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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.

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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

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.

Thorny issue of voice gets some clear air for debate

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

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.

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Andrews warned not to miss corruption reforms deadline

Andrews warned not to miss corruption reforms deadline

Andrews warned not to miss corruption reforms deadline

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

Labor's housing breakthrough after tense negotiations

Labor's housing breakthrough after tense negotiations

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.

Push to flush drug decriminalisation is dead on arrival

Push to flush drug decriminalisation is dead on arrival

Push to flush drug decriminalisation is dead on arrival

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

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

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.

Housing fund to pass as fight for renter rights goes on

Housing fund to pass as fight for renter rights goes on

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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