Greens back referring ADF command to criminal court The Greens will support a referral of the ADF's command to the International Criminal Court, while calling for a broader scope for war crimes investigations. AAP · Jun 21, 2023
Politicians dress up for Canberra’s night of nights – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2023
Divisive surgeries debate alarms New Zealand deputy PM An attempt by Auckland clinicians to fix health inequities impacting Maori and Pacific people has become a frontline political issue in New Zealand. AAP · Jun 21, 2023
Greens say stand-off is driving progress on rent reform The Greens are digging in on their demand the federal government impose rent caps nationwide, claiming some early success at a state and territory level. The New Daily · Jun 20, 2023
Labor can change their mind on rent caps: Greens The Greens are digging in on their demand the federal government impose rent caps nationwide, claiming some early success at a state and territory level. AAP · Jun 20, 2023
Morning mail: Australia win Ashes thriller, defence coy on MPs using VIP jets, Titanic sub search goes on Pat Cummins swaps ball for bat and plays innings for the ages to seal two-wicket win, Labor seeks advice on double dissolution The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2023
NZ’s housing market drives inequality – why not just tax houses like any other income? The Green Party made waves recently when it proposed to tax net wealth over NZ$2 million for individuals and $4 million for couples. As part of a broad range of actions, the policy aims to “end poverty”. The Conversation · Jun 20, 2023
Labor won’t let elections ‘be held hostage by rich people’ but signals it could soften donation caps for charities Special minister of state Don Farrell says government will consider unintended consequences of proposed laws The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2023
NSW doubles penalties for knife possession despite knife-related crime falling to 20-year low Greens say tougher penalties won’t make anyone safer as they decry ‘kneejerk’ reaction The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2023
Australian government seeks urgent legal advice on double dissolution over housing bill standoff Labor used question time to pile pressure on the Greens, accusing them of caring more about retweets than rentals The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2023
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Special Minister of State Don Farrell wants donation and spending caps for next election The next federal election could be conducted under dramatically reformed electoral laws, with caps on spending and donations, and a much lower disclosure threshold for the disclosure of donations. The Conversation · Jun 20, 2023
‘Juvenile’: PM seeks advice as housing policy stalls Anthony Albanese says the government is seeking advice on the triggers for a double dissolution after the Greens delayed a key housing bill. The New Daily · Jun 20, 2023
Labor’s plan for ‘green Wall Street’ in danger as Coalition backflips to oppose bill Opposition shift sets up battle between government and the Greens, who say proposed nature repair market is ‘irreparable’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2023
Jacqui Lambie asks ICC to investigate Australian military commanders for alleged war crimes Lambie tells Senate the Brereton report gave senior commanders a ‘free pass’ while soldiers were ‘thrown under the bus’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2023
The Conversation · Jun 20, 2023 Proposed spending and donations caps may at last bring genuine reform to national election rules Money in electoral politics is like salt in the human body. Essential for activity – but too much imperils the heart.
AAP · Jun 20, 2023 Victorian tax reforms to pass with Greens' support Tax reforms unveiled in the Victorian budget are set to pass parliament with the Greens' support, in exchange for the government considering renter safeguards.
The New Daily · Jun 20, 2023 All options on table as housing fund held up in Senate Labor could shelve a key election promise - legislating a $10 billion housing fund - after the Greens successfully had it delayed until October.
AAP · Jun 20, 2023 'Juvenile': PM seeks advice as housing policy stalls The prime minister says the government is seeking advice on the triggers required for a double dissolution after the Greens delayed a key housing bill.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2023 Faruqi says housing fund standoff ‘not about playing political games’ – as it happened This blog is now closed
The New Daily · Jun 19, 2023 Paul Bongiorno: Business as usual in Canberra – so much for a kinder, gentler politics Winston Churchill once observed that “democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others that have been tried”.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2023 Victoria to consider rent caps and taxes on Airbnb owners to ease rental crisis Exclusive: Greens will support Labor’s state budget in exchange for measures as Yarra council creates emergency fund to help with cost of living
The New Daily · Jun 19, 2023 ‘Biggest danger’ named, as Indigenous Voice bill passes Parliament Debate on the Voice bill drew opposition and sometimes inflammatory rhetoric from opposite poles of the political spectrum.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2023 Tensions arise as Lidia Thorpe and Pauline Hanson vie to contribute to voice pamphlet Representatives for opposing sides must collaborate on essays outlining their stands on Indigenous voice to parliament
The Conversation · Jun 19, 2023 Government's housing fund legislation delayed by Greens-Coalition alliance The Greens and the Coalition have teamed up again to present a vote being taken on the government’s $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2023 Afternoon Update: Labor furious after housing bill delayed; Leigh Sales nominated for Gold Logie; and snow hits the Alps Greens and government descend into an angry war of words over housing policy