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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Labor MPs have spoken out against the proposed lifetime ban on asylum seekers and refugees, calling it "extreme", "evil" and "sick". The Coalition wants to block those sent to Manus Island or Nauru in recent years from ever obtaining any sort of Australian visa The co-founder of Tasmania's second largest salmon farming company has warned of a looming environmental disaster if fish stocks in Macquarie Harbour are not reduced. A study in February showed the fish were stressed, struggling to breathe and had stopped feeding About 200 staff members at Dreamworld returned to work today as part of a "cautious and staged" recovery. Earlier today, police removed rafts from the Thunder River Rapids ride as part of their ongoing investigation into the deaths of four people last week Did you know you can now get ABC News in Facebook Messenger? Well you can, as of today. Just follow this link to find out how it works. Here's what's coming up: 5:00pm AEDT: Foreign Minister Julie Bishop will launch a sugar free cook book in Sydney 8:30pm AEDT: ABC's Four Corners investigates the Australian salmon industry 8:30pm AEDT: David Gonski AC will deliver the keynote address at a business dinner 9:30pm AEDT: Health Minister Sussan Ley will be among the guests on ABC's Q&A Top Stories Robb did not approach PM about new role with Chinese company Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull confirms he has not spoken with former trade minister Andrew Robb about his new role with the Chinese company that now operates the Port of Darwin, as the Opposition calls for proof that the rules are being followed. Tasmanian Government 'ignored salmon overstocking warning' The co-founder of Tasmania's second largest salmon farming company breaks industry ranks to warn of a looming environmental disaster if fish stocks in Macquarie Harbour are not reduced. Patient in oxygen, catheter mix-up wasn't in respiratory ward 'due to capacity issues' A former Socceroo who died in an Adelaide hospital after an oxygen tube was connected to his catheter was assigned to a ward that did not specialise in his care because of capacity issues, a coronial inquest hears. Pell failed to care for young abuse victims, commission told Cardinal George Pell and other senior officials failed to exercise proper care for children in a Melbourne parish by not acting on information of sexual misconduct by a paedophile priest, according to final submissions to the royal commission into child abuse. Asylum seeker lifetime visa ban is 'extreme', 'evil', 'sick': Labor MPs Labor MPs lash out at the Federal Government's proposed lifetime ban on asylum seekers and refugees, calling it an "extreme policy from a desperate prime minister and a desperate Government". Investigation into mental health treatment provided to accused bus driver killer The Queensland Government orders an independent external investigation into the mental health treatment given to the man accused of killing Brisbane bus driver Manmeet Alisher last week. Dreamworld staff begin return to work almost a week after fatal accident About 200 staff members at Dreamworld return to work as part of a "cautious and staged" recovery following the deaths of four people on a ride last week. New ACT ministry revealed as Andrew Barr formally re-elected Chief Minister Andrew Barr is formally re-elected as ACT Chief Minister, names his new Cabinet and outlines his plans for his new Government's first 100 days during the first sitting of the ninth Legislative Assembly. Major banks could lift mortgage repayments While the Reserve Bank is expected to keep interest rates steady, new regulations are likely to see mortgage rates go up or home loan discounts be cut. Scientists urge Government not to wind back marine reserves A group of scientists is urging the Government not to wind back the scale of the nation's 40 marine reserves, contrary to the advice of its advisory panel. Ricciardo fuming at Vettel, Hamilton after Mexico GP Daniel Ricciardo eventually finishes third after Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen cop time penalties in a controversial Mexican F1 Grand Prix. Clinton vows not to be 'knocked off course' in final week of election campaign Hillary Clinton vows she will not be "knocked off course" in the election's final days, as she seeks to push past a new FBI email inquiry that has delivered a late jolt to her race against Donald Trump. Family at Lutz-Manrique funeral call for better disability support Loved ones of the parents and their two children who died in a murder-suicide on Sydney's northern beaches use a funeral mass to call on society to better support families of children with disabilities. As it happened: Thousands turn out to watch Melbourne Cup parade People from across Australia turn out for the Melbourne Cup parade on the eve of the race that stops a nation to greet jockeys and trainers with cheers of support. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum October surprise jolts Clinton campaign By Bruce Wolpe Can Dreamworld's leaders save the now-maligned theme park? By Antoinette Lattouf 'Never leave anyone behind': 50 years from Charlie Perkins' graduation By Brooke Boney Megan and Tiffany: Love doesn't need labelling By Deirdre Fidge Just In Could a disrupted sleep also disturb your gut? 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Business • Banking sector credit outlook cut on housing worries • Major banks could lift mortgage repayments • ANZ sells Asian retail bank to Singapore's DBS Politics • Asylum seeker lifetime visa ban is 'extreme', 'evil', 'sick': Labor MPs • Robb did not approach PM about new role with Chinese company • Xenophon team throws paid parental leave changes into doubt Sport • Ricciardo fuming at Vettel, Hamilton after Mexico GP • Are you ready for Australia's summer of cricket? • 'Inexperienced' Proteas batsmen could crumble, Siddle says Science and Tech • Would you change your name for a free phone? • Space crew returns to Earth after four-month mission • Frankenstein's monster could have driven humanity to extinction: scientists Environment • Victoria's Premier to head taskforce planning for Hazelwood's closure • Streets reopen after gas leak emergency in Brisbane • Energy security, cashless welfare cards to dominate Turnbull's SA visit Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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