1. Albanese needed a diversion after his Qantas firestorm. The Covid inquiry came at just the right time

   The Guardian » 4 weeks ago

   A huge report might supplant questions over flight upgrades for now – but Peter Dutton’s attacks on the PM’s character just gained another hueIt’s the oldest trick in the political book: when you’re in trouble, create a diversion. The bigger the diversion you need, the bi...

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1. At least 90% of federal politicians have joined exclusive Qantas lounge and dozens received upgrades

   The Guardian » 4 weeks ago

   More than 200 politicians have declared Chairman’s Lounge membership, analysis of parliament’s register of pecuniary interests showsGet our breaking news email, ...

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1. Criminals and corrupt officials may find it easier to launder money in Australia if lawyers given more powers

   The Guardian » 4 weeks ago

   Law Council of Australia rejects claims the profession presents a ‘significant risk of money laundering and terrorist financing’Get our breaking news email, ...

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1. NSW police fight to stop Newcastle port ‘protestival’ in second court challenge to protests in a month

   The Guardian » 4 weeks ago

   Rising Tide event would involve thousands of paddling climate activists blocking coal exportsGet our breaking news email, ...

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1. Peter Dutton says PM should refer himself to corruption watchdog over Qantas upgrades

   The Guardian » 4 weeks ago

   Prime minister’s office says opposition leader is making a ‘pathetic attempt at creating a headline’ over flight upgrades from 2009 to 2019...

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1. Shock and grief as boy, 11, dies and four children injured after car crashes through Melbourne school fence

   The Guardian » 4 weeks ago

   Victorian premier says ‘dark shadow’ has been cast over city after collision at Auburn South primary school in Hawthorn EastGet our breaking news email, ...

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1. EU events on curbing big tech ‘distorted’ by attenders with industry links

   The Guardian » 4 weeks ago

   Campaigners say 21% of people at workshops did not disclose on their applications relationships with firms being discussed More than one in five attenders at EU events on regulating big tech companies did not disclose links to the industry when applying to take part, acco...

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1. British girl with peanut allergy dies on holiday in Rome

   The Guardian » 4 weeks ago

   Manslaughter inquiry launched after 14-year-old went into anaphylactic shock after dining with her family at pizzeriaProsecutors in Rome have opened a manslaughter investigation after a British girl with a peanut allergy died during a holiday with her family.<...

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1. Minimum wage to rise to £12.21 an hour next year

   BBC » 4 weeks ago

   The National Living Wage will rise by 77p from £11.44 per hour for workers over the age of 21....

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1. Israel’s UNRWA ban a ‘new level in war against UN’, Palestinian envoy says

   Al Jazeera » 4 weeks ago

   The Knesset passed a bill on Monday banning the UN agency for Palestine refugees from operating in Israel....

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