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NewsMail Morning Edition Thu 19 Sep, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Asylum policy offensive and illegal: Indonesian MP A member of the Indonesian parliamentary foreign affairs commission has described the Federal Government's asylum seeker policy as "offensive" and "illegal". The Coalition's policy, dubbed Operation Sovereign Borders, officially began yesterday. It includes turning boats back to Indonesia, buying old boats from Indonesian fishermen and paying Indonesians to spy on people smuggling operations. Indonesian MP Tantowi Yahya told Lateline the commission has "major concerns" the policy will interfere with his country's sovereignty. Mr Yahya says the two countries need to work together or Australia risks damaging relations with Indonesia. More » US Fed will not cut $US85b-a-month stimulus program Six killed after bus and train collide in Canada ACT to introduce Marriage Equality Bill Abbott purges key public servants on 'action day' Body found in Gosford believed to be child killer deported from Canada James O'Connor reportedly removed from Perth Airport, barred from flying with Wallabies after Argentina win More Analysis » Modern politics 101: adapt or perish The notion of community is being reshaped by a revolution in communication. It's a process without a visible endpoint, and with almost limitless implications. In the face of that sort of change, why should we assume that any institution or framework is impervious? If this has implications for media, why should it not also have implications for politics? And so, in a world in which appeals to tradition and the loyalties of the last century have lost their effect, the Australian Labor Party may or may not have a place. More » Where are all the 'others' we keep voting for? A housing bubble isn't the problem Will Abbott play a winning strategy on foreign affairs? The intelligent design of Tony Abbott's new cabinet If it's broke, you've got to fix it Drawing the line: science, ethics and magic Rules of the pageant: a challenge to the stereotype Foreign investment is always a two-faced policy Julie Bishop is no 'token woman' Just In More Just In » PNG govt passes laws to take over former BHP Ok Tedi mine by PNG correspondent Liam Fox The Papua New Guinea government has rammed legislation through parliament giving it complete ownership of the controversial Ok Tedi mine. More » Kiwis one win from taking America's Cup SA Premier warns Christmas is Holden deadline Russia to hand UN evidence showing 'rebels behind chemical attack' Australian researchers 'deeply disappointed' over failed scramjet experiment Fourteen people arrested in Singapore over match-fixing Booker Prize to be open to all novels written in English Chinese woman survives 15 days trapped down well Six killed after bus and train collide in Canada US Fed will not cut $US85b-a-month stimulus program World More World » PNG govt passes laws to take over former BHP Ok Tedi mine by PNG correspondent Liam Fox The Papua New Guinea government has rammed legislation through parliament giving it complete ownership of the controversial Ok Tedi mine. More » Kiwis one win from taking America's Cup Russia to hand UN evidence showing 'rebels behind chemical attack' Fourteen people arrested in Singapore over match-fixing Booker Prize to be open to all novels written in English Chinese woman survives 15 days trapped down well Business More Business » RBA talks down risk of a property bubble By business reporter Pat McGrath Reserve Bank assistant governor Malcolm Edey cautions against "unrealistic alarm" amid warnings a property bubble is emerging. More » WA loses its AAA credit rating as revenue declines and debt blows out Mining minister warns miners to start projects or lose leases Economic index points to stronger economic growth over the coming years Local share market slips on wait for US Fed news Politics More Politics » SA Premier warns Christmas is Holden deadline South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill says Holden will stop making cars in Australia from 2016 unless the Federal Government commits by Christmas to more taxpayer support. More » ACT to introduce Marriage Equality Bill Asylum policy offensive and illegal: Indonesian MP Aid agencies criticise AusAID realignment Child protection workers blame staff levels for boy's death Sport More Sport » Clarke tips Warner to silence critics Australia captain Michael Clarke says he expects David Warner to bounce back from a troubled tour of England. More » History awaits the Dockers in Subiaco prelim James O'Connor removed from Perth Airport Ashes to feature extra DRS reviews Australia to play France away in Davis Cup Storm say old Knights are no weakness Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Technical glitch gives Iranians temporary social media access Iran has admitted a technical glitch allowed some Iranians temporary access to banned social networking websites Facebook and Twitter. More » Liberal MP hits out at science 'confusion' in Abbott ministry Scientists say humans key factor in global warming Scientists question new cabinet announcement Voyager 1 spacecraft enters interstellar space Environment More Environment » PNG landowners conned by companies cutting down forests: O'Neill By PNG correspondent Liam Fox Papua New Guinea's prime minister Peter O'Neill says a controversial type of land lease has allowed foreign companies to con traditional landowners and chop down forests. 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