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Labor MP says recognising statehood would deprive Hamas – ‘built largely on grievance’ – of power over Gaza and speed up peace processFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor MP Ed Husic says Australia should immediately join the UK in preparing to recognise Palestinian statehood, describing a tide of “moral momentum” that requires the Albanese government to reconsider its position on the war in Gaza.The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, will hold more talks with his UK counterpart, Keir Starmer, in coming days, but has stopped short of matching

River Action says failure to publish and put into practice policy on nationalisation of failing water firms is unlawfulA river charity is taking legal action against the environment secretary, Steve Reed, accusing him of an unlawful failure to publish his policy on taking failing water companies into temporary nationalisation.Lawyers for River Action argue that Thames Water has breached its duties and violated its licence conditions seriously and repeatedly, making it the clearest possible case for special administration. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jul/30/charity-in-legal-action-against-minister-for-failing-to-act-over-thames-water Author : Sandra Laville Environment correspondent Publish date : 2025-07-29 23:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to

United Australia party senator says checks would have been another layer of digital surveillance. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastChris Bowen was also asked on 7.30 for his reaction to the decision by the UK prime minister to recall his cabinet from their summer break for an emergency meeting on the Gaza crisis.Asked if Australia, as a middle power, would join a joint effort to ensure more aid gets into Gaza, Bowen said:I think the best thing I can do, Sarah, is very warmly and strongly and positively point you to the