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Human embryos have been successfully developed in a Petri dish for up to 14 days after fertilisation. It could open up an ethical debate because human embryos normally implant into the wall of the uterus after seven days

Here's what's coming up:

  • 7.35am AEST: Treasurer Scott Morrison will address a Tax Institute breakfast in Sydney

  • 10:30am AEST: The families of three Aboriginal children murdered at Bowraville, and their supporters, will hold a rally. It is anticipated that the NSW Parliament will debate a bill that would clear the way for justice

  • 11:30am AEST: 'Postcard Bandit' Brenden Abbott is expected to appear in the Perth Magistrates Court after being extradited from Queensland yesterday

  • 12:00pm AEST: A vigil will be held at the Immigration Department's Melbourne office to honour the two refugees who set themselves alight on Nauru

  • 6:15pm AEST: Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is scheduled to be on RN Drive

  • 7.30pm AEST: Opposition Leader Bill Shorten will give his budget reply speech. He will then be interviewed on a special broadcast of 7.30 which starts at 8pm

 
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