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Senate gives watertight tick to Murray-Darling plan
Changes to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan have passed the Senate with a raft of amendments after a deal between the government, Greens and crossbenchers.
Nov 30, 2023
Australia to get its first anti-slavery commissioner
New laws have been introduced to appoint Australia's first anti-slavery commissioner to tackle issues like sex trafficking and exploitation.
Nov 30, 2023
Bans on Nazi symbols and salute pass lower house
New laws banning public displays of Nazi symbols have passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support.
Nov 29, 2023
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New laws to streamline military exports, cut red tape
Defence Minister Richard Marles is moving to strip the need for export permits for military technology to the US and UK in a bid to streamline collaboration.
Nov 29, 2023
Domestic violence victims remembered as MPs urge action
The names of all women known to be killed in domestic violence incident were read out in parliament, as MPs called the issue a national crisis.
Nov 29, 2023
Laws stripping terrorists' citizenship pass lower house
New laws stripping Australian citizenship from dual nationals convicted of terror offences have passed the House of Representatives.
Nov 29, 2023
Reserve Bank board shake up outlined in new laws
The federal treasurer has introduced legislation that will underpin the biggest set of reforms at the Reserve Bank in decades.
Nov 29, 2023
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WorkCover reforms stall as parliament sets up inquiry
Victoria's upper house has voted to establish an inquiry into proposed legislative reforms to shake up the state's worker compensation scheme.
Nov 29, 2023
More rent protections likely for NT, SA and WA tenants
A suite of renting reforms are set to be passed in South Australian and Northern Territory, and Western Australia is also looking to modernise its tenancy laws.
Nov 29, 2023
Labor strikes deal to pass Murray-Darling changes
The Albanese government has secured the support of the final crossbench senator it needs to get its contentious Murray-Darling Basin laws over the line.
Nov 29, 2023
Businesses slam workplace changes as bill clears House
Industry groups say the government's rushed workplace reforms risk damaging the economy, as a heavily amended bill passes the lower house.
Nov 29, 2023
Thalidomide survivors welcome government apology
Thalidomide survivors say a national apology from the government was a significant step forward, welcoming a reopening of a support scheme.
Nov 29, 2023
PM issues 'overdue' apology to thalidomide survivors
The prime minister has delivered a formal apology on behalf of the government to the survivors and families affected by the drug thalidomide.
Nov 29, 2023
Labor senator Dodson urges youth to lead reconciliation
Outgoing Indigenous senator Pat Dodson says Australia is at a crossroads and must continue to work towards reconciliation despite the failed voice referendum.
Nov 29, 2023
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New media laws to 'level the playing field' for free TV
Free-to-air TV will be guaranteed top billing on smart TVs, while anti-siphoning laws will be updated to stop key sporting events from being behind paywalls.
Nov 28, 2023
Greens, crossbench success on climate law amendments
Climate laws proposed by the NSW government have undergone significant amendments after an alliance of crossbenchers successfully pushed for further action.
Nov 28, 2023
'Beyond a joke': Senate erupts over workplace laws
The cross bench is urging Labor to pass its own laws to help trauma-affected first responders after the government refused to split workplace reforms.
Nov 28, 2023
Rent freezes only for 'extreme times', inquiry finds
An inquiry into Victoria's rental and housing affordability crisis has called for a re-examination of negative gearing instead of a rent freeze or cap.
Nov 28, 2023
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'Stubborn': Labor, Libs dig in on work compo reforms
The Victorian government and opposition are digging in on planned changes to the state's workers compensation scheme as parliament enters its last sitting week.
Nov 28, 2023
Indigenous leader and Labor luminary Pat Dodson retires
Labor senator Pat Dodson is quitting politics after being diagnosed with cancer, with his resignation to take effect on January 26.
Nov 28, 2023
Government takes action on 'Help to Buy' housing laws
The federal government is set to introduce laws to drive its "Help to Buy" housing program, which the industry says will be effective.
Nov 28, 2023
Ban on gambling ads a certain winner, say MPs
Two independent MPs and an anti-betting lobbyist are calling on the government to ban gambling advertisements.
Nov 28, 2023
Nazi salute to be outlawed to stop 'glorifying hatred'
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says there's no place for glorifying hatred in Australia as he moves to ban the Nazi salute.
Nov 28, 2023
Strict new conditions for detainees pass lower house
Amendments to laws keeping tabs on people released from immigration detention have passed the House of Representatives.
Nov 27, 2023
Victorian government delays apology to care leavers
Premier Jacinta Allan was scheduled to formally say sorry to past care leavers on behalf of the Victorian government but the apology has been pushed back.
Nov 27, 2023
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