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- Anthony Albanese backs a ban on protesters wearing masks amid a neo-Nazi crackdown ...
- Donald Trump signals support for a Senate deal to reopen the US government after a record-long shutdown...
- Jannik Sinner storms past Auger-Aliassime to start his ATP Finals title defence.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has endorsed new laws limiting the use of masks and balaclavas at protests, part of a national crackdown on neo-Nazi activity.The announcement follows a far-right rally of about 60 men clad in black outside the New South Wales parliament over the weekend, where speakers repeated antisemitic messages.
Mr Albanese told ABC Radio state efforts to restrict face coverings in public settings are appropriate to ensure public safety.
Meanwhile, New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said he was not briefed on the Sydney neo-Nazi rally due to a "communication error" and would have considered legal action if he had known about the protest's high-profile nature.
Jewish groups condemned the police decision to allow the demonstration as "unfathomable," highlighting ongoing concerns about far-right extremism in Australia.
A reputed rival to Liberal Leader Sussan Ley has refused to categorically rule out a leadership challenge, saying only that he's "not planning on it" ahead of a crucial Liberal Party meeting on climate policy.
Shadow Defence Minister Angus Taylor is leading the push for the party to abandon its current emissions targets, arguing they are unrealistic and economically damaging.
Insiders say the Coalition is expected to agree to water down Australia's climate ambition if it returns to government, while keeping a broad commitment to reach net zero "at some point."
Mr Taylor, who is leading calls to abandon current targets, told the Today Show his party would never back net-zero.
"The one thing I can absolutely guarantee you is that we won't be supporting economically destructive and unachievable targets. We won't be supporting Labor's failed net-zero plan which has been an absolute disaster driving up electricity prices - driving up the price of everything for Australians. because energy is the economy. That I can guarantee but I won't pre-empt the outcome of the party room."
Experts warn such a move could put Australia in breach of its Paris Agreement obligations and expose it to legal consequences.
Former Prime Minister John Howard says the dismissal of Gough [[goff]] Whitlam 50 years ago taught Australians important lessons about their democracy.
At the time of the dismissal, Mr Howard was a junior shadow minister under Malcolm Fraser and among those in the opposition who backed the move to block supply, triggering the 1975 constitutional crisis.
Reflecting on the events, Mr Howard said the episode showed Australia's constitution was both durable and workable, ultimately allowing voters to decide their government.
They did so decisively, giving Mr Fraser the largest majority since federation.
Still, he defended Gough Whitlam as an "outstanding parliamentarian."
"As an all-round parliamentarian, Whitlam was the best I ever saw. He could debate very well, and he had a great sense of humour and he could be very effective and cutting in debate, but he could also bring a gentle touch which some others couldn’t. But in the end, he ran a chaotic government."
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said the dismissal was a calculated plot, hatched by conservative forces in the pursuit of power.
Australia has paused to mark the 107th anniversary of the armistice that ended fighting in World War I.
Remembrance Day is used to honour all the people who have fought and died in wars since.
The year 2025 also marks 80 years since the end of World War II in 1945.
Ceremonies are being held at memorials throughout the country.
Major General Greg Melick delivered a commemorative address at the War Memorial in Canberra.
"As we gather for another Remembrance Day ceremony, it is fitting that we remember the sacrifice of so many who've allowed us to enjoy the way of life we enjoy today. The more than 103,000 names on the honour roll and the sacred site behind me are a stark reminder of the price paid by so many and their families. We also remember too the tens of thousands who gave their health."
To tennis now...
And Italy's Jannik Sinner opened his ATP Finals title defence with a 7-5 6-1 win over injury-hit Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime in Turin.
Sinner, extending his indoor hardcourt winning streak to 27 matches, overpowered Auger-Aliassime, who required medical attention for a left calf problem in the second set.
The Italian dominated with sharp backhand and forehand winners, breaking his opponent at key moments and serving out the match with an ace.
Sinner now battles Carlos Alcaraz for year-end world number one, while all four players in the Bjorn Borg group still have a chance to reach the semi-finals.
Tuesday's action shifts to the Jimmy Connors Group, with Alcaraz facing last year's finalist Taylor Fritz and Lorenzo Musetti taking on our very own Alex de Minaur.
