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October 20, 2025

Head of ABS defends debunking far-right ‘mass migration’ claims after censorship accusations

Chief statistician David Gruen says bureau did not censor anyone and is ‘trying to take the side of truth’ after misuse of overseas arrivals figures

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October 20, 2025

Coalition showdown on net zero looms amid speculation more MPs could quit over policy

Meeting called for end of sitting week inviting backbench MPs to argue for or against dumping the policy after Barnaby Joyce announced resignationGet...

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October 19, 2025

David Littleproud urges Barnaby Joyce to stay in the Nationals amid speculation of a jump to One Nation

Nationals leader says maverick MP still ‘has a contribution to make between now and when he retires’

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October 19, 2025

October heat records broken in WA; police use pepper spray on Melbourne protesters – as it happened

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October 18, 2025

Barnaby Joyce announcement to quit Nationals heightens speculation about One Nation move

MP tells supporters he won’t run for his seat of New England at next election and is ‘free to now consider all options’Get our

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October 17, 2025

Barnaby Joyce actively considering defection to One Nation, say Coalition sources

Former Nationals leader has not commented on reports but any defection would be a blow for his party and the Coalition under Sussan LeyGet our

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October 17, 2025

Queensland anti-renewables group cited nonexistent papers in inquiry submissions using AI, publisher says

Exclusive: Rainforest Reserves Australia has published submissions naming nonexistent government authorities and a nonexistent windfarmGet our

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October 17, 2025

The ‘messy’ trend behind Australia’s rising unemployment is worrying economists

The RBA is holding fire on further rate cuts until it is confident that inflation is easing. But the latest jobs data complicates matters

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October 16, 2025

With climate trigger axed Labor wants to rush new environmental laws through after ‘positive’ talks with Coalition

Proposed timeframe leaves 12 days to scrutinise most significant changes to national environmental protection regime since 1999

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October 16, 2025

Australia news live: Ley challenges Albanese over Trump meeting; storm warning for Sydney

The Liberal leader says the prime minister must extract ‘concrete’ results on Aukus and trade. Follow today’s news liveGet our

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October 16, 2025

‘Conflicts of interest’ behind Australian parliamentary official’s $315k retirement payment, report finds

Barrister finds ‘multiple procedural failures’ in payment to Cate Saunders, who had ‘close’ relationship with former DPS secretaryGet our

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October 15, 2025

Australia news live: HSC exams start across NSW high schools; ADF personnel in ‘incident’ near Townsville

Defence department confirms incident but did not give further details. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking n...

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