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Crowd cheers independent senator on arrival in WA

Crowd cheers independent senator on arrival in WA

West Australian Senator Fatima Payman said she's ready to serve her home state as an independent as a crowd of supporters welcomed her home.

Labor 'needs to learn' from Payman quitting party: MP

Labor 'needs to learn' from Payman quitting party: MP

Labor 'needs to learn' from Payman quitting party: MP

Labor 'needs to learn' from Payman quitting party: MP

A pro-Palestinian Labor MP says the party needs to reflect on how to move forward following the fallout from Fatima Payman quitting to sit as an independent.

Faith-based politics will erode social unity: PM

Faith-based politics will erode social unity: PM

Faith-based politics will erode social unity: PM

Faith-based politics will erode social unity: PM

The debate over religion and politics has reignited as Labor strongholds face challenges from political movements hoping to poach certain voter bases.

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Payman might cross the floor again despite party rebuke

Payman might cross the floor again despite party rebuke

Labor senator Fatima Payman has been iced out of a partyroom meeting as punishment for crossing the floor but remains unapologetic about her actions.

Former councillor spared jail for vote tampering

Former councillor spared jail for vote tampering

A man who tampered with 23 postal ballots to help elect himself to a local council seat has been fined $20,000 and avoided prison for the crime.

Treasurer admits lack of Indigenous staff unacceptable

Treasurer admits lack of Indigenous staff unacceptable

Victoria's treasurer has revealed his department employs just one First Nations person as he flags potential long-term budget changes.

Urgent power shift needed to achieve Indigenous equity

Urgent power shift needed to achieve Indigenous equity

The Productivity Commission has called on all Australian governments to honour their obligations under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

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'One step forward, two back' on costly demerger mess

'One step forward, two back' on costly demerger mess

'One step forward, two back' on costly demerger mess

'One step forward, two back' on costly demerger mess

Communities wanting to unwind council mergers will have to pay up to $190 million to do it amid calls for the state to clean up the "mess" it created.

Environmental lawyer to become next Greens senator

Environmental lawyer to become next Greens senator

Environmental lawyer to become next Greens senator

Environmental lawyer to become next Greens senator

Steph Hodgins-May will replace outgoing Greens Senator Janet Rice in federal parliament when she leaves politics next year.

WA electoral reform lifts lid on political donations

WA electoral reform lifts lid on political donations

WA electoral reform lifts lid on political donations

WA electoral reform lifts lid on political donations

Political parties in WA will be forced to disclose donations daily during elections, as the Cook government toughens campaign finance laws.

Moderate MP pleas for Liberals to reclaim 'vast middle'

Moderate MP pleas for Liberals to reclaim 'vast middle'

Moderate MP pleas for Liberals to reclaim 'vast middle'

Moderate MP pleas for Liberals to reclaim 'vast middle'

Liberal MP Julian Leeser is urging his party to undertake cultural reform to reconnect with middle Australia and boost female and multicultural representation.

Labor members greenlight agenda for 'bright future'

Labor members greenlight agenda for 'bright future'

Labor members greenlight agenda for 'bright future'

Labor members greenlight agenda for 'bright future'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reaffirmed his commitment to the AUKUS security pact, after some internal resistance was voted down at Labor's conference.

Labor fires up faithful with referendum call to arms

Labor fires up faithful with referendum call to arms

Labor fires up faithful with referendum call to arms

Labor fires up faithful with referendum call to arms

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney delivered impassioned pleas to Labor faithful to get out and support the voice.

Labor gets conference backing for workplace overhaul

Labor gets conference backing for workplace overhaul

Labor gets conference backing for workplace overhaul

Labor gets conference backing for workplace overhaul

Labor faithful have aired concerns on foreign policy issues and urged the government to press ahead with new workplace laws.

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More bark than bite as Labor debate turns nuclear

Labor heavyweights have stared down calls for a super profits tax and an end to native logging as party members prepare to debate nuclear submarines.

Ex-senator's freedom of information case thrown out

A judge has rejected former independent senator Rex Patrick's case against the Australian Information Commissioner over freedom of information request delays.

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