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Parliament reports still stacked in government in-tray

Parliament reports still stacked in government in-tray

Dozens of parliamentary reports remain unanswered by government months after they were handed down, while others are brushed with stock responses.

Anti-corruption body given 'follow the money' teeth

Anti-corruption body given 'follow the money' teeth

Anti-corruption body given 'follow the money' teeth

Anti-corruption body given 'follow the money' teeth

A corruption watchdog has been granted heightened investigatory powers under legislation passed on the final sitting day of a state parliament.

Crown land bill erodes land rights: Indigenous group

Crown land bill erodes land rights: Indigenous group

Crown land bill erodes land rights: Indigenous group

Crown land bill erodes land rights: Indigenous group

An Aboriginal land council has declared its opposition to a bill that changes the way crown land is allocated, saying it erodes existing land rights.

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Police-backed gun cap rejected in parliamentary vote

Police-backed gun cap rejected in parliamentary vote

A push to include gun caps in firearm law changes prompted by the deadly Bondi shooting has fallen short.

Taxes, toddlers, tobacco and top-ups in the crosshairs

Taxes, toddlers, tobacco and top-ups in the crosshairs

Social media controls and childcare funding will be on the parliamentary agenda as several major bills come up for debate.

'Should know better': Hanson accuses PM of incitement

'Should know better': Hanson accuses PM of incitement

Pauline Hanson has warned the prime minister's attacks on One Nation could incite violence against her, as the minor party rises in the polls.

Fresh-faced premier scraps divisive Dan Andrews statue

Fresh-faced premier scraps divisive Dan Andrews statue

A controversial statue honouring a divisive former premier has been scrapped by a new leader months before a state election.

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State gun ownership cap on the cards, if numbers align

State gun ownership cap on the cards, if numbers align

State gun ownership cap on the cards, if numbers align

State gun ownership cap on the cards, if numbers align

A state is expected to soon debate a proposal to restrict the number of guns a person can own as part of reforms sparked by the Bondi mass shooting.

Assisted-dying laws now nationwide but gag under fire

Assisted-dying laws now nationwide but gag under fire

Assisted-dying laws now nationwide but gag under fire

Assisted-dying laws now nationwide but gag under fire

Voluntary assisted dying laws are now in place nationwide but a gag clause preventing doctors from raising end-of-life choice is under fire.

DNA twist: Grisham fan cracks life-and-death case

DNA twist: Grisham fan cracks life-and-death case

DNA twist: Grisham fan cracks life-and-death case

DNA twist: Grisham fan cracks life-and-death case

A lawyer's campaign has culminated in a legal victory worthy of a Grisham novel with laws banning life insurers from using genetic test results to deny cover.

Former Liberal minister unloads on 'cult' of corruption

Former Liberal minister unloads on 'cult' of corruption

Former Liberal minister unloads on 'cult' of corruption

Former Liberal minister unloads on 'cult' of corruption

Members of one state's shadow cabinet have previously provided evidence to criminals, a former Liberal minister has alleged.

Nothing left off limits in Big Build royal commission

Nothing left off limits in Big Build royal commission

Nothing left off limits in Big Build royal commission

Nothing left off limits in Big Build royal commission

A royal commission probing alleged construction sector corruption and criminality has set out sweeping terms that include the role of government and agencies.

'Still have a punt': Labor spruiks gambling reforms

'Still have a punt': Labor spruiks gambling reforms

'Still have a punt': Labor spruiks gambling reforms

'Still have a punt': Labor spruiks gambling reforms

Contentious gambling reforms are finally within sight of the winning post for the government as its brushes off criticism from the cross bench and advocates.

Last Australian state to make Easter Sunday a holiday

Last Australian state to make Easter Sunday a holiday

Last Australian state to make Easter Sunday a holiday

Last Australian state to make Easter Sunday a holiday

Easter Sunday will become a public holiday in every Australian jurisdiction after a state parliament vote that has been hailed as a win for workers.

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Sweeping NDIS changes get the green light

Multiple changes were added at the last minute to contentious NDIS reforms after a deal between the major parties to rein in costs of the scheme.

Most-targeted prime minister in Question Time revealed

As oppositions increasingly target prime ministers during Question Time, Australia's first and only female leader remains the most quizzed of all.

'Grubby': Senate debates PM's melon-gate comments

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's comments on a podcast have continued to dominate parliamentary debate for a second week.

'Don't stuff it': Labor relishes One Nation super fight

A call to expand early access to retirement funds to tackle cost-of-living pressures from Pauline Hanson has given the government a boost in a busy week.

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Beleaguered gun buyback costly, inaction costlier: PM

A state leader is prepared to fight an election on his decision to sign up to the federal government's beleaguered national gun buyback scheme.

Allan's legacy looms large over tight home seat battle

Former Victorian premier Jacinta Allan has pulled the pin on her political career, paving the way for an unpredictable battle for her long-held home seat.

Last-ditch intervention to scrap 'open air' prison laws

A First Peoples' treaty body is piling pressure on a state government to dump legislation that would curtail the right of prisoners to an hour of outdoor time.

Gambling reform deal edges closer as division remains

Labor is confident of securing a deal for controversial gambling reforms, despite concerns the measures do not go far enough to reduce harm.

Talks leave Labor odds-on to win gambling reform stoush

Contentious gambling reforms are on track to pass parliament with bipartisan support, despite fears from opponents the changes don't go far enough.

Rival plan to close Labor's 'widow tax' loophole sooner

Australians who inherit an investment property from their partner won't lose their access to negative gearing, draft laws revealed by the treasurer confirm.

Premier scraps key portfolio in major cabinet shake-up

Victoria's transport infrastructure and Suburban Rail Loop portfolios have been dissolved as the new premier swaps treasurer as part of a cabinet reshuffle.

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