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No lobbying reform commitment after transparency call

No lobbying reform commitment after transparency call

A scathing assessment of how corporate interests lobby federal politicians has sparked calls for stronger laws and oversight to protect trust in democracy.

Bots doing mundane jobs among 'transformational' pledge

Bots doing mundane jobs among 'transformational' pledge

Bots doing mundane jobs among 'transformational' pledge

Bots doing mundane jobs among 'transformational' pledge

Australia's largest state budget, criticised as boring and vague, has prompted promises from political hopefuls of a more "transformational" government.

Labor revels in election afterglow as ministry sworn in

Labor revels in election afterglow as ministry sworn in

Labor revels in election afterglow as ministry sworn in

Labor revels in election afterglow as ministry sworn in

Smiles were abundant following a big election victory as new and old members of the Labor ministry gathered to be sworn in at Government House.

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US and China reach deal to cut trade tariffs - for now

US and China reach deal to cut trade tariffs - for now

The US and China have agreed to slash tariffs for 90 days following talks aiming to end a trade war that's raised fears for the global economy.

First white South Africans to arrive as refugees in US

First white South Africans to arrive as refugees in US

The first group of white South Africans are expected to arrive as refugees in the US as soon as next week, under a controversial Trump administration plan.

Greenland's new PM says the US will not get the island

Greenland's new PM says the US will not get the island

Greenland's new leader has declared the United States will not get the Arctic island, as Donald Trump ramps up threats to take control of the territory.

Trump considering ways to serve a third term in top job

Trump considering ways to serve a third term in top job

President Donald Trump says he's considering ways to serve a third term in the White House.

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Netanyahu to visit Hungary, defying ICC arrest warrant

Netanyahu to visit Hungary, defying ICC arrest warrant

Netanyahu to visit Hungary, defying ICC arrest warrant

Netanyahu to visit Hungary, defying ICC arrest warrant

In defiance of an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court, Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Hungary this week.

Anti-Elon Musk protesters swarm Tesla showrooms

Anti-Elon Musk protesters swarm Tesla showrooms

Anti-Elon Musk protesters swarm Tesla showrooms

Anti-Elon Musk protesters swarm Tesla showrooms

Crowds protesting billionaire Elon Musk’s purge of US government departments began rallying outside Tesla dealerships throughout American cities.

US Pentagon staff could face lie detectors over leaks

US Pentagon staff could face lie detectors over leaks

US Pentagon staff could face lie detectors over leaks

US Pentagon staff could face lie detectors over leaks

The Pentagon’s intelligence and law enforcement arms are investigating what it says are leaks of national security information.

Trump signs a bill to avoid a government shutdown

Trump signs a bill to avoid a government shutdown

Trump signs a bill to avoid a government shutdown

Trump signs a bill to avoid a government shutdown

President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation funding the government through to the end of September.

Rival rallies for South Korea’s impeached president

Rival rallies for South Korea’s impeached president

Rival rallies for South Korea’s impeached president

Rival rallies for South Korea’s impeached president

Thousands of South Koreans have filled the streets of downtown Seoul in massive rival rallies for and against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.

Australia gains in corruption index but threats persist

Australia gains in corruption index but threats persist

Australia gains in corruption index but threats persist

Australia gains in corruption index but threats persist

Oversight and anti-corruption bodies need to be adequately resourced and truly independent if public trust in democracy is to continue, a former ombudsman says.

Trump says Musk will find billions in Pentagon waste

Trump says Musk will find billions in Pentagon waste

Trump says Musk will find billions in Pentagon waste

Trump says Musk will find billions in Pentagon waste

US President Donald Trump has flagged that his billionaire buddy Elon Musk will soon begin scrutinising the Pentagon for wasted taxpayer dollars.

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Man thrown lifeline backs whistleblower in court battle

A former tax official who blew the lid on heavy-handed debt recovery tactics has suffered a major legal blow in his fight for whistleblower protection.

Home affairs, immigration ministers dumped in reshuffle

Clare O'Neil and Andrew Giles are moving on from their portfolios after months of intense political pressure over their handling of a High Court case.

Katter wants to toss King off coins, use local heroes

Australia should to scrap images of British monarchs on coins and replace them with national identities, a federal MP says.

Tasmanian premier reveals health, stadia ministers

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has revealed who'll take on the health and stadia and events portfolios as he dons different ministerial hats in a reshuffle.

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