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"I feel honoured that a country like Australia opens it's doors to welcome someone like me." One of Australia's newest citizens hopes to use her expertise as an ecologist to protect the nation's native animals. Story via Maeve Bannister aapnews.com.au/a/qXVnXHML

Foreign Minister Penny Wong insists a diplomatic clash between the US and China over a suspected spy balloon won't derail upcoming talks involving Australia. Via Andrew Brown and Maeve Bannister #AusPol aapnews.com.au/a/dRxwpuwY

On the 15th anniversary of the national apology to the stolen generations, Anthony Albanese has called on Australians to support an Indigenous voice. Meanwhile, Peter Dutton has apologised for not attending the 2008 national apology. Full story: aapnews.com.au/a/kzlEXUjB #AusPol

Australia has made a parliamentary demonstration of solidarity with Ukraine ahead of marking one year since Russia's invasion. Full story via Maeve Bannister: aapnews.com.au/a/AEPGbUlB 📷 | Mick Tsikas - AAP Photos #AusPol

"Demand is now spiralling." Welfare support organisations are facing huge demand for services as cost of living increases hit low-income households, a parliamentary inquiry has been told. Via Maeve Bannister #AusPol aapnews.com.au/a/BMNnXTlW

"Dealing with Centrelink is a full-time job." A man wrongfully accused of owing the government $11,000 has told a royal commission how the robodebt program made him feel like a criminal and a cheat. Via Maeve Bannister aapnews.com.au/a/gBVdZSmy

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull will front the royal commission into the unlawful robodebt scheme. Mr Turnbull will give evidence on Monday, as the commission enters its last week of hearings. Via Andrew Brown & Maeve Bannister #AusPol aapnews.com.au/a/mPEpwcMx

"The proposal is irrational in every dimension and an affront to public administration." Australia's new security deal with the US and UK is the worst international decision since conscription, Paul Keating says. Story via Maeve Bannister: aapnews.com.au/a/YGYqBHnx 📷 | AAP

"I will not be lectured about sexism and misogyny by this man." Julia Gillard's history-making misogyny speech has been transformed into a new play which imagines the lead up to the iconic parliamentary moment. Via Maeve Bannister #AusPol aapnews.com.au/a/JXVkmIMR

The federal attorney-general is urging MPs from across politics to support the Indigenous voice as he introduces a bill for a referendum. Via Maeve Bannister and Andrew Brown #AusPol aapnews.com.au/a/mPayzcMx

"There are no two sides to this debate." Actress, writer and transgender rights advocate Georgie Stone has urged all Australians to call out anti-trans bigotry and stand up for LGBTQI rights. Via Maeve Bannister aapnews.com.au/a/XldmqIYw

The Liberal Party will oppose an Indigenous voice in the constitution, but support a revised referendum to recognise Indigenous people and a legislated voice. More via Rudi Maxwell and Maeve Bannister: aapnews.com.au/a/YGVnYHnx 📷| AAP Photos #AusPol

UPDATE | Police and prosecutors had a relationship "beset by tension" from the outset of an investigation into former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins' rape allegations, an independent inquiry has been told. Latest via Maeve Bannister: aapnews.com.au/a/bqNXjfLN

"Every year we think it can't get worse and every year it does." Australia's rental crisis has reached new heights with tenants on a full-time minimum wage only able to afford less than one per cent of the listings on offer. Story via Maeve Bannister aapnews.com.au/a/wPoZLiqZ

The ACT's top prosecutor believes he warned Lisa Wilkinson against giving a Logies speech about Brittany Higgins, but conceded he should have been clearer. Latest via Maeve Bannister aapnews.com.au/a/qXpyPUML

Coming up on #AfternoonBriefing on the ABC News channel at 4pm: - Simon Birmingham - Kristy McBain MP, Member for Eden Monaro - Kieran Pender - @jack_toohey - and #auspol journos Maeve Bannister, Clare Armstrong and Tom McIlroy

Everything you need to know about what was uncovered in harrowing robodebt hearings, ahead of the royal commission’s findings due tomorrow Australian Associated Press (AAP): canberratimes.com.au/story/8117283/…

"Consent is in everything we do, it's not just in sexual activity." It can be as simple as asking a question but for many Australians sexual consent is confusing, misunderstood or ignored. Story via Maeve Bannister aapnews.com.au/a/NAAJqFdJ

"Racist views are not welcome." Organisers of a pro-Palestine protest say an upcoming rally in Sydney will go ahead despite police and the state's premier rejecting their plan to take to the streets. Full story via Maeve Bannister and Luke Costin: aapnews.com.au/a/pglbQcrA

"AAP's trusted, independent newswire is vital to a thriving and diverse news media landscape in Australia." AAP is set to receive $6 million from the federal government to continue the newswire’s pivotal role supporting public-interest journalism. More: aap.com.au/announcements/…