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

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

Stronger protections for Australians with disabilities

Stronger protections for Australians with disabilities

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

Voice an opportunity to help federal budget: Liberal MP

Voice an opportunity to help federal budget: Liberal MP

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.

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Housing fund to pass as fight for renter rights goes on

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

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

'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.

Former minister referred to anti-corruption commission

Former minister referred to anti-corruption commission

An inquiry into links between ex-minister Stuart Robert and a consulting firm has asked the national anti-corruption commission to take over the investigation.

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Credit card gambling ban expanding to cover online bets

Credit card gambling ban expanding to cover online bets

Credit card gambling ban expanding to cover online bets

Credit card gambling ban expanding to cover online bets

Using credit cards to gamble online will be outlawed by legislation being introduced by the government to widen an existing ban on betting with plastic.

Tax break to help small businesses save on energy

Tax break to help small businesses save on energy

Tax break to help small businesses save on energy

Tax break to help small businesses save on energy

The federal government will introduce laws to roll out tax deductions for businesses seeking to make more efficient use of energy.

Social housing for vulnerable Aussies to become reality

Social housing for vulnerable Aussies to become reality

Social housing for vulnerable Aussies to become reality

Social housing for vulnerable Aussies to become reality

Work should soon start on thousands of social and affordable homes with a $10 billion housing investment fund set to pass federal parliament.

Crossbenchers fire up over support for first responders

Crossbenchers fire up over support for first responders

Crossbenchers fire up over support for first responders

Crossbenchers fire up over support for first responders

The inclusion of changes to protect first responders and domestic violence survivors in Labor's workplace bill has been labelled a "cynical ploy".

Beefed up security laws aim to prevent military leaks

Beefed up security laws aim to prevent military leaks

Beefed up security laws aim to prevent military leaks

Beefed up security laws aim to prevent military leaks

Australia's defence minister is overseeing the introduction of laws aimed at protecting national secrets and keeping classified information away from enemies.

River narrows for passing new Murray-Darling Basin plan

River narrows for passing new Murray-Darling Basin plan

River narrows for passing new Murray-Darling Basin plan

River narrows for passing new Murray-Darling Basin plan

The government will need the Greens to tick off on its new Murray-Darling Basin plan after the coalition resolved to oppose the deal.

Court challenge to Netanyahu's judicial overhaul begins

Court challenge to Netanyahu's judicial overhaul begins

Court challenge to Netanyahu's judicial overhaul begins

Court challenge to Netanyahu's judicial overhaul begins

Israel’s Supreme Court has opened the first case to look at the legality of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s contentious judicial overhaul.

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Male colleague used to ‘breathe on my neck’: Andrews

As debate continues on new laws to improve the culture of parliament house, a former coalition government minister says she was harassed during question time.

'Need for vigilance' against foreign interference: MP

The chair of the intelligence and security committee wants people to be vigilant amid allegations a Chinese spy infiltrated the UK parliament.

Spying case sparks call for tougher parliament vetting

Parliament House workers should undergo security vetting, says a Liberal frontbencher following revelations of espionage by an MP's researcher in the UK.

Labor, Greens open doors to lock in $10b housing fund

The government's $10 billion housing future fund is set to pass through parliament in a deal with the Greens for more investment in social and affordable homes.

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Parliament to crackdown on military pilot poaching

The government is set to introduce laws to crack down on military personnel leaking classified secrets after concerns over China poaching Western pilots.

Bill to close labour hire loopholes pushed into 2024

The reporting date for an inquiry into laws to close labour hire loopholes has been pushed into next year, effectively ending its chances of passing this year.

'I did not feel safe': MP decries political aggression

Independent MP Kylea Tink has condemned the behaviour of fellow politicians and accused them of creating a hostile and unsafe environment.

Strip search of women 'context' for Qatar refusal: King

Catherine King says the mistreatment of a group of Australian women was linked to her decision to block Qatar Airways' request for more flights.

Federal Greens want new commission to address poverty

The government's economic inclusion advisory committee doesn't go far enough on poverty, says a Greens senator who wants a new commission to tackle the issue.

Parliament orders major work on net-zero nuts and bolts

The Climate Change Authority will develop plans across the whole economy to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 in a major report to be delivered within a year.

Workplace reforms will stifle mining sector: Dutton

The government's workplace reforms are aimed at ending exploitative labour loopholes but Peter Dutton claims they will damage the crucial resources sector.

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