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Energy companies threaten High Court challenge | Sky News AustraliaAustralia's major energy companies are reportedly threatening to adopt the legal defence used in the film The Castle if Scott Morrison goes ahead with plans to divest their assets. \n\nThe Australian Energy Council has flagged a potential High Court challenge, claiming the ‘enforcement powers’ being considered by the Coalition could be in breach of the constitution, according to The Australian. \n\nThe legal advice has been included in the council's submission to the Treasury after the government asked for feedback on the plan - including setting a price benchmark for retailers.\n\nEnergy Minister Angus Taylor has criticised the move, claiming the power companies were trying to avoid giving customers a better deal. \n\nImage: Kym Smith \u002F News Corp Australia\n\n\n\n\n
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Pressure mounts for High Court referral for Dutton | Sky News AustraliaThe government could fall further into a minority government as pressure mounts for Peter Dutton to be referred to the High Court. \n\nThe Home Affairs Minister’s interest in childcare centres could render him ineligible to sit in parliament, with Labor citing there is a strong case for a referral. \n\nThe Coalition is facing enormous pressure with the recent defection of Julia Banks to the crossbench and the Victorian state election loss. \n\nImage: News Corp Australia\n\n\n\n
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‘No secret’ Dutton should be referred to the High Court: Bowen | Sky News AustraliaShadow Treasurer Chris Bowen says the government should refer Peter Dutton to the High Court as a matter of principle if there is a cloud over his eligibility. \n\nThe Home Affairs Minister’s eligibility remains under question as his interest in childcare centres could render him ineligible to sit in parliament.\n \nMr Bowen told Sky News Mr Dutton has constitutional questions to answer and believes the minister should refer himself. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Rebel Wilson's High Court bid rejected | Sky News AustraliaActor Rebel Wilson has had her bid to fight her defamation case against Bauer Media in the High Court rejected.\n\nMs Wilson was ordered to pay back millions of dollars she won in a defamation case against the media group over a series of articles published about her.\n\nShe paid back $4.1 million of her $4.7 million compensation after the court of appeal found there was no basis in the evidence to award that amount of money in damages.\n\nImage: Aaron Francis\u002F News Corp Australia \n\n\n\n\n\n
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We don't want High Court referrals to be politicised: Joyce | Sky News AustraliaNationals MP Barnaby Joyce has warned against 'adversarial' referrals to the High Court.\n\nHome Affair Minister Peter Dutton's interest in childcare centres could render him ineligible to sit in parliament, with Labor citing a strong case for a referral.\n\nLabor may have the numbers to refer Mr Dutton without the Coalition's consent if it secures enough support from the crossbench.\n\nLeader of the House Christopher Pyne warned that if Labor attempted to refer Mr Dutton, it would retaliate by referring Independent MP Kerryn Phelps and Labor's Mike Freelander and Tony Zappia over perceived queries about their eligibility to sit in parliament.\n\nMr Joyce has told Sky News politicians should avoid undermining the legitimacy of parliament by issuing 'spurious' referrals to the High Court.
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Malcolm Turnbull urges Liberal MPs to refer Peter Dutton to the High Court | Sky News AustraliaFormer prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has confirmed reports he is urging Liberal Party colleagues to refer Peter Dutton to the High Court to clarify his eligibility to sit in parliament. \n\nMr Turnbull has been texting and calling Liberal MPs while on holiday in New York and encouraging them to cross the floor of the house to vote with Labor to force a referral. \n\nThe issue of Mr Dutton’s eligibility was thrust into the spotlight when it emerged his wife’s childcare business received government funding, a potential conflict of interest under Section 44 of the Constitution. \n\nImage: Kym Smith \u002F News Corp Australia\n
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Pressure mounts for High Court referral for Dutton | Sky News AustraliaThe government could fall further into a minority government as pressure mounts for Peter Dutton to be referred to the High Court. \n\nThe Home Affairs Minister’s interest in childcare centres could render him ineligible to sit in parliament, with Labor citing there is a strong case for a referral. \n\nThe Coalition is facing enormous pressure with the recent defection of Julia Banks to the crossbench and the Victorian state election loss. \n\nImage: News Corp Australia\n\n\n\n
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Australia to help PNG build reliable energy network | Sky News AustraliaAustralia has joined forces with Japan, New Zealand, and America to help Papua New Guinea build a reliable electricity supply.\n\nPrime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed Australia will commit $25 million to ensure 70 per cent of homes in PNG are connected to electricity by 2030.\n\nAt present, only 13 per cent of PNG residents have regular access to energy.
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Huawei challenges Australia to back up security threat claims | Sky News AustraliaHuawei has challenged Australia and other governments, including New Zealand, to provide evidence to back claims the Chinese technology giant poses a security risk. \n\nThe Australian government announced it would block Huawei from taking part in the rollout of the 5G network in August. \n\nThe tech giant’s chairman claims such bans hurt consumers by slowing innovation and increasing prices. \n\n
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