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Double tax for Airbnbs as councils retain fee powers

Double tax for Airbnbs as councils retain fee powers

An Australian-first user levy on Airbnb and Stayz bookings won't cover Victorians' primary places of residence, but councils can continue to charge owners.

Australia's first parliament marks 200th anniversary

Australia's first parliament marks 200th anniversary

Australia's first parliament marks 200th anniversary

Australia's first parliament marks 200th anniversary

August 25 marks exactly 200 years since the inaugural meeting of NSW Parliament’s Upper House, making it Australia’s first parliament.

Construction union takeover to be cemented after deal

Construction union takeover to be cemented after deal

Construction union takeover to be cemented after deal

Construction union takeover to be cemented after deal

All construction divisions of the CFMEU will face a minimum three-year administration period and up to five with serious penalties for non-compliance.

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Former PM's daughter becomes youngest-ever Thai leader

Former PM's daughter becomes youngest-ever Thai leader

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of divisive former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, has won the backing of parliament to become Thailand's youngest prime minister.

Father of late teen leads call for social media change

Father of late teen leads call for social media change

A grieving father says Instagram provided a toxic environment for his vulnerable teenager before she tragically ended her battle with anorexia.

Labor, Liberals cash out on total gambling ad ban

Labor, Liberals cash out on total gambling ad ban

The major parties voted against a total online gambling ad ban as the government works through its plan to temper the torrent of betting material during sports.

Push to 'rush' through Lawyer X bill faces opposition

Push to 'rush' through Lawyer X bill faces opposition

Victoria's opposition won't support a bill that would stop compensation claims over the use of police informants the government is trying to "rush" through.

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CFMEU crackdown faces delay as negotiations drag

CFMEU crackdown faces delay as negotiations drag

CFMEU crackdown faces delay as negotiations drag

CFMEU crackdown faces delay as negotiations drag

The coalition wants to strengthen Labor laws to take over the CFMEU but the push for an inquiry is being criticised with concerns witnesses won't come forward.

Cost of living, union corruption in focus as MPs return

Cost of living, union corruption in focus as MPs return

Cost of living, union corruption in focus as MPs return

Cost of living, union corruption in focus as MPs return

Labor wants to shift the focus to cost-of-living relief and social action as the coalition heaps pressure on its handling of inflation and national security.

'Mouth kept shut' comment not sexist, Eric Abetz says

'Mouth kept shut' comment not sexist, Eric Abetz says

'Mouth kept shut' comment not sexist, Eric Abetz says

'Mouth kept shut' comment not sexist, Eric Abetz says

Former senator Eric Abetz says he is offended by accusations of sexism after he declared Tasmania's Greens leader was "better with her mouth shut".

Ambulance 'ship is sinking' as response times worsen

Ambulance 'ship is sinking' as response times worsen

Ambulance 'ship is sinking' as response times worsen

Ambulance 'ship is sinking' as response times worsen

New data reveals a third of Victorian ambulance response times to urgent cases are longer than the required 15 minutes but paramedics aren't surprised.

Lord's Prayer axing from parliament off the table

Lord's Prayer axing from parliament off the table

Lord's Prayer axing from parliament off the table

Lord's Prayer axing from parliament off the table

The Victorian government has walked away from an election pledge to work towards replacing the daily tradition of reciting the Lord's Prayer in parliament.

Roads to ruin: potholes top safety issues poll

Roads to ruin: potholes top safety issues poll

Roads to ruin: potholes top safety issues poll

Roads to ruin: potholes top safety issues poll

Almost two out of three Victorian motorists reckon potholes and poor road conditions are the biggest safety factor across the regional network, a poll shows.

'Untenable situation': pressure mounts on ambo boss

'Untenable situation': pressure mounts on ambo boss

'Untenable situation': pressure mounts on ambo boss

'Untenable situation': pressure mounts on ambo boss

Ambulance Services Minister Mary-Anne Thomas has piled pressure on the Victorian agency to resolve pay talks while refusing to publicly back CEO Jane Miller.

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Labor sides with uni over divisive city campus push

A move by Tasmania's university to move to the Hobart CBD has been backed by the opposition, defying a government pledge to block the sale or lease of land.

Winter-break headache as Labor hones re-election pitch

Labor and the coalition will use a month-long break from parliament to refine their respective pitches to voters as a possible year-end election looms.

Payman laments 'injustice' as she slams door on Labor

Labor failing to act against the "greatest injustice of our times" pushed pro-Palestinian senator Fatima Payman to quit the party she felt she couldn't change.

Palestine protesters must face 'full force' of law: PM

The prime minister has accused protesters of undermining democracy after they breached parliamentary security to unfurl pro-Palestinian banners.

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Federal watchdog planned to target environmental damage

Legislation to establish a national environment protection agency to crack down on breaches of federal laws has passed the lower house.

PM pledges prosperity through powering up manufacturing

A multibillion-dollar push to increase manufacturing in renewables and critical minerals will set Australia up for decades to come, Anthony Albanese says.

Non-consensual sexual deepfakes targeted in crackdown

Jail terms of up to seven years will soon apply for people who create and share non-consensual sexual deepfakes.

Greens on attack over Palestine after Payman suspension

Fatima Payman has been absent from the Senate after her Labor colleagues officially voted to suspend her as a consequence of crossing the floor on Palestine.

Coalition calls truce amid bickering over MP's sacking

The Liberal and National parties in NSW claim to have struck a peace deal but it didn't stop a tense back-and-forth between their leaders.

Payman 'exiled' from Labor after Palestine floor cross

A Labor senator is considering her future after being banned from caucus for crossing the floor in support of Palestinian statehood.

Gambling reform ongoing, PM says, despite no ad ban

Anthony Albanese insists work is being done to implement reforms to stamp out problem gambling, one year on from a landmark report

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