Call to shield synagogues, quell anti-Semitism
After Friday’s possible terrorist attack on a synagogue, the three largest states are poised to introduce new laws protecting places of worship from intimidatory protests.
Alexi Demetriadi
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Anthony Albanese’s ‘meddling’ to install his preferred left-faction candidate in the seat of Barton has ignited the anger of one of the most powerful trade union leaders in NSW.
Syrian diaspora happy but wary
Syrian-Australian community leader Mohammed Al-Hamwi says he will return to Syria for the first time in 40 years following the collapse of the Assad regime.
NSW Premier’s protest curb call after synagogue attack
Chris Minns may introduce laws to protect places of worship from protesters, after the firebombing of a Melbourne synagogue and another synagogue in Sydney attracting a demonstration.
‘Disturbingly conflicted evidence’ sparks Minns, Rosehill ICAC referral
Alleged ‘unanswered questions’ surrounding the Premier’s conduct has prompted a referral to the state’s corruption watchdog.
Right-wing party targets disaffected Libs
A rebranded and increasingly professional Libertarian Party – buoyed by recent council results – is looking at the Greens’ success gaining a federal foothold as it rolls out discounts to defecting Liberal members.
‘Stunt’: Minns referred to ICAC
A select committee is set to refer Minns to the state’s corruption watchdog in what Labor has called a ‘political stunt’ over what it alleges is a conflict of interest in the government’s plans to develop Rosehill Racecourse.
Labor moves to shore up ‘Whitlam seat’ amid captain’s pick row
Labor is in a fight to hold on to Gough Whitlam’s seat of Werriwa as Anthony Albanese risked a Barton uproar with a looming captain’s pick.
Divided Muslim community deaf to Husic pleas
The Muslim political campaign threatening to topple the ALP has declared it has no problem if its pro-Palestine push helped elect Peter Dutton, saying it would ‘demonstrate the impact’ of its movement.
Experts divided on state’s energy woes
Energy and policy experts are split on what lessons to learn from NSW’s energy supply concerns and blackout risk, after residents were implored to avoid using household appliances to keep the lights on.
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