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Federal appeals tribunal gets legal overhaul, new name

Federal appeals tribunal gets legal overhaul, new name

An overhaul of the federal appeals tribunal will allow for cases to be dealt with faster, while the body also gets a different name.

Push to crack open container scheme to boost recycling

Push to crack open container scheme to boost recycling

Push to crack open container scheme to boost recycling

Push to crack open container scheme to boost recycling

Wine, spirit and milk bottles should be included in container deposit schemes to cut down on waste and boost recycling, a federal inquiry has found.

Parliament boss grilled over 'toxic' workplace culture

Parliament boss grilled over 'toxic' workplace culture

Parliament boss grilled over 'toxic' workplace culture

Parliament boss grilled over 'toxic' workplace culture

The centre of Australian politics has been accused of fomenting a culture of silence, but a parliament head claims these allegations are just hearsay.

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Sexual abuse inquiry reforms delayed after early poll

Sexual abuse inquiry reforms delayed after early poll

Tasmania's premier says four of 48 recommendations from an inquiry into child sexual abuse in state institutions won't be delivered by their July deadline.

DV motion on prevention a 'line in the sand'

DV motion on prevention a 'line in the sand'

Independent MP Zali Steggall says the time for talk on domestic violence is over, following bipartisan backing for a parliamentary motion.

Fuel efficiency standards secured in Labor-Greens deal

Fuel efficiency standards secured in Labor-Greens deal

A political deal on offshore gas projects has paved the way for new vehicle standards, with cars and utes sold from 2025 to have stricter conditions attached.

University international student intake to be capped

University international student intake to be capped

Laws setting a limit on the number of students from overseas that higher education providers can take each year have been introduced to federal parliament.

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Morrison's replacement takes up mantle in parliament

Morrison's replacement takes up mantle in parliament

Morrison's replacement takes up mantle in parliament

Morrison's replacement takes up mantle in parliament

Liberal MP Simon Kennedy and Greens senator Steph Hodgins-May have officially been sworn in as parliamentarians against the backdrop of the federal budget.

Nation's only Liberal government suffers first-day loss

Nation's only Liberal government suffers first-day loss

Nation's only Liberal government suffers first-day loss

Nation's only Liberal government suffers first-day loss

Tasmania's minority Liberal government has lost the position of Speaker on the first day of parliament since the state election in March.

Interest bill piling up on Victoria, state budget shows

Interest bill piling up on Victoria, state budget shows

Interest bill piling up on Victoria, state budget shows

Interest bill piling up on Victoria, state budget shows

Treasurer Tim Pallas is playing down Victoria's skyrocketing interest bill, with $9.4 billion to be ripped from state coffers annually within four years.

Holding the smoke, students find new way to hide vaping

Holding the smoke, students find new way to hide vaping

Holding the smoke, students find new way to hide vaping

Holding the smoke, students find new way to hide vaping

An inquiry into vaping has heard students are coming up with "way worse" methods to avoid detection as a senior police officer warns against criminalisation.

'Unjust, unfair and unwise': refugees slam laws push

'Unjust, unfair and unwise': refugees slam laws push

'Unjust, unfair and unwise': refugees slam laws push

'Unjust, unfair and unwise': refugees slam laws push

Proposed laws to deport refugees to countries they escaped from are cruel policies that tear at Australia's multiculturalism, refugee communities say.

Immigrants to face jail if they refuse deportation

Immigrants to face jail if they refuse deportation

Immigrants to face jail if they refuse deportation

Immigrants to face jail if they refuse deportation

Laws aimed at pre-empting a new High Court challenge have cleared the first hurdle, as Labor rushes through measures making it easier to deport asylum seekers.

Call for e-bike and e-scooter restrictions, EV training

Call for e-bike and e-scooter restrictions, EV training

Call for e-bike and e-scooter restrictions, EV training

Call for e-bike and e-scooter restrictions, EV training

An inquiry is exploring if new rules are needed to safely operate electric and hybrid cars but it's two-wheeled vehicles that are getting the most attention.

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Freedom of Information Act 'not fit for purpose'

Victoria's Information Commissioner is pushing for greater independence from government and says the Freedom of Information Act is not fit for purpose.

Big business accused of protecting price gouging

Big corporations have been accused of waging a "war on divestiture" to protect their ability to price gouge and profiteer.

'It's got to stop': jail proposed for posting crimes

A two-year social media ban or prison could be on the cards for Australians who glamorise their crimes, under the coalition's plan to address youth offending.

Gender-diverse choice for police body searches

A bill with safeguards for gender-diverse people undergoing police searches has been introduced in Queensland.

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Rent-bidding ban, ID protections in housing reforms

The Queensland government has moved to increase rights and protections for renters through legislative reforms but not all are on board.

More pharmacists trained to prescribe contraception

A new pharmacist training program focused on safely and appropriately prescribing contraceptive medication will be rolled out in Queensland.

Crackdown on gambling, money laundering as laws pass

New laws have passed Queensland Parliament to reduce gambling harm and the risk of money laundering in the state's casinos.

Outspoken MPs take out prestigious parliament gongs

Liberal MP Bridget Archer and independent senator David Pocock have been recognised for their leadership and courage in politics.

Nearly $1 million in funding for festival pill testing

The Queensland government will invest nearly $1 million over two years to fund pill testing after the deaths of two festival goers.

Gaza protests, cat calls in chaotic parliament session

Screaming protesters have repeatedly interrupted Question Time while NSW MPs debated whether cat calls were permitted.

Victorian exams fine-tuned but won't be 'foolproof'

A panel of experts has made recommendations to the Victorian government to weed out repeated year 12 exam errors following a series of blunders.

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