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Tony Abbott under pressure

The Canberra Times - December 08, 2014

Prime Minister announces changes to his paid parental leave scheme amid sliding support for his government and a new challenge from Nick Xenophon. 08/12/14. New poll: Voters reject Tony Abbott's 'year of achievement'. Filipino residents use plastic ...and more »

Xenophon wants to reset politics

Perth Now - December 08, 2014

Independent senator Nick Xenophon hopes his new political party will improve the "toxic partisan disconnect" between politicians and voters. Senator Xenophon hopes the Nick Xenophon Team, or NXT, will represent the "sensible centre of politics" and attract ...and more »

Nick Xenophon to launch new party, hopes to press reset on politics

The Age - December 08, 2014

Independent senator Nick Xenophon hopes his new political party will improve the "toxic partisan disconnect" between politicians and voters. Senator Xenophon hopes the Nick Xenophon Team, or NXT, will represent the "sensible centre of politics" and attract ...and more »

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Sean Abbott set to make his return after Phillip Hughes' death – reports

The Guardian - December 08, 2014

According to reports in Australia, New South Wales are ready on Monday to name Abbott in their squad for the Sheffield Shield match against the Queensland Bulls, although a final decision on his selection can be made on Tuesday morning. A number of ...and more »

Australia aims to reduce South Africa's lead at the top of the table

International Cricket Council - December 08, 2014

Michael Clarke's men must win the series to maintain the side's hold on the second position and thereby, close the gap with leader South Africa. If Australia is to win the series 4-0, it would close the gap on South Africa to four ratings points, with India dropping ...and more »

Abbott set for return: reports

South Wales Argus - December 08, 2014

According to reports in Australia, New South Wales are ready on Monday to name Abbott in their squad for the Sheffield Shield match against the Queensland Bulls, although a final decision on his selection can be made on Tuesday morning. A number of ...and more »

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EDITORIAL: Politics is a little like being in kindy again

Fraser Coast Chronicle - December 08, 2014

EDITORIAL: Australian politics is becoming increasingly childish and you need look no further than former Federal treasurer Wayne Swan's visit to the Fraser Coast at the weekend to know that. During a discussion about his new book, Mr Swan appeared to ...and more »

Voters desert Tony Abbott

The Age - December 08, 2014

In a reverse of the normal situation in Australian politics where opposition leaders are regarded as temporary unless they perform, more voters believe Mr Shorten's support within his party has strengthened, rising 8 points since July to be 71 per cent.and more »

Xenophon wants to reset politics

The Australian - December 08, 2014

Senator Xenophon hopes the Nick Xenophon Team, or NXT, will represent the "sensible centre of politics" and attract strong candidates with bold ideas from across the country. He said most Australians were increasingly disillusioned with their political ...and more »

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