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Energy communities will be backed by a net-zero body

Energy communities will be backed by a net-zero body

Laws to establish a federal government agency to manage Australia's transition to net zero greenhouse gas emissions have passed the House of Representatives.

Immigration brouhaha rumbles on as Dutton hits out

Immigration brouhaha rumbles on as Dutton hits out

Immigration brouhaha rumbles on as Dutton hits out

Immigration brouhaha rumbles on as Dutton hits out

With the Labor government poised to update a controversial immigration direction, Peter Dutton has deflected attacks on his record as immigration minister.

Tough penalties finally coming for state's work deaths

Tough penalties finally coming for state's work deaths

Tough penalties finally coming for state's work deaths

Tough penalties finally coming for state's work deaths

Industrial manslaughter will bring a maximum penalty of 25 years in jail and up to $20 million in fines under tough laws being introduced to NSW parliament.

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Immigration minister walks back drones monitoring claim

Immigration minister walks back drones monitoring claim

A federal minister says he was relying on information from his department when he claimed drones were used to monitor released detainees.

Liberal urges inquiry into anti-Semitism on campuses

Liberal urges inquiry into anti-Semitism on campuses

An opposition MP has put forward laws to set up an inquiry examining rising levels of anti-Semitism at universities.

Report backs call for federal human rights act

Report backs call for federal human rights act

The rights of Australian citizens would need to be considered before any new federal law was created under a proposal for a human rights act.

Climate groups lash out at environment protection laws

Climate groups lash out at environment protection laws

While laws have been introduced to set up a federal Environment Protection Agency, conservation groups say it will solve little.

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Palestinian visas in the lurch as recognition bid fails

Palestinian visas in the lurch as recognition bid fails

Palestinian visas in the lurch as recognition bid fails

Palestinian visas in the lurch as recognition bid fails

Parliamentarians are calling on the government to give Palestinians the same visa rights as Ukrainians as a bid to recognise a state fell flat in parliament.

Victoria to digitally track greyhounds as deaths spike

Victoria to digitally track greyhounds as deaths spike

Victoria to digitally track greyhounds as deaths spike

Victoria to digitally track greyhounds as deaths spike

Every Victorian racing greyhound will be tracked from birth to death to improve industry transparency amid an uptick in track deaths.

Coal, gas communities should not be left behind: PM

Coal, gas communities should not be left behind: PM

Coal, gas communities should not be left behind: PM

Coal, gas communities should not be left behind: PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says communities with power stations that are closing down need to be supported as part of the transition to net-zero.

Federal appeals tribunal gets legal overhaul, new name

Federal appeals tribunal gets legal overhaul, new name

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.

Sexual abuse inquiry reforms delayed after early poll

Sexual abuse inquiry reforms delayed after early poll

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.

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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

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

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.

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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