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Australian Politics

FEBRUARY 2015

Saturday's news in less than 5 minutes.
The true identity of ISIS executioner 'Jihadi John' has just been revealed.
As support for Malcolm Turnbull grows, leadership spill rumours are rife.
A suicidal, pregnant woman was told: give birth on Nauru or go home.
Annabel Crabb: We all missed something important Gillian Triggs had to say.
Thursdays afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Senator Penny Wong: "The Liberals' bullying of Gillian Triggs has no place in modern Australia."
It's killing more Australians than terrorism. So why won't the government do more to fight it?
Wednesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Just perfect: The Project host skewers Joe Hockey on Islamophobia.
Opinion: "If anyone should resign it's George Brandis, not Gillian Triggs."
Attorney-General George Brandis may be under police investigation.
Report: Child welfare payments should be dependent on vaccinations.
Tuesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Thermomix. So good, it's even on the Governor-General's kitchen wishlist.
Tony Abbott is facing new criticism over his chief of staff, Peta Credlin.
Have the conversation today: Organ donation figures are dropping.
There's one person we really hope watched Rosie Batty on Q&A last night.
We need realistic leave entitlements for parents. Like, you know, head-lice leave.
Breaking: Tony Abbott has announced some major anti-terrorism measures.
Sydney Siege report: Man Haron Monis was not considered a high-priority threat.
Watching Tony Abbott shake it off to Taylor Swift is the best thing you'll watch today.
This is why abortion must be safe, legal and affordable in Australia.
Mamamia welcomes new columnists, Julie Bishop and Tanya Plibersek.
Jacqui Lambie wants to bring back the death penalty.
What you need to know about the cyclones battering Australia today.
"Believing that you have gone was extremely difficult." Asylum seekers mark 1 year since the bashing death of their friend.
Excellent TV journalist is admonished for being 'feisty' and 'emotive'.
Letting these men live, is not a sign of weakness. It's a sign of strength.
Malcolm Turnbull auditioned to be Prime Minister last night. (And he nailed it).
Both sides of politics agree on one thing: mercy for Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran.
Joe Hockey: 'The lesson I learned on my son's first day at school.'
Tony Abbott channels Dr Seuss as part of inspired new political strategy.
A day of firsts for women in politics, and one in particular.
The House of Hancock scenes Gina Rinehart didn't want you to see.
Finally: Annastacia Palaszczuk announces a Cabinet that is 50% women.
A powerful letter from a 12 year old may just change your mind on the Bali Nine.
Sunday’s news in under 5 minutes.
Julie Bishop on the Bali 9: "Myuran and Andrew deserve to live".
The Prime Ministerial promise to change: Can it work?
Former Liberal leader writes: 'Enough is enough. The government's response is a disgrace'.
One MP's very personal plea for two young men's lives.
This government failure is so much worse than Prince Phillip's knighthood.
A group of MPs just walked out on this "close the gap" speech.
Explainer: So, what the hell happened in Canberra yesterday?
Tony Abbott is still Australia's Prime Minister.
Sunday's news in under 5 minutes.
Did an Aussie radio station 'contribute' to the pending execution of Chan and Sukumaran?
So, does Vladimir Putin have Asperger syndrome?
Forget what you've seen in the movies. This is what the death penalty looks like up close.
It's on: Liberals call for a spill of leadership positions.
Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran may have a few more days to live.
Woah. Did this Government Minister just drop the c-bomb?
Exclusive: Malcolm Turnbull caught in dramatic photoshop scandal.
The Malcolm Turnbull tweets everyone is talking about.
Finally, Peter Greste has returned to Australia. And the photos are beautiful.
Today, a loving family is finally reunited.
Cheatsheet: What crazy business is going down in politics this week?
Wednesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Is Malcolm Turnbull calling MPs to ask for their support?
The cost of child abuse to Australia has been revealed, and it's staggering.
ISIS just changed the game again. In the most horrific way.
Will we have a new PM by next week?
What Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran will do on their last day on earth.
Tuesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Bill Shorten writes: "Australian families are sick and tired of cuts to childcare".
Removing Tony Abbott as Prime Minister will do more harm than good.
Disappointing: This WA clinic won't be providing abortions, after all.
Julia Gillard has taken a stab at the Prime Minister for knighting Prince Philip.
Monday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Tony Abbott is about to dump his "signature" paid parental leave policy.
Could the PM be One Term Tony?

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