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Tax changes spark house listings boom but fewer rentals

Tax changes spark house listings boom but fewer rentals

A split is opening in the housing market, with more homes for sale as owners react to controversial tax changes but fewer becoming available to rent.

Businesses still in dark on tax carve outs from budget

Businesses still in dark on tax carve outs from budget

Businesses still in dark on tax carve outs from budget

Businesses still in dark on tax carve outs from budget

Business owners are still yet to find out what exemptions could apply to them in changes to capital gains tax.

One Nation MP not afraid of side-stepping party line

One Nation MP not afraid of side-stepping party line

One Nation MP not afraid of side-stepping party line

One Nation MP not afraid of side-stepping party line

David Farley has been sworn in as the first One Nation MP elected to parliament's lower house, but has warned he's not afraid to vote against party lines.

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Booted ministers back at work as secrecy scrutinised

Booted ministers back at work as secrecy scrutinised

Two ministers suspended from parliament for failing to provide documents have returned to NSW's upper house as the government defends remaining tight-lipped.

Tony Abbott vows to not be silent in Liberal rebuild

Tony Abbott vows to not be silent in Liberal rebuild

Tony Abbott has spoken out against other conservative parties, but his vocal nature could cause trouble for Opposition Leader Angus Taylor.

Premier dodges detail on ex-minister's $120k legal fees

Premier dodges detail on ex-minister's $120k legal fees

A Tasmanian minister has resigned after misleading parliament about her involvement in a secret court case and amassing legal fees that cost taxpayers $120,000.

Online spaces, social media speeding up radicalisation

Online spaces, social media speeding up radicalisation

Social media, gaming platforms and other internet spaces are increasing the speed of radicalisation, posing a significant threat to young Australians.

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AFP defends Roberts-Smith arrest as media leak probed

AFP defends Roberts-Smith arrest as media leak probed

AFP defends Roberts-Smith arrest as media leak probed

AFP defends Roberts-Smith arrest as media leak probed

The AFP has denied leaking details of alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith's arrest to the media as it backed its prosecution of the former SAS soldier.

Reuters executive confirmed as ABC's top news chief

Reuters executive confirmed as ABC's top news chief

Reuters executive confirmed as ABC's top news chief

Reuters executive confirmed as ABC's top news chief

The ABC has plucked a Reuters executive to take over as news director, hours after the broadcaster's managing director denied pushing out his predecessor.

Treasury chief defends Labor's beleaguered budget

Treasury chief defends Labor's beleaguered budget

Treasury chief defends Labor's beleaguered budget

Treasury chief defends Labor's beleaguered budget

Controversial budget changes would have cut the lifetime tax benefits for the top one per cent of earners by $400,000 if implemented in 2000, Treasury says.

LGBTQI allies called on to help end domestic violence

LGBTQI allies called on to help end domestic violence

LGBTQI allies called on to help end domestic violence

LGBTQI allies called on to help end domestic violence

Shocking statistics show that three in five LGBTQI people have experienced intimate partner violence and often face multiple barriers to seeking help.

'Atrocious incidents' known to detention centre bosses

'Atrocious incidents' known to detention centre bosses

'Atrocious incidents' known to detention centre bosses

'Atrocious incidents' known to detention centre bosses

The US company in charge of Villawood Detention Centre has been subject to management complaints, including regarding escapes, sexual assaults and fires.

Roberts-Smith arrest leak referred to corruption body

Roberts-Smith arrest leak referred to corruption body

Roberts-Smith arrest leak referred to corruption body

Roberts-Smith arrest leak referred to corruption body

The National Anti-Corruption Commission has been asked to investigate how the media were told of Ben Roberts-Smith's arrest ahead of time.

Concern for economic reality of Aboriginal camps

Concern for economic reality of Aboriginal camps

Concern for economic reality of Aboriginal camps

Concern for economic reality of Aboriginal camps

Residents in Aboriginal town camps like the one Kumanjayi Little Baby was allegedly abducted in want better economic security, an inquiry heard.

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Liberal, One Nation on attack over discrimination laws

The Liberal and One Nation parties have launched a broadside against the Human Rights Commission over their advocacy for trans Australians.

MP's messaging account hacked by 'foreign state actor'

Foreign government-sponsored hackers are targeting Australian parliamentarians in what has been described as "a genuine global issue".

Indigenous kids' rights cut after sentencing changes

Indigenous children have been left with no legal representation as the prison population surges, a budget estimates committee has heard.

'Flying blind': why Labor ditched the inland rail route

The $45.6 billion price tag for inland rail was only a modest estimate, prompting the federal government to scrap part of the project amid planning delays.

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Ex-Libs leader warns swing to right boosting One Nation

Malcolm Turnbull has urged for the Liberal Party to go back to being centrist as a poll showed One Nation could become the official opposition in parliament.

'No dignity': formal apology for stolen body parts

A state government has formally apologised to the loved ones of people whose remains were secretly taken during autopsies and kept without consent.

Former premier apologises for contempt of parliament

A former state premier has apologised for misleading parliament as government integrity looms as a key issue in an upcoming by-election.

UK PM's leadership woes overshadow parliament's opening

Not even the pomp and ceremony of a speech by King Charles reopening parliament could distract from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership woes.

Labor faces parliament challenge to budget tax reform

The treasurer will need to get the Greens or the coalition on board in order to make sweeping changes in his fifth budget a reality.

Labor MP 'interfered' with Hillsong fraud allegations

A Hillsong whistleblower is suing the federal government, claiming an MP repeatedly stopped another from airing her claims in parliament.

Senator's plea to end 'racism of low expectations'

Condolences have been offered in federal parliament over the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, including a passionate call to action from her aunt.

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