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Australia weighs two gas reservation models that would boost domestic supply ahead of potential price reforms.
Unions and manufacturers urge immediate action to reserve gas for domestic use, not just future projects.
The first model would pair LNG exporters in Queensland with domestic gas obligations in exchange for export permits.
The second model would require all gas producers to supply a certain volume to the local market.
Labor is weighing a policy that could apply to existing contracts, not just new agreements.
The government is studying export impact and domestic needs while considering global supply concerns.
Australia’s move mirrors a Western Australian gas reservation that requires some LNG production to stay local.
Labor faces pressure from Ed Husic, Greens, and unions to push for stronger domestic gas protections.
Government aims to publish concrete policy details next week as it weighs the options.
Industry groups call for an immediate, simple model to avoid protracted policy design.

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Asylum seekers on Nauru say they are hungry and struggle to survive despite Australia funding.
The government prohibits asylum seekers from working while their protection claims are processed.
A $230 fortnight stipend covers food and supplies but is deemed insufficient by many.
Grapes can cost around $20 and other staples are similarly expensive on the island.
Some asylum seekers have considered illegal work at petrol stations or construction sites to supplement income.
The Nauruan government warned that working without a visa could lead to prosecution or deportation.
Only eight people have gained refugee status since 2023, limiting legal work opportunities.
Scores of asylum seekers have waited months for protection decisions, intensifying hardship.
Advocates call for accountability as critics warn of potential human rights abuses on Nauru.
The Guardian Australia report underscores the health risks from hunger and delayed healthcare on Nauru.

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Wong explains Australia’s stance on Ukraine amid NATO-led efforts and sanctions on Russia.
Wong reflects on attending Donald Trump’s inauguration and Australia’s foreign policy approach.
The interview highlights Australia’s close engagement with Pacific neighbours amid global uncertainty.
Wong discusses how sanctions affect Moscow and the revenue from oil tankers.
The piece situates Australia within a shifting global order and security framework.
The Guardian podcast translates a year of foreign policy developments into policy implications for Australia.
Wong’s comments are framed within broader sanctions, security and diplomatic considerations.
The discussion underscores Australia’s ongoing relations with Pacific partners.
The interview emphasizes the complexity of foreign policy decisions in a volatile era.
Penny Wong is featured as the subject of the Australian Politics podcast.

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Critics say Labor’s response to Briggs’s recommendations falls short of reform and fuels mistrust in ministers’ appointments.
Greens senator Pocock slammed Labor for withholding the report and not adopting all recommendations.
Briggs proposed independent panels and four-year terms to curb patronage and improve vetting.
The report called for a six-month pause before elections to curb last-minute appointments.
Labor unveiled a framework covering 19 of 30 Briggs recommendations but stopped short of full reform.
Crossbench and independent voices criticize the partial response as a trust issue for voters.
The Briggs review found up to half of some portfolios’ picks were direct appointments by ministers.
Recent appointments, like ministers and executives, illustrate ongoing cronyism concerns.
The government says the framework will address 19 recommendations; critics say it lacks full reform.
The Briggs review urges a six-month election pause to prevent gift-like late-term appointments.

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The Mithaka cultural landscape in Queensland is now on the national heritage list, protecting its 33,000 square kilometres of country.
Archaeologists say the Boobera Lagoon quarries include up to 15,000 pits, likely producing over 1.5 million grindstones for bread-making.
The Mithaka quarries are among the largest hunter-gatherer quarries, described as mining on an industrial scale by researchers.
The landscape shows evidence of ancient dams, fish traps, and storage pens used by Mithaka communities.
Traditional owners emphasised ongoing care and custodianship of Mithaka country after native title recognition in 2015.
Researchers note the quarries date back up to three thousand years, with use continuing until colonisation.
Mithaka culture linked to inter-regional trade routes, connecting Gulf of Carpentaria to the Flinders Ranges.
The environment minister described Mithaka as an incredible piece of history now protected for future generations.
Guardians of the site highlight its role in ceremonies and community life across centuries.

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