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Australian women and girls are significantly more disillusioned with politics than overseas counterparts

New research from Plan International shows Australian girls and young women are significantly more disillusioned with the politics than their overseas counterparts, but it doesn't mean they're not engaged.

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‘I will not’: how Julia Gillard’s words of white-hot anger reverberated around the world

Ten years on from the misogyny speech, Katharine Murphy reflects on how it was framed at the time – and what has been gained since

The Guardian - AU

Queen Elizabeth II's human moments endured the pomp and ceremony that surrounded her

For many, she was a portrait adorned by flags or a face on a coin. But for ordinary Australians who met the Queen, a transformation took place — she became human. Here are some of their stories.

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Queen lying in state: wait time to see coffin now 19 hours as King and siblings end vigil – as it happened

King, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward watch over coffin for 15 minutes

The Guardian - AU

When the mourning period for Queen Elizabeth II ends, Julia Gillard wants 'measured, steady discussion' about Australian republic

The former prime minister says a "measured, steady discussion" about an Australian republic is likely to re-start once Queen Elizabeth's funeral and the mourning of her death is over.

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Julia Gillard says Australia will ultimately become republic after death of Queen Elizabeth II

Former PM endorses Anthony Albanese’s view to wait on debate, saying ‘no rush’ on moving away from British head of state

The Guardian - AU

Labor MP claims rate decisions based on ‘outdated and outmoded data’ – as it happened

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PM Albanese commits to UK relationship

Anthony Albanese is on his way to London for the Queen's funeral, where he will pledge to honour Australia's relationship with the UK.

AAP

Michael Pascoe: The latest casino scandal is just another sideshow

Star is just a headline-grabbing sideshow to the real story that is too big for the NSW government to think of tackling.

The New Daily

The Eyebrows Of Australian Prime Ministers (1939-2013), Ranked

Which Prime Ministers had eyebrows to ensnare a nation? Did they excite? Did they entice? Did they make me want to kill something?

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Farewell to the lady from London, Australia’s head of state, our Queen

Many Australians never lost their affection for Queen Elizabeth II. But now she has died we are faced with the riddle of our constitutional future

The Guardian - AU

Paul Bongiorno: Union bashing is a return to a political Jurassic Park

Australia is being taken into a past dark age by the Opposition over the suggestion workers should be given more leverage in negotiating wages.

The New Daily

Kathy Lette threatens to sue after being mistaken for chef’s killer

British-Australian author confirms her former and second husbands are still alive amid mix-up

The Independent UK

Spirit of SA art exhibition showcases state's people, places and icons to support children with cancer

Producing 42 paintings of prominent people, places and objects in about 30 weeks sounds like a considerable challenge — but when it was put to artist Mark Lobert, he didn't hesitate to get on board.

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Executed Myanmar activist visited Australia in 2012 to complete a political advisers’ course

Phyo Zeya Thaw met then prime minister Julia Gillard when he was brought to Australia by AusAid

The Conversation

Even in the political afterlife, Morrison departs from the norm

In the past fortnight, former prime minister Scott Morrison has reemerged as a subject of public discussion. First, there was rumour about his interest in securing work with the Australian Rugby League Commission, which he promptly dismissed as “pub talk”.

The Guardian - AU

Abortion rights were hard-won in Australia – the Roe v Wade ruling shows how easily they could be taken away

The challenge now – for women everywhere – is to fight through our fear, and make our courage count

The Guardian - AU

World leaders condemn US abortion ruling as ‘backwards step’

Leaders of UK, Canada, France and New Zealand denounce the overruling of Roe v Wade as WHO chief calls its ‘disappointing’

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Governments usually win a second term. But could the new Labor government be an exception?

Addressing the first meeting of Labor’s new caucus, Anthony Albanese held out the prospect of “back-to-back premierships”. But a second-term in government isn’t a given, he implied – it is something Labor will have to earn. Does he really believe Labor might not be re-elected?

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Julia Gillard calls for improved support for people like Alan, who have attempted suicide

Former PM Julia Gillard says suicide aftercare has been shown to dramatically reduce the chances of people making another suicide attempt, and she wants the incoming federal government to prioritise it.

The New Daily

Labor’s full cabinet has finally been sworn in. Here’s a who’s who of new ministers

Although Labor hasn't been in government since 2013, almost half of the new cabinet have past experience as government ministers.

AAP

Working from home risks 'invisibility'

Australia's first female prime minister Julia Gillard says working from home arrangements could make women "invisible behind the screen".

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese’s government must learn from Labor’s last breakup with electoral power

The ALP enters this new relationship with the Australian people led by MPs who lived through the last implosion

The New Daily

Paul Bongiorno: New Parliament will push the boundaries of respect

Anthony Albanese wants more respect in our Parliament and is willing to set the tone, but is seriously looking at taking out some insurance.

The Conversation

Albanese should adopt a collaborative, European approach to governing – not the take-it-or-leave-it Anglo style we're used to

The Australian Labor Party is edging towards 76 seats and possible majority government after the electorate abandoned the Coalition at the federal election.

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