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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 18 Sep, 2011 Top Stories More Top Stories » Coalition unlikely to back Migration Act changes The Coalition has given its strongest indication yet it will not support changes to the Migration Act as they are currently drafted, saying they strip asylum seekers of their protections. Opposition frontbencher Greg Hunt says the changes, which would grant the immigration minister broad powers to send asylum seekers overseas for processing, go too far. "What they are looking at is breaching all of the Australian obligations and duties under the 1951 convention," he said. More » Greens seek 5pc tax cut for small business Another vintage plane crashes at air show Lockyer goes under knife, could face Manly Sailor allegedly raped on Navy ship Obama to propose 'Buffett Tax' on millionaires Princess Mary to visit Australia in November Police leave to extradite collar bomb suspect Earthquake shakes north Queensland Britain plans to introduce same-sex marriage More Analysis » Wiggling out of agreement, one policy at a time Why is politics so nasty and crappy at the moment? Why does it feel so rootless and shallow? Perhaps it's got something to do with our politicians' inability to reach agreement, even where agreement essentially exists. Despite its other failings, this has to be the one of the great weaknesses of the Australian political system. More » Kevin O'Turnbull: the tea party ticket Chumming the water Change attitudes, not the constitution Powerful relationships: media and leaders Without society change, law change is useless Women make pastry not policy Forget Gallop and Demetriou, what about Nine's Rugby disaster? Hotel California: the euro zone monetary crisis Inquiry must expand not limit our media choices Just In More Just In » Greens seek 5pc tax cut for small business The Greens say they will push for a 5 per cent tax break for small businesses at next month's tax forum. More » Coalition unlikely to back Migration Act changes Berlusconi transcripts detail alleged sexual boasts Obama to propose 'Buffett Tax' on millionaires Lockyer goes under knife, could face Manly Britain plans to introduce same-sex marriage Three killed in Sri Lanka train crash Man charged over teen's murder at Logan Police leave to extradite collar bomb suspect Greek PM cancels US trip as debt crisis deepens World More World » Berlusconi transcripts detail alleged sexual boasts Opponents of Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi have called for him to quit over phone transcripts in which he allegedly boasts of his popularity with women. In one dated January 1, 2009, Mr Berlusconi, who will shortly celebrate his 75th birthday, tells how women were scrambling to spend the night with him. More » Another vintage plane crashes at air show Blair met Gaddafi ahead of Lockerbie release Obama to propose 'Buffett Tax' on millionaires Britain plans to introduce same-sex marriage US links militant group to Pakistan government British police seek Guardian's hacking sources Greek PM cancels US trip as debt crisis deepens Gaddafi strongholds repel fresh assaults Business More Business » Greek PM cancels US trip as debt crisis deepens Greece's PM George Papandreou cancels a visit to the US to deal with a deepening crisis at home, days before European Union and IMF inspectors decide on further funding for the debt-ridden country. Finance minister Evangelors Venizelos rushed to allay fears the cancelled trip signalled imminent default, saying such talk was "ridiculous". More » Greens seek 5pc tax cut for small business Obama to propose 'Buffett Tax' on millionaires Alleged UBS rogue trader weeps in court Politics More Politics » Lawyers warn migration changes may block courts Legal experts say they are concerned the draft legislation allowing asylum seekers to be processed offshore may be structured so it cannot be challenged in court. Under the changes, Immigration Minister Chris Bowen would have broad powers to send refugees to a third country for processing if he can prove to Parliament that it is in the public interest. More » US, Europe clash over debt crisis Palestinians to seek full UN membership Draft migration changes go too far: Abbott Health Services Union severs ties with ALP Sport More Sport » Lockyer goes under knife, could face Manly Inspirational Broncos skipper Darren Lockyer has undergone facial surgery after Saturday's win, and it is up to him whether he backs up to play against Manly on Friday. More » Deans concedes Wallabies were outplayed Battling Wales hold off Samoa Carlton to target blue-chip forward Gunners fall victim to friendly fire Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Bus-size satellite heading for Earth North America correspondent Lisa Millar A 20-year-old satellite the size of a bus is falling out of orbit and is expected to crash somewhere on Earth next week. More » Space station crew makes safe return to Earth On the Seventh Day, he logged off Record number of child porn sites investigated NASA unveils plans for deep space rocket Environment More Environment » BP set to start Bight oil exploration BP says it has final approval to start seismic surveys in its oil search in the Great Australian Bight. 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