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The Guardian • Benita Kolovos, Paul Karp • February 6, 2023 • theguardian.com
Lidia Thorpe quits Greens party to pursue black sovereignty
Victorian senator to join crossbench, where she ‘will be able to speak freely on all issues from a sovereign perspective’
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Sean Kelly • February 6, 2023 • smh.com.au
I worked crazy hours as a political staffer. It was exhilarating, but less might be more for democracy
A staffer suing independent Monique Ryan over 70-hour working weeks made me think: is it even possible to change the political culture of adrenaline and overwork? We must try.
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ABC News • Amy Donaldson, Emily Baker • February 6, 2023 • abc.net.au
'I realised this is just for his sexual gratification': Tom trusted his new doctor. That all changed
Almost 500 health practitioners have been sanctioned for sexual misconduct involving patients. Nearly a third are still allowed to work.
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Emily Baker@emlybkr
You might expect that if your doctor, nurse or psychologist had been found to have kissed, groped or had sex with a patient, they would no longer be allowed to practise. That’s not always the case
abc.net.au/news/2023-02-0… #4Corners tonight, with @amy_donaldson and @MadeleineKing__
February 6, 2023
ABC News • Nassim Khadem • February 6, 2023 • abc.net.au
Kerrie borrowed at 19 per cent interest rates. She says millennials need to 'sacrifice' to own a home
With more interest rate rises on the cards on Tuesday, and potentially later this year, the journey towards home ownership will take far longer.
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The New Daily • Alan Kohler • February 6, 2023 • thenewdaily.com.au
Social repair, especially fixing Medicare, must trump budget repair
Medicare is “not going to be fixed in one budget”, which is true of course, but this one will set the scene for future budgets.
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The Guardian • Josh Butler, Lorena Allam • February 6, 2023 • theguardian.com
Greens to support Indigenous voice to parliament after Lidia Thorpe quits party
Party’s support all but guarantees government has enough votes to pass referendum legislation
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Alexandra Smith • February 5, 2023 • smh.com.au
Perrottet’s poker machine revolution passes snap meeting of cabinet
All poker machines in the state would be cashless within five years under a raft of measures in the Coalition’s new gambling reform package.
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ABC News • Jake Evans • February 6, 2023 • abc.net.au
Greens push for immediate evacuation of remaining asylum seekers in Nauru and Papua New Guinea
The Greens will introduce a bill proposing an end to offshore detention for remaining asylum seekers, without forcing Labor to compromise on its immigration policy.
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Lisa Visentin, Paul Sakkal • February 6, 2023 • smh.com.au
Lidia Thorpe splits from Greens on Voice to parliament
Thorpe’s defection reduces the Greens’ numbers from 12 to 11 on the Senate floor, meaning Labor needs the Greens plus two crossbench votes to pass legislation.
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Paul Sakkal@paulsakkal
Lidia Thorpe set to quit Greens amid Voice dispute. The senator will speak about her decision in the next half hour
smh.com.au/politics/feder…
February 6, 2023
ABC News • Jake Evans • February 6, 2023 • abc.net.au
Senator Lidia Thorpe quits Greens over divisions on Voice to Parliament
Senator Lidia Thorpe, the Indigenous spokesperson for the Greens and a vocal opponent of the Voice to Parliament, will quit the party after failing to find common ground with her colleagues.
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The Guardian • Christopher Knaus • February 6, 2023 • theguardian.com
Child abuse survivors condemn delay in case that could defrock Peter Hollingworth
Former governor general and archbishop of Brisbane expected to have fate in Anglican church decided in hearing due to begin on Monday
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the Guardian • https://www.theguardian.com/profile/nino-bucci,https://www.theguardian.com/profile/amy-remeikis,https://www.theguardian.com/profile/melissa-davey,htt… • February 6, 2023 • theguardian.com
Push to refer Scott Morrison to privileges committee fails – as it happened
This blog is now closed
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The Age • Bianca Hall • February 6, 2023 • theage.com.au
Greens’ control of Yarra City Council erodes as long-serving councillor quits party
The Greens’ longest-serving member of the Yarra City Council has quit the party after her colleagues restricted public access to council meetings to once a month.
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Australian Financial Review • Michael Roddan • February 6, 2023 • afr.com
Indigenous charity head’s trail of sackings, probes and misused cash
Jim Golden-Brown – accused of misusing credit cards and overspending at four Aboriginal charities – now chairs a $20 million body caring for elders.
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The Monthly • Rachel Withers • February 6, 2023 • themonthly.com.au
Thorpedo punt
Lidia Thorpe has decided to become an even more vocal minority
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ABC News • Stephen Dziedzic • February 6, 2023 • abc.net.au
US remains Asia's dominant power as pandemic hurts China's growth, analysis says
The Lowy Institute report ranks Japan as the third-most-powerful country in Asia, with India following in fourth place, and shows the pandemic has slowed China's rise over the last two years.
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Stephen Dziedzic@stephendziedzic
Story: the latest @LowyInstitute Asia Power Index is out. The US remains Asia's most powerful country, while COVID lockdowns have sapped China's economic influence. With thanks to @SusannahCPatton for taking me through the main findings 1/
abc.net.au/news/2023-02-0…
February 6, 2023
The Guardian • Katharine Murphy • February 6, 2023 • theguardian.com
Lidia Thorpe’s defection rattles the Greens but presents an opportunity for Albanese
The senator may peel away activist elements from her former party but it allows Labor to pitch to the political centre on the Indigenous voice
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The Australian • Simon Benson, Sarah Ison • February 5, 2023 • theaustralian.com.au
Indigenous voice earns support of quiet majority: Newspoll
A majority of Australians support changing the Constitution to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament on the basis it would ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people had a say in policies that affect them and mark a step forward in reconciliation.
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The Sydney Morning Herald • David Crowe • February 6, 2023 • smh.com.au
Thorpe’s exit from the Greens the biggest bait-and-switch in politics
Lidia Thorpe hooked voters on the idea of electing her as a strong Greens senator. Now those same voters discover they have bought something utterly different.
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SBS News • Finn McHugh, Anna Henderson • February 6, 2023 • sbs.com.au
Greens will back Voice to Parliament after Lidia Thorpe quits party
The Greens will support a Voice to Parliament following an after-hours party room meeting and the departure of outspoken Senator Lidia Thorpe.
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