Before we go, let’s take a look at the day’s top headlines: Dozens of non-profit groups, multicultural advocacy organisations and social service agencies have urged the federal government not to proceed with changes to limit work rights for temporary migrants. The Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie says the first and only deal so far negotiated between the commonwealth and NSW to buy back guns in the wake of the Bondi terror attack might not work with the constitution. The NSW government has committed to assessing new datacentre proposals within 75 days if they meet “world-class” energy, water and environmental standards, under a framework announced today.
Gordon de Brouwer has been appointed chancellor of Australian National University, to replace Julie Bishop after months of turbulence. The deputy Liberal leader, Jane Hume, has responded to Jim Chalmers’ claim that the Coalition would end the super guarantee, accusing him of making stuff up. National Australia Bank has recorded an increase in the number of struggling customers amid relentless pressure on Australian households.
North Sydney Olympic pool has reopened following a temporary closure just one week after its five-year restoration. Victorian public school teachers accepted the state government’s latest pay offer, calling off a statewide strike planned for this week and ending the year-long negotiations. The Nationals leader, Matt Canavan, has welcomed the introduction of a controversial anti-abortion bill – described by experts as unnecessary, hurtful and misleading – to federal parliament.
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