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Peter Dutton · CanberraFormer defense minister Peter Dutton chosen as new leader of Australia's Liberal Party. Former environment minister Sussan Ley elected his deputy. Coalition partner the Nationals also chose a new leader, David Littleproud. Scott Morrison said he would step down as Liberal Party leader after his loss.See the Story
Peter Dutton elected new Liberal Party leader, Sussan Ley becomes deputy leader
Coverage: 19 sources
Europe · LondonHe will be allowed to come and live in the UK when he leaves prison in June. He was found guilty of 10 counts of sexual and physical abuse. He has consistently denied the charges. He will be able to seek treatment once he is released from prison. He is expected to return to Australia by the end of the year.See the Story
Robert Hughes: Australian actor granted parole and will be deported to the UK after sentence for child sex offences
42% Left coverage: 12 sources
Business · CanberraAustralia's unemployment rate remains unchanged at 3.9 per cent, the lowest since 1974. The rate is the same as the March figure, but was revised down by 0.1 per cent. Employment increased by 4,000 people in April, the sixth consecutive monthly rise. The underemployment rate fell 0.2 percentage points to 6.1%.See the Story
Unemployment rate dips below 4 per cent, but job creation slows almost to a halt
50% Right coverage: 8 sources
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Money · CanberraWages are expected to pick up later this year, including in the September quarter, the first of the new financial year. The Reserve Bank of Australia this month forecast three consecutive years of real wages going backwards; with an increase not expected until 2023-24. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said real wages were about 18 months away.See the Story
Wages growth edges up, but still a long way short of the rising cost of living
50% Right coverage: 8 sources
Oceania · BiloelaThe Nadesalingam family has said goodbye to Perth as they return to their home in central Queensland's Biloela. The Tamil asylum seekers were held on Christmas Island for two years before their then three-year-old daughter Tharnicaa, was medically evacuated to Perth. The family, whose fight to remain in Australia has captured the hearts of Australians, were put into into detention in Melbourne in March 2018 after the parents' refugee claims were refused.See the Story
Tamil family to leave WA bound for Biloela
50% Right coverage: 6 sources
Oceania · SydneyFormer NSW deputy premier John Barilaro won't appear at the parliamentary inquiry into his appointment to the plum New York trade posting today. He pulled out of the hearing, citing mental health reasons for his absence. The former Monaro MP was set to face questions about what his partner knew about the $500,000-a-year job. The parliamentary inquiry has been carried out by NSW Labor for almost two months.See the Story
John Barilaro pulls out of parliamentary inquiry into US trade job
60% Left coverage: 5 sources
Oceania · DarwinThe body of an Indigenous woman has been found after a partial human leg was found on a major Northern Territory highway two days ago. The body was found in Darwin's outskirts on Wednesday night. NT police have arrested a man and a woman over a traffic incident involving a pedestrian on the Stuart Highway on Monday night. A forensic pathologist previously determined the victim was either a teenager or an adult.See the Story
NT Police locate body of woman after leg was discovered on Stuart Highway, two people arrested
Coverage: 5 sources
OceaniaDomenic Perre has lodged an application in the Court of Criminal Appeal to appeal his conviction. The former detective was found guilty of killing a detective and injuring a lawyer in the 1994 National Crime Authority (NCA) bombing. The Titans have sacked former captain Kevin Proctor after he posted a video on social media of himself vaping.See the Story
Barilaro in street scuffle with cameraman
50% Right coverage: 6 sources
Voting · CanberraParty insiders say Peter Dutton is the frontrunner to become opposition leader. Josh Frydenberg was considered the likely replacement but looks to have lost his safe Liberal seat. Other contenders include Karen Andrews, Dan Tehan and Angus Taylor. Mr Morrison last night took responsibility for the loss and said he would step down as Liberal leader.See the Story
Peter Dutton tipped as next Liberal leader
56% Right coverage: 9 sources
CoronavirusA national plan to respond to the effects of long COVID will soon be part of the federal government's pandemic response. Health Minister Mark Butler said he is seeking expert advice on how to address the long-term effects of the virus. The number of people getting a fourth vaccine dose has tripled from around 180,000 a week to more than 500,000 per week. Australia recorded more than 28,000 cases and 18 deaths on Monday.See the Story
National response to long COVID in works
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
