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Financial boost on the way for working pensioners

Financial boost on the way for working pensioners

The maximum amount pensioners can earn through work without their payments being lowered will be increased by $4000 from next year.

DoorDash warns workplace bill will stifle worker choice

DoorDash warns workplace bill will stifle worker choice

DoorDash warns workplace bill will stifle worker choice

DoorDash warns workplace bill will stifle worker choice

Food delivery platform DoorDash has hit out against new workplace laws, saying they will limit the freedom of workers on its platform.

Victorian MPs to dodge scrutiny for past bad behaviour

Victorian MPs to dodge scrutiny for past bad behaviour

Victorian MPs to dodge scrutiny for past bad behaviour

Victorian MPs to dodge scrutiny for past bad behaviour

Victorian MPs accused of inappropriate behaviour and misconduct will be probed by a parliamentary integrity commission, but it won't have retrospective powers.

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Medicinal cannabis driving trial a step closer in Vic

Medicinal cannabis driving trial a step closer in Vic

The effects of medicinal cannabis on driving will be investigated under a new closed-track trial in Victoria.

Australia stands by Israel in wake of Hamas attack

Australia stands by Israel in wake of Hamas attack

Anthony Albanese has led tributes in parliament to victims of the Hamas attacks against Israel, saying Australians were shocked by the incident.

Labor seeks to move on from voice referendum

Labor seeks to move on from voice referendum

Federal parliament returns on Monday for the first time in four weeks, as the government seeks to reset the agenda following the voice referendum.

Independent MP pushes for action on robodebt repairs

Independent MP pushes for action on robodebt repairs

MP Kate Chaney will push for a parliamentary committee to be established to ensure recommendations from the robodebt royal commission are delivered.

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Slanging match as inquiry looks to chase ex-Qantas boss

Slanging match as inquiry looks to chase ex-Qantas boss

Slanging match as inquiry looks to chase ex-Qantas boss

Slanging match as inquiry looks to chase ex-Qantas boss

A Nationals senator has called out the prime minister's "cosy" relationship with the former CEO of Qantas, who she wants to front at an inquiry into flights.

Proposed Indigenous voice would be like no other

Proposed Indigenous voice would be like no other

Proposed Indigenous voice would be like no other

Proposed Indigenous voice would be like no other

In a referendum campaign defined by its division, the ‘yes’ and ‘no’ camps wholeheartedly agree on one aspect of the proposed Indigenous voice.

Allan tested in first question time as Vic premier

Allan tested in first question time as Vic premier

Allan tested in first question time as Vic premier

Allan tested in first question time as Vic premier

New Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Opposition Leader John Pesutto squared off in her first parliamentary sitting day after taking the top job.

NSW budget readies for rainy day with surplus surprise

NSW budget readies for rainy day with surplus surprise

NSW budget readies for rainy day with surplus surprise

NSW budget readies for rainy day with surplus surprise

A surplus will bring little comfort to many people who are not eligible for cost-of-living relief as the NSW government insists on prudent principles.

Disaster-hit regions get billions in NSW budget

Disaster-hit regions get billions in NSW budget

Disaster-hit regions get billions in NSW budget

Disaster-hit regions get billions in NSW budget

The NSW budget has splashed funding on flood and fire recovery to help prepare for future natural disasters and repair damaged roadways.

Property market, higher wages underpin NSW budget fix

Property market, higher wages underpin NSW budget fix

Property market, higher wages underpin NSW budget fix

Property market, higher wages underpin NSW budget fix

The NSW government's tax take is rising fast due to favourable conditions but the state's debt also continues to swell.

Scott Morrison's memoir to reveal influence of faith

Scott Morrison's memoir to reveal influence of faith

Scott Morrison's memoir to reveal influence of faith

Scott Morrison's memoir to reveal influence of faith

Readers will get a deep insight into Scott Morrison's faith and how it influenced his prime ministership when his book is released in 2024.

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Thorny issue of voice gets some clear air for debate

The rising of federal parliament for four weeks is expected to take some of the heat out of the Indigenous voice referendum debate.

AI is revolutionising diabetes treatment, inquiry told

Life-changing artificial intelligence technology is being used to treat diabetes patients, although access remains limited, a parliamentary inquiry has heard.

Andrews warned not to miss corruption reforms deadline

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is under pressure to push ahead with key recommendations from a damning corruption report released more than a year ago.

Labor's housing breakthrough after tense negotiations

A deal with the Greens has allowed Labor to pass its signature $10 billion social and affordable housing policy through parliament.

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Push to flush drug decriminalisation is dead on arrival

The federal Liberals are pushing to overturn ACT drug decriminalisation laws after claiming they would be a Canberra "tourism attraction''.

Time for a 'line in the sand' on Afghanistan war crimes

A parliamentary committee says Australia should draw a line in the sand over alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan, or risk poor mental health.

Stronger protections for Australians with disabilities

New reforms will be aimed at protecting the rights of Australians living with disabilities, on the eve of the closure of the disability royal commission.

Voice an opportunity to help federal budget: Liberal MP

An Indigenous voice to parliament can give First Nations people a chance to contribute economically, former shadow attorney-general Julian Leeser says.

Housing fund to pass as fight for renter rights goes on

A $10 billion fund that will be used to build thousands of social and affordable homes is set to become a reality after garnering support from the Greens.

Labor reluctant to slice and dice workplace law changes

The opposition is challenging Labor to pass non-controversial parts of its proposed workplace laws by splitting the bill so workers are better off by Christmas.

'Yes' campaign leader calls in lawyers after Insta post

Indigenous leader Marcia Langton says Peter Dutton must remove a post accusing her of branding voice 'no' voters as racist and stupid because it's a lie.

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