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Intelligence urged to publicly call out misinformation

Intelligence urged to publicly call out misinformation

The head of ASIO has been urged by a parliamentary committee to publicly call out online misinformation following a rise online.

Dutton ramps up calls to reject Indigenous voice vote

Dutton ramps up calls to reject Indigenous voice vote

Dutton ramps up calls to reject Indigenous voice vote

Dutton ramps up calls to reject Indigenous voice vote

Peter Dutton has ramped up calls to reject the Indigenous voice and says the public is starved of an opportunity to contest ideas surrounding it.

Corruption fighters to plumb depths of murky water

Corruption fighters to plumb depths of murky water

Corruption fighters to plumb depths of murky water

Corruption fighters to plumb depths of murky water

Australia's new anti-corruption watchdog has begun operating led by a former judge who investigated alleged war crimes by Australian troops in Afghanistan.

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Ex-NSW premier defends record after corruption finding

Ex-NSW premier defends record after corruption finding

Ex-NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian has called in her legal team after a watchdog made findings against her but decided against referring her for prosecution.

Berejiklian praised and rebuked after corruption ruling

Berejiklian praised and rebuked after corruption ruling

The NSW premier and senior Liberal figures have praised Gladys Berejiklian's role during the COVID-19 pandemic as a corruption finding is made against her.

Consultant alleges ex-MP Stuart Robert took kickbacks

Consultant alleges ex-MP Stuart Robert took kickbacks

A consulting company sought ex-Liberal MP Stuart Robert's help to win federal government contracts, evidence released under parliamentary privilege shows.

More pollies good for democracy, electoral experts say

More pollies good for democracy, electoral experts say

Electoral experts say lifting the number of politicians would improve democracy but remain undecided on whether territories should have more senators.

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Funding plea to stop ABC losing its voice in Pacific

Funding plea to stop ABC losing its voice in Pacific

Funding plea to stop ABC losing its voice in Pacific

Funding plea to stop ABC losing its voice in Pacific

The ABC says sustained and strategic funding is needed if the federal government wants to continue wielding soft power in the Pacific.

MPs told to lift behaviour standards in parliament

MPs told to lift behaviour standards in parliament

MPs told to lift behaviour standards in parliament

MPs told to lift behaviour standards in parliament

As they return to their electorates for a lengthy winter break, MPs have been asked to reflect on their behaviour, language and tone in federal parliament.

'Get on with the program': PM's blunt housing message

'Get on with the program': PM's blunt housing message

'Get on with the program': PM's blunt housing message

'Get on with the program': PM's blunt housing message

A stoush over Labor's $10 billion housing fund has boiled over in parliament, with the prime minister sending a direct message to the Greens.

Senate inquiry adds to scrutiny of Perth Mint fumbles

Senate inquiry adds to scrutiny of Perth Mint fumbles

Senate inquiry adds to scrutiny of Perth Mint fumbles

Senate inquiry adds to scrutiny of Perth Mint fumbles

Perth Mint faces a Senate inquiry on top of an audit and compliance overhaul amid longstanding issues and controversies including gold bars alloyed with silver.

Parliamentary plea for former pilot's prison release

Parliamentary plea for former pilot's prison release

Parliamentary plea for former pilot's prison release

Parliamentary plea for former pilot's prison release

The wife of an Australian citizen and former military pilot facing extradition to the US was on the floor of parliament, as calls grow for his release.

NSW government accused of breaking gaming trial promise

NSW government accused of breaking gaming trial promise

NSW government accused of breaking gaming trial promise

NSW government accused of breaking gaming trial promise

The NSW government is under fire for a delay to its signature cashless gaming trial, with the opposition accusing Labor of breaking an election promise.

Labor accused of reintroducing cashless debit cards

Labor accused of reintroducing cashless debit cards

Labor accused of reintroducing cashless debit cards

Labor accused of reintroducing cashless debit cards

Changes to income management schemes have been described as bringing back the cashless debit card under a new name.

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PwC tax scandal an 'egregious breach of trust': report

A parliamentary report has urged consulting firm PwC to publish the names of people involved in the tax advice scandal.

Voice to close the gap, not fuel culture wars: minister

Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has faced questions about the scope of issues on which the voice would advise parliament and executive government.

Coalition push for gambling ad ban during live sport

An opposition proposal would see gambling ads banned during live sports matches, as well as one hour either side of games.

'Culture of cover-up': Lambie refers ADF brass to Hague

Senator Jacqui Lambie has referred senior leaders within the ADF to the International Criminal Court over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.

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'Tough choices' for NSW amid per-capita recession worry

NSW families are being warned about tough decisions that must be made on government spending as inflation bites the country's largest employer.

PM 'comfortable' if David Van never returns to Senate

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is comfortable if Senator David Van never returns to parliament following allegations of misconduct raised against him.

Penalties sharpened for possessing a knife in public

NSW is cracking down on the rising tide of knife crime with the maximum penalties for possessing or wielding a knife to double.

'Juvenile': PM seeks advice as housing policy stalls

The prime minister says the government is seeking advice on the triggers required for a double dissolution after the Greens delayed a key housing bill.

Recognising migrant qualifications 'will boost economy'

A new report shows unleashing the power of skilled migrants and refugees could boost the Australian economy and fill workforce gaps.

Ex-Liberal Van loses Senate role amid misconduct claims

Former Liberal senator David Van has been stripped of a position and is not expected to attend parliament this week following sexual harassment allegations.

Push to cut big money influence on federal elections

Improving transparency and reducing the influence of generous donors on federal elections will require significant reforms, a parliamentary committee says.

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