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Grattan on Friday: Presidential battle showcases the differences between US political system and ours

Australia has a much better-functioning governmental system than the United States, but for political tragics it’s the American scene that’s the riveting must-watch this year.

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Politicians Who Act Like Dickheads Could Face Fines, Suspension, And Pay Cuts For Poor Behaviour

A new bill aims to address the workplace culture at parliament house, by punishing politicians for their poor behaviour while at work.

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Politics With Michelle Grattan: Andrew Wilkie says government ‘scared stiff’ of gambling companies

Gambling reform has become a major issue of tension for the government as it prepares to respond to a cross-party committee inquiry led by former Labor member, the late Peta Murphy.

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Discover something new to do this weekend

National Science Week offers plenty to do, see and learn about.

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Historic speech, fun and Games, and the People's Choice

What to do this weekend in Canberra.

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Say it again, Julia! 'Not now, not ever'

The sell-out play based on Julia Gillard's famous speech is back

The Canberra Times

Julian Assange has been described as a provocateur – now his father says he just wants to be ‘ordinary’

The WikiLeaks founder is sure to be greeted by lots of media attention when he wakes up on Thursday morning, and not all of it welcome

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Unfriendly fire: famous fights and sledges between Australian politicians supposedly on the same side

Faction v faction or just a personality clash, some of Auspol’s most unforgettable spats have been between members of the same party

The Guardian - AU

Julia Gillard says progress on gender equality is ‘really glacial’

Former Australian prime minister issues warning that young men’s thinking on the issue is going backward

The Guardian - UK

Why Anthony Albanese will face a tough call when the UN votes on full membership for Palestine

With a resolution up before the general assembly this week, Australia’s government may soon have to decide where it officially stands on Palestinian statehood

The Guardian - AU

For migrants, ‘deterrence’ doesn’t deter. It’s cruelty, not compassion, Mr Sunak

Supporters of the Rwanda deportation scheme fail to understand the lessons of Australia

The Guardian - UK

Very few women in the race as some of the world’s biggest democracies go to the polls in 2024

2024 elections worldwide lack female contenders; gender gap persists in leadership, highlighting need for more women in power.

The Hindu

Justice on the gender agenda for First Nations women

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice commissioner June Oscar has launched the Wiyi Yani U Thangani First Nations Gender Justice Institute at ANU

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Lidia Thorpe backs Mardi Gras over NSW police decision – as it happened

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Stars and politicians join the fight against poverty

Melbourne will host a summit to drive innovation in cutting extreme poverty next month, with a who's-who of politics and entertainment taking part.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Engaged During Valentine's Day

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces his engagement to partner Jodie Haydon. The couple plans to discuss wedding details in the future.

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Joanna Murray-Smith's Julia returns

Justine Clarke plays former prime minister Julia Gillard.

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As Scott Morrison exits, Albanese takes his stage-three tax cuts out to the trash

Was this the plan for stage three all along – that is, did Labor mislead voters to win the 2022 election? And will it matter, if most voters are better off?

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From no job to top job: a mighty political comeback

The youngest woman elected to an Australian parliament at age 23 lost her seat and later rose to premier - Lara Giddings knows the highs and lows of politics.

The Guardian - AU

Sliding doors: cabinet papers reveal how close Coalition came to endorsing emissions trading in 2003

The Howard government drafted a statement declaring its support for an emissions trading scheme before abruptly changing course

The Guardian - AU

US officials monitored pro-Assange protests in Australia for ‘anti-US sentiment’, documents reveal

Previously classified papers detail how the US embassy in Canberra responded to WikiLeaks’ release of embassy cables in 2010 and ‘sensationalist’ local media

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Sam Mostyn replaces Julia Gillard as Beyond Blue chair

Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard's term as chair of Beyond Blue is ending with leading business figure Sam Mostyn set to replace her in the top job.

The Guardian - AU

‘I’m not Daniel Andrews’: Jacinta Allan on power, sexism and the path to treaty

As her predecessor continues to make headlines, the Victorian premier says she’s charting her own course

The Guardian - AU

Somehow Australian politics has delivered a Christmas miracle – and that’s a big deal

Anthony Albanese’s success in pushing ahead on NDIS reform is a triumph of hope over experience. Can Peter Dutton rise to the occasion?

The Independent UK

AI must be harnessed for public good, says former Australian PM Julia Gillard

The former world leader’s call for greater access comes only a week after the UK hosted a global summit on AI safety.

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