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Ex-minister urges probe of Andrew's UK trade envoy role

Ex-minister urges probe of Andrew's UK trade envoy role

A former UK business secretary says police or prosecutors should check whether criminal corruption took place during Andrew's stint as trade envoy.

'Time to deliver': blame shifted on hospital bed block

'Time to deliver': blame shifted on hospital bed block

'Time to deliver': blame shifted on hospital bed block

'Time to deliver': blame shifted on hospital bed block

While thousands of older Australians lie stranded in hospitals, the federal government has put responsibility for aged care squarely on states and territories.

Ticket to rideshare: disability groups call for change

Ticket to rideshare: disability groups call for change

Ticket to rideshare: disability groups call for change

Ticket to rideshare: disability groups call for change

Transport subsidy schemes around Australia need urgent reform to give people with disabilities greater choice and lower costs, a report has found.

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Complacency risk as Australia's corruption rank slides

Complacency risk as Australia's corruption rank slides

The Albanese government is being warned complacency risks further slides in global corruption rankings, with transparency advocates calling for urgent action.

'Soul destroying': print workshop forced to make cuts

'Soul destroying': print workshop forced to make cuts

Instead of celebrating its 45th anniversary, the Australian Print Workshop is contending with the loss of state government funding.

US names Rubio, Tony Blair, Kushner to Gaza board

US names Rubio, Tony Blair, Kushner to Gaza board

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former UK leader Tony Blair and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner are members of a "Board of Peace" to govern Gaza.

PM caught in backlash as transparency pleas grow

PM caught in backlash as transparency pleas grow

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces calls to bolster transparency as Labor starts the new year ramming through complex legislation with reduced oversight.

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Hate crackdown spells end for Australia's neo-Nazis

Hate crackdown spells end for Australia's neo-Nazis

Hate crackdown spells end for Australia's neo-Nazis

Hate crackdown spells end for Australia's neo-Nazis

Having spent months trying to position themselves as a mainstream political force, the country's most vocal neo-Nazi groups will fold to avoid arrest.

Religious text carve out in hate speech laws 'narrow'

Religious text carve out in hate speech laws 'narrow'

Religious text carve out in hate speech laws 'narrow'

Religious text carve out in hate speech laws 'narrow'

Senior figures in the attorney-general's department have been quizzed on whether proposed hate speech laws would outlaw common protest chants.

Alarm sounded over religious text carve-out in hate law

Alarm sounded over religious text carve-out in hate law

Alarm sounded over religious text carve-out in hate law

Alarm sounded over religious text carve-out in hate law

A carve-out in hate speech legislation has been opposed by Jewish groups, with warnings it could undermine the intended protections against hate preachers.

'Lower the temperature': PM's plea after kidnap threat

'Lower the temperature': PM's plea after kidnap threat

'Lower the temperature': PM's plea after kidnap threat

'Lower the temperature': PM's plea after kidnap threat

A man has been charged with threatening the prime minister, prompting a call for a cooling of the fractious political debate.

Expense scandal critics back MP travel perks crackdown

Expense scandal critics back MP travel perks crackdown

Expense scandal critics back MP travel perks crackdown

Expense scandal critics back MP travel perks crackdown

Restrictions on family travel entitlements sparked by MPs flying partners to major events has strong support but there are calls for even stricter limits.

Seven-surplus budget target despite growing debt

Seven-surplus budget target despite growing debt

Seven-surplus budget target despite growing debt

Seven-surplus budget target despite growing debt

South Australia is reaping the benefits of growth in jobs and investment, with a budget review predicting four future surpluses.

Ex-MPs launch court challenge against poll spend caps

Ex-MPs launch court challenge against poll spend caps

Ex-MPs launch court challenge against poll spend caps

Ex-MPs launch court challenge against poll spend caps

Two former MPs are challenging laws capping how much money they can receive and spend on a federal election, saying they unfairly advantage major parties.

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Budgets blow out as health and interest payments boom

Worsening budget sustainability has been confirmed by an independent parliamentary report that forecasts overall government debt to continue swelling.

Threats and profanity as builder collapse boiled over

Staff and home owners were at each other's throats as a state insurance scheme struggled with "unprecedented" demand after a construction giant went bust.

Donation law shake-up to skirt High Court challenge

Minor parties and independents will be able to draw down campaign funds from nominated bodies after a constitutional challenge on state political donation laws.

Liberal leader names frontbench as Labor troops rally

Deposed state Liberal leader Brad Battin has licked his wounds and accepted a spot in shadow cabinet as the clock ticks down to the next election.

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'Russian roulette': anti-train surfing ramps installed

After a spike in train surfing incidents and resulting serious injuries, a state government is installing 'nose cone' attachment to trains to try and stop it.

Minister slammed for 'dismissive' gambling harm comment

A senior minister is being accused of playing down concerns over gambling harm stemming from advertising and is being asked to explain a policy go-slow.

National AI safety hub to manage risks, deliver rewards

An institute will advise the government on how to shut down risks from artificial intelligence and ensure companies follow the rules.

Coalition has 'mountain to climb' in dire poll result

Liberal MPs and senators are preparing to convene but are playing down the prospects of a leadership spill as they digest another round of negative polling.

Govt, opposition unite to sledge $96m BOM website

The near-universally loathed new Bureau of Meteorology website cost taxpayers $96.5 million, rather than the $4 million it originally claimed.

Labor warned against being gun-shy after voice defeat

Former attorney-general Mark Dreyfus has outlined an ambitious agenda he thinks the Labor government should pursue instead of being static and playing it safe.

Cyclone shelter and flood levee boost in disaster plan

Projects including a cyclone shelter and flood levees are part of a $1 billion funding plan to build Australia's disaster readiness and resilience.

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