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Hanson is calling for a referendum to avoid hate speech laws.

Australia news as it happened: Chalmers doesn’t rule out changes to negative gearing; Sussan Ley resigns, triggering Farrer byelection

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Grace Tame has defended her use of the “globalise the intifada” slogan at a rally outside Sydney’s Town Hall.

Australia news as it happened: PM apologises for describing Grace Tame as ‘difficult’; Qantas makes major change to loyalty program

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President Donald Trump speaks during an event to proclaim “Angel Family Day” in the East Room of the White House, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Australia news as it happened: Annual inflation remains steady, ABS figures show; MPs respond to news PM was forced to evacuate The Lodge over security threat

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 16: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Prince Andrew, Duke of York attends Katharine, Duchess of Kent’s Requiem Mass service at Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025 in London, England. Katharine, Duchess of Kent was married to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. She died on September 4 at the age of 92 at Kensington Palace surrounded by her family. Having converted to Catholicism in 1994, her funeral takes place at Westminster Cathedral and is the first Catholic funeral to be held for a member of the royal family in modern British history. Her Royal Highness will be laid to rest at the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore, Windsor. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images) SMH NEWS.

Australia news LIVE: PM says he would dump ex-prince Andrew from line of royal succession; Bondi royal commission commences today

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New opposition leader Angus Taylor, who might be advised to talk to a wider range of people

Australia news as it happened: Coalition seeks to criminalise actions of anyone assisting IS brides to return to Australia; Armed man shot and killed trying to enter Trump’s Mar-a-Lago

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, pictured at Windsor Castle last Easter.

Australia news as it happened: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested over links to Epstein; Trump says decision on bombing Iran to be made within 10 days

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Leader of the House Tony Burke says the term “noalition” should be allowed.

Australia news as it happened: Albanese calls Hanson’s anti-Muslim remarks ‘disgraceful’; US military build-up fuels speculation Trump is headed for war with Iran

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New Leader of the Opposition Angus Taylor arrives to announce his shadow cabinet at a press conference in Sydney. 17 February 2026 Photo: Janie Barrett

Australia news as it happened: Inflation outpacing real wage growth for first time since 2023; Albanese insists government not aiding IS brides and children to return home to Australia

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New Opposition Leader Angus Taylor leaves a press conference after announcing his shadow cabinet.

Australia news as it happened: Liberal leader Angus Taylor unveils new shadow cabinet; Government won’t repatriate IS brides and their children, Albanese says

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Pauline Hanson has become the vehicle for their frustration because a vote for One Nation says something that a vote for the sitting member doesn’t.

As it happened: Popular support for One Nation surges, draws level with Coalition; Police return to property where Gus Lamont went missing

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