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'There's no help': mother's plea to reform prisons

'There's no help': mother's plea to reform prisons

A young mother has shared how her child changed her life inside a Darwin prison as advocates call for an overhaul of the system.

Victoria backs probe into 'serious' Setka, union claims

Victoria backs probe into 'serious' Setka, union claims

Victoria backs probe into 'serious' Setka, union claims

Victoria backs probe into 'serious' Setka, union claims

Serious allegations levelled at a Labor-aligned construction union and its long-time state boss John Setka must be investigated, the Victorian government says.

LNP vows 'adult crime, adult time' for young offenders

LNP vows 'adult crime, adult time' for young offenders

LNP vows 'adult crime, adult time' for young offenders

LNP vows 'adult crime, adult time' for young offenders

Queensland LNP leader David Crisafulli has told the party's state convention that serious young offenders will be treated as adults if he becomes premier.

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Greens deputy says Muslim voters 'long ignored'

Greens deputy says Muslim voters 'long ignored'

The deputy leader of the Greens says the major parties have failed to address the needs of migrant communities and their voices are not being heard.

Prime minister ridiculed as LNP eyes state prize

Prime minister ridiculed as LNP eyes state prize

Peter Dutton has mocked the prime minister, after Anthony Albanese claimed things will "get better", and backed his state colleagues to win government.

Door closes on senator's bid to save colourful career

Door closes on senator's bid to save colourful career

The hopes of a controversial LNP senator saving his parliamentary career appear to have been dashed by a Liberal National state council.

State coalition in disarray as Speakman 'sacks' Nats MP

State coalition in disarray as Speakman 'sacks' Nats MP

NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman has doubled down on his shadow cabinet sacking of Nationals MP Wes Fang after the coalition partner questioned his authority.

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Drug reform pressure mounts as states act on deaths

Drug reform pressure mounts as states act on deaths

Drug reform pressure mounts as states act on deaths

Drug reform pressure mounts as states act on deaths

Calls for NSW drug-policy changes and a long-promised summit with a focus on harm-minimisation have been prompted by changes in other states.

Love denies bullying as MP quits the Nationals in tears

Love denies bullying as MP quits the Nationals in tears

Love denies bullying as MP quits the Nationals in tears

Love denies bullying as MP quits the Nationals in tears

WA Opposition Leader Shane Love has denied bullying his former Nationals colleague Louise Kingston.

Nationals MP Louise Kingston quits after 'bullying'

Nationals MP Louise Kingston quits after 'bullying'

Nationals MP Louise Kingston quits after 'bullying'

Nationals MP Louise Kingston quits after 'bullying'

West Australian MP Louise Kingston has resigned from the state Nationals as she accused her party leader of "relentless bullying and harassment".

Don't shoot, I'm your local Katter party candidate

Don't shoot, I'm your local Katter party candidate

Don't shoot, I'm your local Katter party candidate

Don't shoot, I'm your local Katter party candidate

A Queensland political candidate says he would be dead today if one of his party's proposed laws had been enacted when he was younger.

'Overdue' MP complaints body set to finally get legs

'Overdue' MP complaints body set to finally get legs

'Overdue' MP complaints body set to finally get legs

'Overdue' MP complaints body set to finally get legs

Laws to set up a body to investigate alleged misconduct by Victorian MPs have hit state parliament, with Premier Jacinta Allan admitting they are overdue.

Airport accused of blocking rail line over parking cash

Airport accused of blocking rail line over parking cash

Airport accused of blocking rail line over parking cash

Airport accused of blocking rail line over parking cash

Rank-and-file Labor members have rebuked the Victorian government and Melbourne Airport over a long-running stand-off delaying a much-anticipated train line.

'I'm disgusted': premier lashes pro-Palestine activists

'I'm disgusted': premier lashes pro-Palestine activists

'I'm disgusted': premier lashes pro-Palestine activists

'I'm disgusted': premier lashes pro-Palestine activists

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Premier Jacinta Allan's speeches to the Victorian Labor faithful have been overshadowed by pro-Palestine protesters.

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Labor members demand land guarantee in housing plan

The Victorian government has been urged not to sell off land as part of its policy to redevelop Melbourne's 44 public housing towers in the next 30 years.

Morrison's replacement takes up mantle in parliament

Liberal MP Simon Kennedy and Greens senator Steph Hodgins-May have officially been sworn in as parliamentarians against the backdrop of the federal budget.

No police probe into complaints against sacked Labor MP

A Victorian MP has been booted from the parliamentary Labor party but the premier will not ask police to investigate complaints of inappropriate behaviour.

Greens leader eyes Labor seat at next federal poll

The Greens are set to make a play to steal a Melbourne seat from Labor at the next federal election, with its state leader nominating for preselection.

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'Go it alone': Lambie's Senate colleague quits party

Tasmanian firebrand senator Jacqui Lambie's federal political party has shrunk from two members to one, with Tammy Tyrrell defecting to become an independent.

Pesutto complains after defamation documents 'stunt'

A woman has approached Victoria's opposition leader at parliament to serve him legal documents in a move labelled a "stunt" amid several defamation actions.

Liberal leader to be saddled with more defamation bouts

Two more women have vowed to launch defamation action against Victorian Liberal Leader John Pesutto ahead of his court battle with expelled MP Moira Deeming.

Prominent ex-Victorian MP rules out political comeback

High-profile former Victorian crossbencher Fiona Patten has wound up her party and confirmed she is "no chance" to run at the next state election.

Liberals pre-select consultant to succeed Morrison

Consultant Simon Kennedy has been pre-selected by the Liberals to contest former prime minister Scott Morrison's seat of Cook ahead of an upcoming by-election.

Taxpayer-funded MP trips in spotlight after $500k bill

Victorian MPs have been quizzed over the value of their taxpayer-funded travel after racking up a bill of almost $500,000 last financial year.

Tasmanian premier makes election threat to defectors

Tasmania's premier has threatened the prospect of an early election if two balance-of-power government defectors don't agree to a new deal of confidence.

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