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Australia considers panic buttons for MPs after attack on Helen Haines

PM acknowledges politicians have ‘put up with the threat environment for too long’

The Independent UK · 31m ago

Albanese concedes $6m golf club grant in his electorate was not to contain ‘raw sewage’

Grant part of $560m invitation-only scheme transparency advocates say largely funded projects in Labor-held seats

The Guardian - AU · 3h ago

Albanese promises ‘swift response’ on MP safety as he mulls panic buttons for politicians

Senator Fatima Payman also criticises former colleagues over lack of staffing given to her office

The Guardian - AU · 4h ago

Coalition surges to big lead in a Victorian Newspoll

A month before the November 28 Victorian election, a Newspoll has the Coalition surging to a 55–45 two-party lead over Labor. The Coalition would win a majority of lower house seats on these figures.

The Conversation · 9h ago

Guide to the classics: Machiavelli’s ‘audaciously honest’ The Prince reveals how politics works

The name Niccolo Machiavelli is controversial. His work has become so synonymous with cunning political strategy, it gave rise to the term Machiavellianism: the use of manipulation and deceit to achieve self-interested goals.

The Conversation · 16h ago

With an election looming, Victoria’s debt is huge. But are the state’s finances really that bad?

Victorians head to the polls on November 28. After 12 years with Labor in power, opinion polls show a change of government is a distinct possibility.

The Conversation · 16h ago

Violence concerns 'taken into account' as poll looms

The man tasked with overseeing a state election has assured voters polling stations will be safe following concerns surrounding political violence.

AAP · 17h ago

Children’s legal centre that criticised Queensland government has funding slashed

Youth Advocacy Centre loses 19 staff in move Labor and the Greens say is designed to silence government critics

The Guardian - AU · 19h ago

Australian minister says he is being followed after bullet etched with ‘RAT’ left on car

The former firefighter and Labor member for Frankston in Victoria found the bullet on the bonnet of his car

The Independent UK · Oct 26

Dropped bail-breach charge 'first step' for accused MP

Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling has vowed to continue his fight against assault counts after a bail-breach charge against him was withdrawn.

AAP · Oct 26