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Catley Accuses Speakman of Sexism Amidst Tobacco Black Market Debate

NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley called Opposition Leader Mark Speakman a "sexist man" for describing her parliamentary response as "hysterical," sparking a debate about gendered language in politics and the Liberal Party's approach to gender equality amidst a controversy over an illicit tobacco bl...

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Senator Dorinda Cox Defects to Labor, Reshaping Australian Senate Power Dynamics

Senator Dorinda Cox's defection to the Labor Party from the Greens, a month after the Australian federal election, has given Labor 29 seats in the 76-seat Senate, adding a slight advantage to their legislative capacity.

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Greens Lose Only Indigenous Senator to Labor

Senator Dorinda Cox, the Greens' only Indigenous senator, defected to the Labor Party on Monday, leaving the Greens without Indigenous representation in federal parliament following the loss of three lower-house seats and Senator Lidia Thorpe's departure in 2023; Greens leader Larissa Waters said sh...

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Ward Rape Trial: "Friendly" Post-Assault Interactions Examined

A court case involving Kiama MP Gareth Ward, accused of rape by a former staffer, heard evidence of post-incident "friendly" interactions, including text messages, raising questions about victim behavior and reporting delays. Ward denies all charges.

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Liberal Party's $385,000 Rinehart Dinner Triggers Internal Dispute

On March 26, 2025, mining magnate Gina Rinehart's appearance at a Liberal party fundraising dinner in Melbourne generated over $385,000, becoming their most successful event in five years; however, this success is overshadowed by a wrongful dismissal claim and internal disputes.

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Greens Lose Three Seats Despite Stable National Vote in 2025 Election

In the 2025 Australian federal election, the Greens lost three lower house seats—including that of their former leader—despite a relatively stable national primary vote of 12.22%, highlighting the complexities of Australia's preferential voting system and the impact of vote distribution.

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Greens Senator Defects to Labor, Raising Concerns

Senator Dorinda Cox, a former WA police officer and Greens senator, defected to the Labor party, giving Labor an extra Senate vote but raising concerns due to past controversies and leaked documents revealing negative comments about Pauline Hanson and a potential breach of a candidate agreement.

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Inconsistencies Emerge in Ward Sexual Assault Trial

A man has accused New South Wales MP Gareth Ward of sexual assault, leading to Ward's 2022 charges and a trial where inconsistencies in the accuser's testimony are being examined.

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Greens Senator Defects to Labor, Shifting Senate Power Balance

Australian Greens Senator Dorinda Cox defected to the Labor party on Monday, boosting Labor's Senate numbers to 29 and leaving the Greens with 10 senators. Cox cited a desire for greater policy influence as her reason for the move, surprising colleagues and prompting criticism from the Greens leader...

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Greens Senator Defects to Labor

Western Australian Greens Senator Dorinda Cox defected to the Labor Party on Monday, citing a desire to effect change within government; this follows the Greens' losses in the recent federal election and internal struggles within the party.

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Greens Oppose Politician Exemption in Superannuation Tax Plan

Greens leader Larissa Waters opposes special treatment for politicians in Labor's planned superannuation tax increase, calling for equitable application and rejecting any exemption for public officials' defined benefit schemes; she says the Greens will consider Labor's revised plans after a meeting ...

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Liberal Party Faces $2.3 Million Bailout Decision for MP

Former Liberal opposition leader John Pesutto faces potential bankruptcy after losing a defamation case to fellow MP Moira Deeming, requiring him to pay $2.3 million within 21 days; his party is considering a bailout.

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