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New South Wales Premier Chris Minns vows not to work with Mark Latham, urges Liberals to do the same

Premier Chris Minns condemns One Nation NSW Leader Mark Latham for trying to "import Trump-style politics", saying his homophobic comments about independent MP Alex Greenwich make it impossible to work with him.

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NSW election results pave way for Mark Latham to re-enter NSW upper house

The former federal Labor leader returned to elected office at the 2019 NSW election, but resigned from the Legislative Council earlier this month, in the middle of his eight-year term in a bid to strengthen One Nation's presence in the chamber.

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Glenn Druery: Who’s who in the NSW upper house election race

Let's take a stroll through the ballot paper for NSW's Legislative Council election and acquaint ourselves with some of the candidates.

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This is 'gajar halwa' budget, says Uddhav Thackeray

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday slammed the Shinde-Fadnavis government and described the state budget as "gajar halwa".

The Times of India

Labor's Lucy Hood welcomes brother Ben Hood to parliament as Liberal MP in historic first

A new Liberal MP has been sworn in to South Australia's Legislative Council but Ben Hood's first day of parliament has been a bit different to most, with his sister Lucy, who is a Labor MP welcoming him to the house.

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How the NSW government can still benefit from developer money despite political donations ban

Property developers are banned from making political donations in NSW but can legally become major patrons of important government projects

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SC refuses to stay Election Commission decision on Shiv Sena name and symbol

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to stay the Election Commission's order to allot the name 'Shiv Sena' and the 'Bow and Arrow' symbol to the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, saying, "we can't stay an order at this stage". Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sena vs Sena: SC to hear plea against EC decision on 'Bow and Arrow' dispute tomorrow

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will hear the plea, by Uddhav Thackeray challenging the Election Commission's decision to allot the name 'Shiv Sena' and the 'Bow and Arrow' symbol to the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Law revision would allow phonetic readings of names to be added to family registers

The Legislative Council has decided on an outline for revision of the Family Register Law to set criteria on phonetic readings of names, to be written in kana characters, in family registers. The advisory panel to the justice minister presented the outlines to Justice Minister Ken Saito on Friday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Alannah MacTiernan has not officially retired, but her exit is already causing Labor headaches

A quirk of WA's electoral system means outgoing Labor MP Alannah MacTiernan's replacement in state parliament might come from an unlikely place.

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Hong Kong starts largest ever trial against pro-democracy activists

Some of Hong Kong’s best-known pro-democracy activists went on trial Monday in the biggest prosecution yet under a law imposed by China’s ruling Communist Party to crush dissent.

Radio France Internationale

Democracy ‘on trial’ as Hong Kong 47 prepare to face court

Picked up in a dawn raid two years ago, the activists and politicians are charged over an unofficial primary.

Al Jazeera

Former South Australian health minister Stephen Wade to resign from state parliament

Former South Australian health minister Stephen Wade announces he is quitting state parliament, opening up a position in the Legislative Council.

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Adem Somyurek, Legalise Cannabis MPs win seats as Victorian upper house election results are confirmed

Former Labor MP Adem Somyurek has retained his seat in Victoria's upper house, after switching to the Democratic Labour Party, meanwhile former Liberal MP Bernie Finn has lost his bid for re-election, and two Legalise Cannabis party candidates have been elected.

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Lib leader hopeful wins marginal Hawthorn

Liberal leadership contender John Pesutto won over teal challenger Melissa Lowe in the marginal Melbourne seat of Hawthorn, days after the Victorian election.

The Guardian - AU

Legalise Cannabis and other progressive parties could hold balance of power in Victorian upper house

Counting suggests Legalise Cannabis party, Greens and Reason Party are likely to win seats in Legislative Council

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Victorian election upper house results project Greens gains, challenges for Bernie Finn and Derryn Hinch's Justice Party

Early counting of votes in Victoria's Legislative Council suggests the Greens could win as many as four seats in the upper house. Meanwhile, former Liberal MP Bernie Finn could miss out on a seat, along with controversial Angry Victorians candidate Catherine Cumming.

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WA minister Alannah MacTiernan announces retirement from politics

Long-serving Western Australian Labor minister Alannah MacTiernan announces her retirement from politics.

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Child sex abuse accused WA MP James Hayward suspended from parliament, kicked off committee

James Hayward is suspended from parliament for the remainder of the year, kicked off a parliamentary committee, and ordered to undergo training after being found in contempt of the Legislative Council.

Reuters

Hong Kong leader prioritises talent, security in first policy address

Making his first policy address on Wednesday, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee prioritised improving competitiveness and attracting more overseas talent, while also stressing the need to bolster national security in the Chinese ruled city.

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British royals to make 'much-anticipated' first visit to Australia with King Charles III as monarch

Details of who will be coming from the UK for the Australian tour have not yet been confirmed, but there are rumours it will be the first visit by King Charles III.

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The Loop: Biden pledges to enshrine abortion rights after midterms, former Italian PM's reported 'sweet letters' from Putin

What Australia is searching for and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories.

AAP

Royal tour 'anticipated' in 2024: NSW

A royal tour has been flagged for NSW in 2024 by the state's parliament, but it's not known which royals could make the journey Down Under.

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Parliamentary committee recommends suspension of ex-Nationals MP James Hayward

A powerful parliamentary committee recommends a former Nationals MP accused of child sex offences be suspended from parliament for the rest of the year.

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Robert Borsak says Independent MP Helen Dalton should be 'clocked' after heated debate in NSW Parliament

Shooters, Fishers and Farmers MLC Robert Borsak is recorded in the upper house saying Independent MP Helen Dalton should be "clocked" following a fiery debate.

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