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9 votes
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'Secure, open and inclusive': Indo-Australia trade deal to cover almost everything
3 votes -
Suspected asylum seekers found in Daintree in far north Queensland, authorities say
2 votes -
Scott Morrison is the new Prime Minister of Australia
Key points: The petition for a party room meeting of the Liberal Party got 43 signatures, so Turnbull allowed the meeting to be called. The party room voted 45:40 to spill the leadership. Three...
Key points:
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The petition for a party room meeting of the Liberal Party got 43 signatures, so Turnbull allowed the meeting to be called.
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The party room voted 45:40 to spill the leadership.
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Three candidates nominated: Peter Dutton, Scott Morrison, Julie Bishop.
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Bishop was eliminated in the first round of voting.
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Morrison won the second round of voting against Dutton, 45:40.
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As the leader of the Liberal Party, Morrison becomes the new Prime Minister... probably. It now depends on whether their coalition partners, the National Party, support the new Liberal leader (but they probably will: the alternative is to lose government).
EDIT1: And Josh Frydenburg is the deputy leader of the Liberal Party. That does not make him the Deputy Prime Minister: that role goes to the leader of the National Party whenever the Coalition is in government.
EDIT2: The news: http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-24/scott-morrison-wins-leaderal-leadership/10160168
Follow live here: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-24/live-turnbull-leadership-challenge-looms/10159462
Some background on Scott Morrison: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-24/scott-morrisons-rise-to-prime-minister-of-australia/10160458
20 votes -
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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has ditched his commitment to legislate for an emissions reduction target as he scrambles to save his leadership.
10 votes -
Bandidos informant granted refugee status by Canada after cover blown in Australia
4 votes -
Gun law changes dropped by Tasmanian Liberals following community backlash
7 votes -
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has secured the support of an overwhelming majority of Liberal and Nationals MPs for his energy policy.
4 votes -
Electricity prices are falling - and will keep doing so - whether or not energy deal is inked
4 votes -
States give conditional support to National Energy Guarantee, but more talks to come
2 votes -
Australia's population to hit twenty-five million, newest resident likely to be young, female, and Chinese
8 votes -
Energy deal in limbo as states step up their demands
1 vote -
'Damoclean sword': Michaela Banerji is still fighting after five years. The former Immigration Department official said her sacking after a tweet "drove a stake" through her.
3 votes -
Inside the new cyber centre training Australia's (online) frontline
3 votes -
Why Pollies Want You To Fear African Gangs [video 7m 53s]
3 votes -
The Victorian parliament has passed new legislation tightening rules for donations to Australian political parties
6 votes -
Electricity plan would all but hit emissions goal before it starts
1 vote -
The family of an Australian woman shot dead by a police officer outside her home in Minneapolis is suing the city and several officers for violating her civil rights.
3 votes -
Labor leader must stand up to militant union demands
0 votes -
Turkey stuns Australia, rejects extradition of terrorist Neil Prakash
3 votes -
Renewables will replace ageing coal plants at lowest cost, Australian Energy Market Operator says
5 votes -
Attorney-General poised to crack down on gaps in gun laws in wake of Pennant Hills murders
3 votes -
Industry brands Australia's 10% migration intake drop 'disappointing'
0 votes -
'Serious questions' over whether Australia's emissions cuts are real
2 votes -
The endless reign of Rupert Murdoch
12 votes -
Defending democracy a generational struggle, Australian MPs warn
3 votes -
Channel Seven accused of fear-mongering over 'African gangs' story
6 votes -
National Redress Scheme starts for survivors of child sexual abuse
2 votes -
Parliament passes sweeping new foreign influence laws
3 votes -
Medical appointment booking app HealthEngine sharing clients' personal information with lawyers
4 votes -
Emanuel Exports licence suspended over new alleged live export breaches
1 vote -
Community groups welcome passing of race hate laws
2 votes -
Victoria passes Aboriginal treaty bill
3 votes -
Majority of Australians believe migration levels too high
2 votes -
Workplace sex harassment inquiry launched
2 votes -
Dreamworld reputation 'irretrievable' after inquiry evidence: analysts
2 votes -
Recycling firm to clients: we're burying your waste, not recycling it
12 votes -
Federal police investigate threatening letter sent to SAS witness in Afghanistan probe
2 votes -
Australian High Court allows Milorad Trkulja to sue Google for defamation over images linked to crime bosses
8 votes -
Frasers Receive Green Light for Green Mall in Australian Retail First
3 votes -
Myall Creek Memorial a symbol of reconciliation as descendants of victims and perpetrators gather
2 votes -
Odds shorten on a Turnbull backflip to a spring poll
2 votes -
US would 'absolutely' welcome Australian naval operations in South China Sea, general says
4 votes -
Two steps forward, one step back on Aboriginal treaties in Australia.
This week, two governments in Australia have taken steps towards negotiating treaties with the native Aboriginal people: Victorian Parliament votes on law to negotiate Australia's first Aboriginal...
This week, two governments in Australia have taken steps towards negotiating treaties with the native Aboriginal people:
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Victorian Parliament votes on law to negotiate Australia's first Aboriginal treaty
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Indigenous treaty a step closer after Northern Territory government makes historic pledge
Meanwhile, one government says no:
It's interesting that the two governments moving forwards are Labor Party governments, while the one that's stopping the process is a newly elected Liberal Party government. It's hard not to draw the conclusion that this is a politically partisan issue.
5 votes -
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Australian SAS soldiers committed alleged war crimes in Afghanistan: official report
5 votes -
Overhaul for foreign interference laws in bipartisan deal
5 votes -
Victorian Parliament to vote on negotiating Australia's first Aboriginal treaty
11 votes -
Bank details, TFNs, personal details of job applicants potentially compromised in major PageUp data breach
5 votes -
'Shocking': Fish stocks in Australian waters drop a third in a decade
9 votes -
Barnaby Joyce will recontest New England seat at next election amid pressure from colleagues
4 votes