Huge congratulations to @BevanShields who will take up the editorship of @smh early next year. smh.com.au/national/nsw/b…


The Australian government was warned in mid-July that the worsening security situation in Afghanistan and Covid restrictions were making it “extremely difficult” to help former Afghan employees escape the country, previously secret documents reveal. theguardian.com/world/2021/dec…


The govt is still blocking FOIs about national cabinet. Anthony Albanese has had a rejection. Rex Patrick is now naming and shaming individual public servants. Even One Nation's Malcolm Roberts hates it.
How does the government get away with it? #auspol
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In a fun end to 2021, I've been fielding messages from family about whether Omicron means Christmas will be cancelled. If you're in a similar place - this Full Story where @MelissaLDavey speaks to top scientists about the variant is v calming + helpful!
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#breaking Jacqui Lambie confirms she will vote AGAINST voter ID law #auspol
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“I have experienced perhaps more of the harshness of politics than most,” he said, the day after the Jenkins Review.
He exists with $1m in anonymous donations and without ever having faced an independent investigation—but still spinning tale of victimhood.theguardian.com/australia-news…



Morrison could have apologised for leading an abusive workplace . He could have committed to the 28 recommendations immediately. He could have at least waited for Jenkins speech before launching his own. Instead, he spoke of his government's achievements.
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Yet more breaking out of Parliament this afternoon.




The Morrison government has struck a deal with some moderate Liberal MPs to support its contentious religious discrimination bill, agreeing to make immediate changes to protect gay students from discrimination in religious schools. New from @msmarto: theguardian.com/australia-news…