn in, with independent Geoff Brock making surprise comeback

Geoff Brock makes a surprise appearance in Premier Peter Malinauskas's new cabinet, which will includes six women out of the total of 15 ministers.

ABC News

ALP candidates to be picked before budget

Labor leader Anthony Albanese says the party will have all of its federal election candidates chosen ahead of next week's budget.

AAP

Labor says the Coalition has a plan to expand the cashless debit card to age pensioners. Is there any evidence?

From humble beginnings, a campaign driven by Labor MPs has grown, implying the Coalition has a plan to expand the cashless debit card to age pensioners. Is there any evidence, or is it a scare campaign?

ABC News

Budget to be political announcement: Labor

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has labelled the upcoming federal budget as just a government political announcement before the election.

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Labor will back more jobs in tech industry

The Labor party has announced a goal to have 1.2 million jobs in the tech industry within the next eight years if elected in May.

AAP

Charged MP suspended from NSW parliament

NSW MP and former Liberal minister Gareth Ward has been suspended after a vote in the state parliament.

AAP

Independent a surprise in new SA cabinet

New South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has named an independent MP in his new cabinet.

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After signage loss, it’s time for major parties to put up a noble fight in war of independents

“People are not looking for me to be a political representative, it’s about having someone who listens and who advocates for them.”

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The Wentworth Project: polling shows voters prefer Albanese for PM, and put climate issue first in 'teal' battle

In the very marginal Sydney eastern suburbs seat of Wentworth, where the Liberals are being challenged by a high profile “teal” candidate, Scott Morrison is unpopular, Anthony Albanese is preferred PM, and climate change tops issues people say will influence their vote.

The Guardian - AU

Sales of anti-Scott Morrison bin stickers surge after Liberal council threatens rubbish services

Phillip Ruddock’s Hornsby Shire Council says political stickers could ‘cause confusion’ and prevent waste pickup

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Anthony Albanese’s ‘Not Woke’ Cover Wasn’t Just Cringe, It Was Also Transphobic

Rapid Fire Question: what the fuck?

AAP

NSW MP to be suspended from parliament

Former Liberal minister Gareth Ward is set to be suspended from NSW parliament after resisting pressure to quit following sexual assault charges.

AAP

SA Labor reaffirms southeast commitments

South Australia's new Labor government has reaffirmed its $100 million in election promises to the state's southeast.

AAP

Labor hoses down preselection controversy

Anthony Albanese has tried to hose down reports Labor was trying to parachute a candidate into the marginal western Sydney seat of Parramatta.

ABC News

Albanese holds firm on decision not to call inquiry into Kimberley Kitching's bullying allegations

The Federal Opposition Leader downplays calls for an inquiry into the alleged bullying of Kimberley Kitching, insisting the late Labor senator did not officially complain about the matter.

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