Wednesday 26 May 2021

 NSW Labour Party: Chris Minns says that ALP politics is too negative as he resigns from the opposition front bench. Minns says that the ALP needs to put forward positive policies. Minns will now discuss with his colleagues over the next couple of days the path forward for the NSW ALP. Minns said it is not the opposition's role to oppose everything but to put forward positive solutions. (Source: Press Conference). Jodi McKay claims to still have the numbers.

COVID: 5 new cases overnight in Victoria leading to a total of 14 cases. New Zealand has suspended flights from Victoria and other states within Australia have imposed various limitations on travel. (SkyNews)

Electric Vehicle Tax: Victoria has imposed an Electric Vehicle Tax with drivers required to pay 2.5 cents for every kilometre. The Greens opposed the bill. South Australia and New South Wales have indicated the intention to pass similar bills. (New Daily).

Parliamentary Sex: Numerous reports have been made of potential sexual assaults related to the parliament. A number of these have been referred to the police.

Christian Porter: Milligan allegedly accused of telling a potential witness in the case to delete messages on her phone. Porter continues to assert his innocence but says that he cannot comment further whilst the defamation case is before the court. The ABC is the only party in the defamation case that is taxpayer-funded. Porter advocates for them to behave as a model litigant as is their obligation.


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