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Australian PM defends himself after being accused of seeking free flight upgrades from Qantas boss

Anthony Albanese says he has always “acted in a transparent and appropriate way,” after a new book claimed that he repeatedly requested free upgrades from Qantas Airways

The Independent UK

Political dogfight erupts over PM's plane promotions

Australia's major party leaders are embroiled in an increasingly personal stoush after revelations the prime minister accepted a stack of flight upgrades.

AAP

Stan Grant takes shots at ‘political elites’ in US – as it happened

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Australian PM defends his free first-class upgrades on Qantas flights

‘All of mine have been declared,’ Albanese says, defending the first-class upgrades

The Independent UK

Greens point finger at Labor after another poll letdown

The Greens have gone backwards at another election after a disappointing state poll result but haven't specified where they can improve.

AAP

Cushy Qantas perks in Chairman’s Lounge book shine spotlight on travel habits of Albanese and others

Prime minister allegedly used personal relationship with former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce to request free upgrades on flights

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Dutton questions PM’s ‘strange’ flight upgrades; greenwashing case against Santos begins; and a celebration of long dogs

Albanese reportedly sought free Qantas flight upgrades directly from Alan Joyce while serving as transport minister and opposition leader

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Anthony Albanese Cops Heat For Asking Qantas CEO For 22 Flight Upgrades Before He Was PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under fire for asking Qantas CEO Alan Joyce for flight upgrades before he was ever PM.

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Parties set sights on federal poll as state turns blue

A change of government in the Sunshine State has left the major parties pondering a different plan of attack for the upcoming federal election.

AAP

Labor lost Queensland election partly because it was obsessed with the Greens, Chandler-Mather says

Greens housing spokesperson argues that lesson for federal Labor is if PM spends next six months fighting party ‘he’s going to hand the keys to Peter Dutton’

The Guardian - AU

View from The Hill: Queensland’s lessons for Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton and Adam Bandt’s band

Often state elections don’t mean much federally, but Saturday’s Queensland’s result does carry implications for Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton and Adam Bandt.

The Conversation

'We are not the US': abortion erodes LNP winning margin

Ahead of a federal contest, Queensland voters have sent a clear message to the major political parties: do not repeal abortion laws.

AAP

LNP wins Queensland election, likely with a clear majority

With 45% of enrolled voters counted in today’s Queensland state election, The Poll Bludger’s results have the Liberal National Party (LNP) winning 38 of the 93 seats, Labor 26, Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) three and independents one.

The Conversation

I understand Thorpe seizing the moment. I interjected during George W Bush’s speech over the Iraq invasion

The furore over the senator’s challenge to King Charles has been about her manner. Its substance is what will be remembered

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Lidia Thorpe Slams Fellow Politicians As Coalition Calls For Review Of Her Eligibility As Senator

Coalition calls for a review of Lidia Thorpe's eligibility as a senator after calling out King Charles and Queen Camilla's Australia visit.

The Guardian - AU

‘Potential issues’ with Coalition’s planned nuclear reactor sites, safety expert warns

Government agencies and departmental officials spend full day scrutinising Peter Dutton’s controversial plan to build seven nuclear power plants

The Guardian - AU

Coalition requests review of Lidia Thorpe’s eligibility as senator following hairs/heirs oath admission

Constitutional expert says Thorpe’s swearing in was legal because of signed affirmation document, but Birmingham says senator’s comments ‘deeply concerning’

The Conversation

Can a ‘Trumpist’ approach to politics work in Australia?

In one of their typically literary sketches, 1990s comedy duo Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie asked if Adolf Hitler’s fanatical racist oratory would have been as charismatic if delivered in English.

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The Guardian - AU

Media union calls Peter Dutton’s response to two ABC reporters ‘unnecessarily aggressive’

Broadcaster vows to ‘never shy away’ from asking questions after opposition leader accuses journalist Bridget McArthur of ‘playing games’

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Thorpe doubles down on royal protest; Central Park Five sue Trump; and a teacher-free pilates class

Independent senator says, ‘I’m not looking to be re-elected – I’m looking to get justice for my people’

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Lidia Thorpe Responds To Calls For Resignation Following King Charles Protest: ‘I Really Don’t Care’

Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe has responded to calls for her resignation after her King Charles protest in Parliament. Spoiler: She won't.

The Guardian - AU

Matt Kean lambasts ‘wild fantasy’ of former Coalition colleagues to extend coal power and build nuclear plants

Climate Change Authority chair says Peter Dutton’s energy policy would drive up electricity bills and deter investment in renewables

The Conversation

Donald Trump and Peter Dutton have both embraced populism. Are working-class voters buying it?

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has often been accused of copying former US President Donald Trump’s tactics. Some analysts even refer to Dutton, like Trump, as a “populist” who seeks political gain by pitting ordinary citizens against corrupt “elites”.

The Guardian - AU

Guardian Essential poll: King Charles’s job approval rating eclipses Albanese and Dutton

Taken before monarch’s Australia visit, survey finds 50% of voters approve of how he is doing his job while PM records 44% and opposition leader 45%

The Guardian - AU

With her protest before the king, Lidia Thorpe bursts the warm bubble of nostalgia around the royal visit

Charles and Camilla entered the Great Hall from a door behind the stage – not from the foyer, down the centre aisle, and past Thorpe. Now we may know why

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