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Federal government's climate bill clears final hurdle, becomes law

The federal government's landmark climate bill passes parliament with the help of the Greens, Jacqui Lambie Network and David Pocock.

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Senator chastised as Labor’s pivotal climate change bill passed into law

The Labor government has claimed its first climate policy win after its bill to enshrine in law a 43 per cent emissions reduction target passed the Senate.

The New Daily

Labor's climate change bill is set to become law – but 3 important measures are missing

As of Wednesday night, Labor’s climate change bill was poised to pass the Senate after the government agreed to amendments proposed by independent senator David Pocock to improve accountability and transparency.

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Labor's climate change bill clears Senate

Australia will soon have emission reduction targets enshrined in law after a signature climate bill from the Albanese Labor government cleared the Senate.

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'Closed-shop politics': Greens, crossbenchers snubbed from powerful intelligence watchdog

The move has been described as reminiscent of former prime minister Scott Morrison.

The Canberra Times

Labor looks to push through climate bill

The Labor government has cleared the way for the Senate to approve its emissions reduction target bill after securing the vote of a key crossbench senator.

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Labor may axe $18m grant to foundation for which governor general lobbied Scott Morrison

Labor faces questions on Kristy McBain’s shares sales and crossbench opposition to super fund donation disclosure rules

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Australia urged to ‘pull its weight’ on climate despite praise for Albanese ‘step-up’

Ban Ki-moon and Laurence Tubiana say greater ambition needed as climate bill debated in Senate

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Climate bill set to pass after key crossbencher pledges support

Independent senator David Pocock has agreed to back the Albanese government's pivotal climate bill – but has flagged he might sink future efforts.

The New Daily

Labor secures key vote for carbon target

Independent senator David Pocock says he will support the federal government's climate bill after it agreed to amend the draft laws.

AAP

Barr 'cautiously' optimistic territory rights bill will become law

Andrew Barr is not taking the success of the territory rights bill for granted.

The Canberra Times

Industry bosses making money from carbon credits say system needs to change

Some of the biggest players profiting from Australia's carbon market speak out for the first time, backing expert analysis saying the system is generating meaningless credits that actually result in Australia's emissions going up.

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Anthony Albanese promises resources sector ‘orderly’ reduction in emissions

Labor is under pressure on climate policy from Greens who propose ban on high-carbon projects

The Guardian - AU

Growing calls for federal government to increase paid parental leave after 2022 national Jobs and Skills Summit

Some are questioning why increased paid parental leave isn't among the 36 immediate initiatives announced after the two-day event.

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Tennis or pool with the PM, anyone?

The Midwinter Ball is approaching and a who's who of Canberra's Parliament House are offering themselves up to auction as they hope to raise money for charity.

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Summit’s lack of focus is partly the point: Three takeaways from a talkfest

Thursday's talkfest on the nature of employment in the Australian economy was dazzling for the diversity of its contributions.

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Grattan on Friday: Should Anthony Albanese keep his word on the Stage 3 tax cuts?

The final, mega stage of the Coalition’s tax cuts, worth more than $240 billion over a decade, is now in the gun sights of many critics, who are calling for Anthony Albanese to dump his promise to deliver it.

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Key senator pushes climate bill changes

Independent senator David Pocock, who holds a key vote in the Senate, has recommended a series of changes to the government's signature climate change bill.

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Huge profits for fossil-fuel giants Woodside and Santos stoke calls for windfall tax

Senator David Pocock and Bob Carr among those urging Albanese government to claw back massive mining profits

The Canberra Times

All the auction items for the press gallery's Midwinter Ball are now up for grabs

The experiences up for grabs include a game of tennis or pool at The Lodge with Anthony Albanese.

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Victorian Newspoll gives Labor big lead three months before election

The Victorian election will be held in three months, on November 26. A Victorian state Newspoll, conducted August 22-25 from a sample of 1,027, gave Labor a 56-44 lead (57.3-42.7 at the 2018 election). Primary votes were 41% Labor (42.9% at election), 36% Coalition (35.2%), 13% Greens (10.7%) and 10%…

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Key crossbench senator fears 'gaping hole' in invasive species research

Senator David Pocock is urging the federal government to give more funding to an invasive species centre in the coming budget, fearing critical research could be at risk.

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ACT Senator David Pocock questions Labor's approval of new oil and gas exploration sites

ACT Senator David Pocock says the federal government's decision to approve 10 new offshore sites for petroleum exploration "doesn't make sense" or align with its climate goals.

The Canberra Times

The local artworks David Pocock chose for his Parliament House office

The artists have also done major public art installations in iconic locations including Bondi Beach

The Guardian - AU

David Pocock to use Senate balance of power to push for waiving of ACT’s public housing debt

Independent calls for $100m debt to be wiped as part of negotiations over Labor’s $10bn housing policy, which also faces Greens resistance

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