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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Labor MPs break ranks with Minns over Israel-Hamas conflict
A quarter of NSW Labor MPs have declared their support for Palestine, breaking ranks with Premier Chris Minns who has shown unwavering support for Israel.
- by Alexandra Smith and Michael McGowan
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Later and louder: NSW rips up regulations in pursuit of vibrant summer
Venues offering live music and entertainment will be able to trade later and avoid vexatious noise complaints under a suite of reforms introduced to parliament.
- by Michael Koziol
Opinion
Voice to parliament
After Voice defeat, Minns’ path to a treaty looks tricky
Before the election, Chris Minns promised to work towards a treaty with the state’s Indigenous nations. But the Voice result has made that more complex and difficult.
- by Alexandra Smith
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State Parliament
Negligent employers face up to 20 years jail over worker deaths
New industrial manslaughter laws will be introduced in NSW to hold liable employers to account. It follows 41 employees dying across the state this year.
- by Michael McGowan
Minns government to examine police strip-search powers
NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley has concerns about the controversial practice, following revelations that girls as young as 12 were being searched.
- by Michael McGowan, Max Maddison and Laura Banks
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State Parliament
NSW Libs blame Morrison, party ‘dysfunction’ and voter fatigue for election loss
Nick Greiner’s port-mortem says “It’s time” factor was the main reason behind the Perrottet government’s loss at March election – but Scott Morrison didn’t help either.
- by Michael McGowan
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NSW Police misconduct
Girls aged 12 and 13 strip-searched by NSW Police
Experts say the increasing number of females aged between 12 and 17 being forced to remove or move their clothing was “child abuse”, “draconian” and “barbaric”.
- by Laura Banks
Upset Minns wary of Indigenous treaty after Voice rejection
NSW Premier Chris Minns says he doesn’t have a timeline on when promised consultation for a treaty will begin, warning the process could take several years.
- by Michael McGowan
‘A special, magical place’: Inside the Sydney institution that changed the city forever
The founder of one of Sydney’s most beloved cafes, Badde Manors, died last week. His widow remembers the man and the mark he made.
- by Gina Richter
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Minns backs use of extraordinary police powers for pro-Palestine rally
Sydney’s sense of cohesion would come under threat if the rally on Sunday descended into violent chaos, the NSW Premier Chris Minns warned.
- by Max Maddison, Alexandra Smith and Michael McGowan
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State Parliament
Transport Minister Jo Haylen embroiled in new staffing row
Internal documents show Haylen’s office pushed for public servants with Labor links to work in roles meant to be politically neutral.
- by Michael McGowan and Matt O'Sullivan