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Thalidomide survivors to receive formal apology

Thalidomide survivors to receive formal apology

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will deliver a formal apology in parliament on behalf of the government to survivors of the drug thalidomide and their families.

'Alarming': big gaps in organisations' cyber security

'Alarming': big gaps in organisations' cyber security

'Alarming': big gaps in organisations' cyber security

'Alarming': big gaps in organisations' cyber security

The corporate regulator has called on organisations to prioritise cyber security after a survey revealed significant threats to the private data of Australians.

New laws set to expand national redress scheme access

New laws set to expand national redress scheme access

New laws set to expand national redress scheme access

New laws set to expand national redress scheme access

As parliament marked the fifth anniversary of the apology to child sexual abuse survivors, new laws will expand access to the national redress scheme.

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MPs call on parliament to end grant pork barrelling

MPs call on parliament to end grant pork barrelling

Independent MP Helen Haines is pushing for stricter reporting regulations and grant criteria in an attempt to end pork barrelling.

Back to domestic politics for globetrotting PM

Back to domestic politics for globetrotting PM

Contentious workplace laws are expected to dominate federal parliament when both houses return for a sitting week.

Easier PTSD compensation, worker protection step closer

Easier PTSD compensation, worker protection step closer

First responders with post-traumatic stress disorder and workers facing domestic violence may soon have greater protections, with laws closer to passing.

CCTV gaps to remain at women's jail after guard's rapes

CCTV gaps to remain at women's jail after guard's rapes

A prison where a former guard sexually abused female inmates needs hundreds more CCTV cameras, but there has been no commitment to address the security issue.

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Fresh staffing scandal linked to NSW transport minister

Fresh staffing scandal linked to NSW transport minister

Fresh staffing scandal linked to NSW transport minister

Fresh staffing scandal linked to NSW transport minister

The office of NSW Minister for Transport Jo Haylen unlawfully directed a department to appoint a specific person to a new position, the opposition says.

Police minister in 'daydream' about Opera House rally

Police minister in 'daydream' about Opera House rally

Police minister in 'daydream' about Opera House rally

Police minister in 'daydream' about Opera House rally

NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley has defended her handling of a protest where community tensions boiled over on the steps of the Sydney Opera House.

Worker protections sooner on the cards as bill split

Worker protections sooner on the cards as bill split

Worker protections sooner on the cards as bill split

Worker protections sooner on the cards as bill split

Further protections and access to support for workers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and domestic violence could soon become a reality.

Infrastructure review finds billions in cost pressures

Infrastructure review finds billions in cost pressures

Infrastructure review finds billions in cost pressures

Infrastructure review finds billions in cost pressures

An independent review of the federal government's infrastructure program has found $33 billion in cost pressures to the economy.

Divisive workplace reform to face split in parliament

Divisive workplace reform to face split in parliament

Divisive workplace reform to face split in parliament

Divisive workplace reform to face split in parliament

Federal parliament will debate workplace reforms, the Murray-Darling Basin plan, judicial immunity and propose an inquiry into menopause.

NSW 'looking at all options' to end flood plain housing

NSW 'looking at all options' to end flood plain housing

NSW 'looking at all options' to end flood plain housing

NSW 'looking at all options' to end flood plain housing

More planned developments could be scraped in NSW after a state government report found there was a risk to residents' lives in flood plain areas.

Inquiry to examine wide-ranging impacts of menopause

Inquiry to examine wide-ranging impacts of menopause

Inquiry to examine wide-ranging impacts of menopause

Inquiry to examine wide-ranging impacts of menopause

The Senate will next week agree to set up an inquiry into menopause after a request from the Greens.

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NSW not shifting goalposts on emissions, minister says

The NSW environment minister is unable to say how long Australia's largest coal-fired power station will stay open but wants more done to reduce emissions.

Scrutiny over NSW police handling of people in crisis

A program aimed at de-escalating police incidents involving people in mental crisis needs reform, the NSW mental health minister concedes.

Young Aboriginal voices key to improving outcomes

A Victorian commissioner says governments and organisations need to listen to the experiences of Indigenous young people if they want to improve their lives.

Reforms needed to tackle NSW's future climate disasters

More catastrophic natural disasters are expected across NSW as the government concedes further reforms and funding is needed.

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Workplace bill won't force workers off casual contracts

Casual workers will not be forced off their contracts if the government's workplace reforms pass after hospitality bodies secured an amendment to the bill.

Fierce battle over $150m palliative care funding 'cut'

The widow of a former palliative care patient wants the service better funding amid a political mud fight over whether a record spend is enough.

Premier admits oversight in Opera House solidarity move

As a Sydney council prepares to fly the Palestinian flag, the NSW premier has apologised over the fallout of lighting the Sydney Opera House in Israeli colours.

'No surprise': 10k lessons missed daily in NSW schools

The NSW education minister has been accused of relying solely on a pay rise to help with the recruitment of teachers amid persistent staff shortages.

Laws introduced to expand paid parental leave scheme

New laws have been introduced to federal parliament expanding the length of paid parental leave for families.

Climate and security on agenda for Albanese-Biden talks

US President Joe Biden will host Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House next week, with global security, climate and jobs high on the agenda.

'Confronting' disability findings to be tackled quickly

The federal government has vowed to act in a practical way on the findings and recommendations from the disability royal commission.

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