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Former party leader says his latest successor has not shown strong enough character. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning, and happy Friday. Nick Visser here to pick up the blog. Let’s get to it.As many as 9,500 extra Australian students will be able to enrol at university in 2026, after a decision by the Australian Tertiary Education Commission allocating extra places. Continue reading...

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