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More pollies good for democracy, electoral experts say

More pollies good for democracy, electoral experts say

Electoral experts say lifting the number of politicians would improve democracy but remain undecided on whether territories should have more senators.

One in three to get slice of $815m in insurer payouts

One in three to get slice of $815m in insurer payouts

One in three to get slice of $815m in insurer payouts

One in three to get slice of $815m in insurer payouts

More than 5.6 million Australians could be eligible for a payout after insurers were found to have unnecessarily complex pricing promises and practices.

Russians launch High Court bid for seized Canberra land

Russians launch High Court bid for seized Canberra land

Russians launch High Court bid for seized Canberra land

Russians launch High Court bid for seized Canberra land

The High Court has agreed to hear a Russian court challenge to the validity of new federal laws seeking to regain control of a block of land in Canberra.

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Australians will 'rise to occasion' on Indigenous voice

Australians will 'rise to occasion' on Indigenous voice

Despite federal parliament taking a break for winter, politicians will keep the heat on the proposal for an Indigenous voice.

Australia's first cybersecurity boss to fight hackers

Australia's first cybersecurity boss to fight hackers

Senior Air Force commander Darren Goldie will become Australia's first cybersecurity co-ordinator as the federal government seeks to ward off hackers.

Colourful love of Frida and Diego on show in Adelaide

Colourful love of Frida and Diego on show in Adelaide

Diego and Frida: Love and Revolution is opening at the Art Gallery of South Australia.

Low productivity growth bringing less bang for the buck

Low productivity growth bringing less bang for the buck

Anaemic productivity growth is fuelling Australia's cost of living woes and immediate action is needed to fix the problem, an independent official warns.

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Bush telehealth to push on despite looming restrictions

Bush telehealth to push on despite looming restrictions

Bush telehealth to push on despite looming restrictions

Bush telehealth to push on despite looming restrictions

Rural Australians continue to turn to technology for quick and discrete healthcare, while the Medical Board cracks down on online prescription providers.

Fadden candidates unveiled, as coalition targets seat

Fadden candidates unveiled, as coalition targets seat

Fadden candidates unveiled, as coalition targets seat

Fadden candidates unveiled, as coalition targets seat

Liberal leader Peter Dutton is campaigning in the seat of Fadden as the Australian Electoral Commission reveals the candidate list for the by-election.

Billions for green hydrogen but no idea on break-even

Billions for green hydrogen but no idea on break-even

Billions for green hydrogen but no idea on break-even

Billions for green hydrogen but no idea on break-even

Green hydrogen champions will get subsidies to bridge the gap between the fuel's cost and what the market is prepared to pay, with no timeline for profits.

A 'wake-up call' for rural health after $6.5b shortfall

A 'wake-up call' for rural health after $6.5b shortfall

A 'wake-up call' for rural health after $6.5b shortfall

A 'wake-up call' for rural health after $6.5b shortfall

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is calling on governments to tackle health inequity by incentivising doctors to live and work in the bush.

Government announces review of legal aid agreement

Government announces review of legal aid agreement

Government announces review of legal aid agreement

Government announces review of legal aid agreement

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has announced details of an independent review into the way governments support legal services.

PwC penalty necessary, but don't cut contracts: Dutton

PwC penalty necessary, but don't cut contracts: Dutton

PwC penalty necessary, but don't cut contracts: Dutton

PwC penalty necessary, but don't cut contracts: Dutton

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says essential government services will be disrupted if the government cuts all contracts with embattled consultancy firm PwC.

Vote 'yes' and make our lives better, say land councils

Vote 'yes' and make our lives better, say land councils

Vote 'yes' and make our lives better, say land councils

Vote 'yes' and make our lives better, say land councils

Heads of the NT land councils have travelled to Canberra to speak with politicians about the 2023 Barunga Declaration in support of an Indigenous voice.

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Australian shares suffer worst fall in three months

The local share market dropped 1.6 per cent after the US central bank chairman said interest rates needed to rise further.

Funding plea to stop ABC losing its voice in Pacific

The ABC says sustained and strategic funding is needed if the federal government wants to continue wielding soft power in the Pacific.

Mining members to split from construction union

Mining and energy workers have overwhelmingly voted in favour of splitting from the CFMMEU in a formal ballot.

MPs told to lift behaviour standards in parliament

As they return to their electorates for a lengthy winter break, MPs have been asked to reflect on their behaviour, language and tone in federal parliament.

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'Get on with the program': PM's blunt housing message

A stoush over Labor's $10 billion housing fund has boiled over in parliament, with the prime minister sending a direct message to the Greens.

Experts divided on rent controls and housing supply

A freeze on rents may be welcomed by struggling tenants but there is a live debate on the likely impact of such a policy on housing affordability and supply.

Senate inquiry adds to scrutiny of Perth Mint fumbles

Perth Mint faces a Senate inquiry on top of an audit and compliance overhaul amid longstanding issues and controversies including gold bars alloyed with silver.

PwC tax breach 'trashed' consultation process

Actions taken by consulting firm PwC have been blasted as deeply disappointing by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, who says people are right to be angry.

Parliamentary plea for former pilot's prison release

The wife of an Australian citizen and former military pilot facing extradition to the US was on the floor of parliament, as calls grow for his release.

Proposal to tighten 'inadequate' foreign bribery laws

Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has proposed fixing Australia's "grossly inadequate" foreign bribery laws to increase deterrents and punishments.

Another electric vehicle breaks Australian price record

The lowest price for an electric vehicle in Australia has fallen even lower as automakers battle for a slice of the market.

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