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Democracy's birth almost locked everyday Australia out

Democracy's birth almost locked everyday Australia out

Commemorations and celebrations are under way to mark 125 years since the opening of the first federal parliament and the birth of Australian democracy.

Treasurer warned on household handouts ahead of budget

Treasurer warned on household handouts ahead of budget

Treasurer warned on household handouts ahead of budget

Treasurer warned on household handouts ahead of budget

Millions of Australians could receive an income offset in the budget, but the Reserve Bank is cautioning against the federal government increasing spending.

Has national cultural policy revived the arts scene?

Has national cultural policy revived the arts scene?

Has national cultural policy revived the arts scene?

Has national cultural policy revived the arts scene?

As arts bodies are defunded amid scandals and event cancellations, many in the sector are disgruntled with the national cultural policy.

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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.

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.

Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics

Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics

From intimidation at polling booths to constant social media nonsense on voting, an inquiry has has been told all about new dark sides of election politics.

Lower energy use just the beginning for retail giant

Lower energy use just the beginning for retail giant

Lower energy prices might make its way into the Bunnings catch-phrase as the retailer looks to fast-track the decarbonisation of its services.

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That's a wrap: The election campaign's biggest clangers

That's a wrap: The election campaign's biggest clangers

That's a wrap: The election campaign's biggest clangers

That's a wrap: The election campaign's biggest clangers

As a nation heads to the polls, AAP FactCheck rounds up the false and misleading claims flung around by the leaders of both major parties on the hustings.

How agency staff put abuse survivor through the wringer

How agency staff put abuse survivor through the wringer

How agency staff put abuse survivor through the wringer

How agency staff put abuse survivor through the wringer

The mistreatment of a family violence survivor by federal agency staff has been torn to shreds in a scathing report that questions their impartiality.

Dutton's '$50b hospital cuts' weren't carried out

Dutton's '$50b hospital cuts' weren't carried out

Dutton's '$50b hospital cuts' weren't carried out

Dutton's '$50b hospital cuts' weren't carried out

Peter Dutton's plan as health minister in 2014 to reduce hospital funding by $50 billion over 10 years did not end up being implemented.

Coalition, Labor miss the mark on $347b spending claim

Coalition, Labor miss the mark on $347b spending claim

Coalition, Labor miss the mark on $347b spending claim

Coalition, Labor miss the mark on $347b spending claim

The opposition's claim Labor has added $350 billion in spending omits the impact of inflation, while Labor's response misconstrues the coalition's planned cuts.

Push for live betting losses to protect problem punters

Push for live betting losses to protect problem punters

Push for live betting losses to protect problem punters

Push for live betting losses to protect problem punters

Live losses displayed in betting apps has been proposed as a measure to help punters track how much they're in the red to prevent excessive spending.

More women in cabinet but representation worries build

More women in cabinet but representation worries build

More women in cabinet but representation worries build

More women in cabinet but representation worries build

The political representation of women has received a boost after a pre-election cabinet shuffle but concerns remain over the opposition's gender imbalance.

Crossbench kingmakers could hold sway in house divided

Crossbench kingmakers could hold sway in house divided

Crossbench kingmakers could hold sway in house divided

Crossbench kingmakers could hold sway in house divided

Veteran independents say a minority government could get more done but caution crossbenchers against trying to set deals in stone with the major parties.

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Emissions figures give 'incomplete' picture: experts

Labor has claimed a 28.2 per cent drop in emissions below 2005 levels, but is it really the environmental success story it appears?

Carbon credits scheme missing threatened species mark

Australia's carbon projects are doing little to conserve the nation's most threatened species whose habitat is mostly on privately owned agricultural land.

Govt agencies urged to consider the cost of AI failures

The cost of repaying those harmed by AI decisions should be considered before government departments deploy the technology, an inquiry has heard.

Treasurer: Conflict casts dark shadow over the economy

While visiting Washington, DC, for a series of meetings with the G20, IMF and World Bank, the treasurer also sat down with Republican and Democrat advisers.

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PM's early election warning labelled an 'empty threat'

The prime minister has threatened a double dissolution over resistance to his government's housing policy but experts don't think this will benefit his party.

Ex-minister defends Labor on CFMEU as union heads roll

Labor heavyweight Craig Emerson has distanced the party from allegations of criminality within the CFMEU, suggesting it won't cause significant voter backlash.

Live sheep export ban inquiry 'rushed' says Nationals

A parliamentary inquiry into a ban on live sheep exports has been labelled "disingenuous" by the opposition and farmers because of the short turn around.

Promoters defy festival gloom... by playing the blues

As big music festivals fall over, a new grassroots fusion music event hopes to defy the festival blues as part of a trend towards smaller music events.

Price gouging is everywhere, on everything, all at once

Leading economist Allan Fels says a lack of competition and exploitative practices are just a few reasons why Australia needs to look more closely at prices.

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