Election clouds future of historic First Peoples treaty Debate over Australia's first treaty is stoking distress, with First Nations advocates warning it's being used as a political football in election campaigning. AAP · Oct 17
North Sea oil firm pays almost £100m to Israeli company on UN settlement list ONE of the biggest players in the North Sea oil industry paid out nearly £100 million in profits to an Israeli firm linked by the UN to illegal settlements just weeks after the UK Government announced The National (Scotland) · Oct 17
Palestinians say 'Zionism is racism' is 'obvious' as they back Greens PALESTINIANS have expressed their support for the Greens after the party adopted an anti-Zionist stance, saying it was “obvious” the ideology was “racism”. The National (Scotland) · Oct 16
New major poll predicts Labour majority government AN MRP poll has predicted a Labour majority government if a general election were held now The National (Scotland) · Oct 16
'Independence movement bigger than any party,' Gillian Mackay says THE movement towards Scottish independence is “bigger than any party,” Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay has said ahead of her appearance at the SNP’s party conference ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 16
Germany set to hike tobacco tax: Cigarette packs could reach close to €12 by 2030 With the planned tax increase, the German government is aiming to raise an additional €12 billion over four years. Euronews · Oct 16
One Nation pitches pro-family policy amid abortion stir Pregnant women's hospital costs would be paid for by a One Nation government, as the party distances itself from abortion policies amid statewide debate. AAP · Oct 16
Ukraine ambassador seeks explanation from Greens leader Ukraine's ambassador will meet with David Shoebridge after the Greens leader said he did not support military aid in the country's fight against Russia. AAP · Oct 16
This time it’s personal: ‘sneering nepo baby’ insults fly as AFR and Mail columnists go to war Peter van Onselen takes extreme exception to Hannah Wootton’s references to his wife in her Fin Review column. Plus: the Hanson family secret The Guardian - AU · Oct 15
Morning Mail: Men allege abuse at ACT youth detention centre; renters eye housing drop; Trump cancels US livestream Our investigation hears allegations of systematic assaults on boys by guard Brett Dennis The Guardian - AU · Oct 15
It’s not the old two-party politics – but Labour and the Tories now know they can shun their populist challengers Though Burnham and Badenoch may still need the votes of Green and Reform supporters, both leaders have drawn clear lines in the sand, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · Oct 15
Equalities watchdog writes to Green Party to probe impact of Zionism policy The Equality and Human Rights Commission said it recognised ‘many Jewish people will be feeling vulnerable following the party’s motion’. Evening Standard · Oct 15
Labour councils told to end agreements with Greens who do not condemn ‘Zionism is racism’ policy Party chair calls on Labour groups to end local deals if Green councillors do not reject motion attacked as ‘antisemitic’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 15
Can the Greens stick to their democratic principles? The Green Party of England and Wales’ prospects have fluctuated dramatically in recent years. At times, it has appeared on the cusp of becoming a major force at Westminster. The Conversation · Oct 15
Evening Standard · Oct 15 Labour to end local coalitions with Greens if they do not condemn Zionism policy The ultimatum will impact 18 councils across England and one in Wales.
The Independent UK · Oct 15 Labour tells local Green groups to reject ‘Zionism is racism’ policy or it will end council pacts Andy Burnham has ruled out a future power-sharing deal with the Green Party but it was unclear whether this would extend to local councils
The Conversation · Oct 15 Grattan on Friday: Labor will need yet another budget backtrack to resurrect some of its health rebate cut The ins and outs of some of the seemingly endless fights over the Albanese government’s budget measures are often arcane or difficult for many people to easily understand.
The Conversation · Oct 15 Australia’s ‘digital duty of care’ was just introduced to parliament. So what’s in the bill? Communications Minister Anika Wells has introduced Labor’s digital duty of care bill into parliament. The legislation amends the Online Safety Act, designed to protect Australians from online harm.
AAP · Oct 15 Greens senator rejects years-old conduct accusations An independent investigation will examine allegations of inappropriate conduct towards women by Greens senator Jordon Steele-John.
AAP · Oct 14 'Small pleasures' sacrificed for health insurance slug An 83-year-old retired nurse is among millions of older Australians who face paying more for health insurance if controversial government plans pass parliament.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14 Has Zack Polanski forgotten what the Green party is for? Letters: John Foster and Carol Peaker express their disappointment at Zack Polanski’s failure to focus on the climate crisis
The National (Scotland) · Oct 14 Zack Polanski issues furious response after Andy Burnham's 'antisemitism' accusation GREEN Party leader Zack Polanski has issued a furious response to Andy Burnham after he condemned a motion passed by the party as "antisemitic"
The National (Scotland) · Oct 14 Greens call for new 'Amazon tax' on online retail giants' 'obscene profits' THE Greens have called on the Scottish Government to introduce an “Amazon tax” on big online retailers.
Evening Standard · Oct 14 Greens urge SNP to introduce ‘Amazon tax’ on big online businesses The Greens said big retailers were making ‘obscene profits’ while high streets are being ‘hollowed out’.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 14 Tax changes to discretionary trusts are likely on the way – what is happening and why are people upset? Most Australians don’t use trusts, but the government’s planned changes to the tax status of them has proven controversial