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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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coalition push for gambling ad ban during live sport

Coalition push for gambling ad ban during live sport

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

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

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

'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.

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

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

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

'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

PM 'comfortable' if David Van never returns to Senate

PM 'comfortable' if David Van never returns to Senate

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

Penalties sharpened for possessing a knife in public

Penalties sharpened for possessing a knife in public

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.

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'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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'Axis of evil': Housing bill delayed amid fiery debate

Debate on the $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund has been pushed back until October in a major blow to the government.

Voice referendum cleared with fiery debate and applause

Australians will vote in a referendum later this year to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and enshrine an Indigenous voice in the constitution.

Indigenous senators speak out as referendum takes shape

Parliament has all but passed laws setting up the Indigenous voice referendum, as senators debate the final form the public vote will take.

Push to stop 'arms race' in federal election spending

Addressing record high election spending, donor transparency and introducing donation caps are among a wishlist of reforms to improve integrity in politics.

Women MPs speak out over parliament's toxic culture

Parliamentarians from across the divide have raised concerns about the politicisation of sexual assault and misconduct allegations.

Two federal bodies created to bolster arts sector

Laws have passed parliament setting up two new arts bodies as part of the renamed Creative Australia, formerly known as the Australia Council.

Former senator accuses Van of inappropriate touching

Former senator Amanda Stoker has accused Senator David Van of inappropriately touching her during a parliamentary gathering.

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