Your morning Briefing: Coalition to strike again amid Setka strife

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Hello readers. The Coalition plans to use the Setka furore to crack down on union power, and David Warner finally fires.

CFMEU Secretary John Setka holds a press conference with his wife Emma Walters, in North Melbourne.Wednesday, June 12. 2019. Picture: David Crosling

Coalition to strike

The Morrison government is poised to exploit the John Setka furore and ­reactivate legislation to disqualify law-breaking union ­officials.

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PEITZ, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 15: Steam rises from the cooling towers of the Jaenschwalde coal-fired power plant on November 15, 2018 near Peitz, Germany. The Jaenschwalde power plant is the fourth highest producer of CO2 emissions of any power plant in Europe, with approximately 25 million tons annually. Germany has invested heavily into renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, though critics charge the government is not doing enough to phase out the country's continued reliance on coal. Of the 20 biggest CO2 emitting coal-fired power plants in Europe, eight are in Germany. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images) ***BESTPIX***

Global emissions double ours

A major report has found Australia’s carbon footprint is tiny — and the world’s hunger for coal is growing.

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TAUNTON, ENGLAND - JUNE 12: David Warner of Australia poses for photos with fans during the Group Stage match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 between Australia and Pakistan at The County Ground on June 12, 2019 in Taunton, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Warner stars

David Warner silenced critics of his batting form, as Australia scored a wild win over Pakistan to keep their semi-final hopes alive.

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Change of tune

Kristina Keneally hasn’t been shy about sticking the boot in, but that’s changed now she needs some help, writes Margin Call.

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Kudelka’s view

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