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State integrity brawl spills into MPs’ private lives

State integrity brawl spills into MPs’ private lives

A heated political row over integrity and conflicts of interest has erupted into a slanging match about MPs’ private lives in a state parliament.

Democracy's birth almost locked everyday Australia out

Democracy's birth almost locked everyday Australia out

Democracy's birth almost locked everyday Australia out

Democracy's birth almost locked everyday Australia out

Commemorations and celebrations are under way to mark 125 years since the opening of the first federal parliament and the birth of Australian democracy.

Tobacco giant asks Senate to make cigarettes cheaper

Tobacco giant asks Senate to make cigarettes cheaper

Tobacco giant asks Senate to make cigarettes cheaper

Tobacco giant asks Senate to make cigarettes cheaper

Philip Morris' appearance before a Senate committee this week has been likened to "inviting mosquitoes into a hearing on malaria" by public health advocates.

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Cabinet minister suspended from parliament for a week

Cabinet minister suspended from parliament for a week

Having refused to produce documents relating to a premier's comments to police, a state parliament has taken the extraordinary step of suspending a minister.

Party leader flies in for debut from One Nation's MPs

Party leader flies in for debut from One Nation's MPs

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has guest-starred outside the opening of a state parliament, where her party now holds seven seats.

Backlash over secret Senate hearing for tobacco giants

Backlash over secret Senate hearing for tobacco giants

The federal government is asking what the coalition has to hide, after it was sprung offering a private hearing to tobacco giant Philip Morris.

Prosecutors drop breast-grab charge against actor

Prosecutors drop breast-grab charge against actor

A TV actor fined after protesting in a state parliament has maintained she never grabbed and twisted the breast of a worker, who said it broke the "girl code".

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Tempers flare as greyhound ban debate pushed back

Tempers flare as greyhound ban debate pushed back

Tempers flare as greyhound ban debate pushed back

Tempers flare as greyhound ban debate pushed back

A state government's decision to pull parliamentary debate on legislation to ban greyhound racing has been labelled disgraceful and a purely political move.

Not healthy for democracy: calls for more MPs shot down

Not healthy for democracy: calls for more MPs shot down

Not healthy for democracy: calls for more MPs shot down

Not healthy for democracy: calls for more MPs shot down

Anthony Albanese has used his strongest language yet to rule out adding more MPs to handle a growing population, despite a push for fairer representation.

PM queries priorities as coalition opposes MP expansion

PM queries priorities as coalition opposes MP expansion

PM queries priorities as coalition opposes MP expansion

PM queries priorities as coalition opposes MP expansion

The coalition won't support any push to expand parliament to deal with an increasing population as a major inquiry reviews whether representation is adequate.

Good character evidence ban could create bad sentencing

Good character evidence ban could create bad sentencing

Good character evidence ban could create bad sentencing

Good character evidence ban could create bad sentencing

A law preventing judges considering good character in sentencing is too indiscriminate and invites potential harms, legal experts warn.

The fake political news pages fooling countless Aussies

The fake political news pages fooling countless Aussies

The fake political news pages fooling countless Aussies

The fake political news pages fooling countless Aussies

Foreign-run Facebook pages are masquerading as Australian news publications and spreading false information about politicians to drive engagement.

Liberal campaign order came from the top: ex-Brethren

Liberal campaign order came from the top: ex-Brethren

Liberal campaign order came from the top: ex-Brethren

Liberal campaign order came from the top: ex-Brethren

The rigid hierarchy of the Plymouth Brethren Church meant any orders for followers to campaign for the Liberals would have come from the top, ex-members claim.

Need cash for the arts? Try donor finance, inquiry told

Need cash for the arts? Try donor finance, inquiry told

Need cash for the arts? Try donor finance, inquiry told

Need cash for the arts? Try donor finance, inquiry told

Australia's cash-strapped arts sector could be helped by repayable loans from private donors, an inquiry has been told.

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New laws close the door on domestic violence loophole

A loophole will be closed to ensure perpetrators can't get away with breaking into their victims' homes after an offender won a controversial High Court case.

Scrapped Commonwealth Games becomes an online mockery

It should have been a moment for Australia’s athletes on home soil but the 2026 Commonwealth Games has been reduced to cost blowouts and social media mockery.

Minister's words to gambling reform advocate 'shocking'

Advocates and crossbenchers are outraged after the communications minister made a dismissive comment to a former gambling addict pushing for reform.

Terrorism watchdog cool to political heat over religion

The man tasked with reviewing Australia's terrorism laws amid pressure over a religious clause says any political decision remains with the attorney-general.

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'Buggered': emotional Nationals leader makes shock exit

David Littleproud says he hasn't got the drive to continue as leader of the Nationals as the first contender to replace him throws his hat in the ring.

Carney's coalition vision depends on others stepping up

Mark Carney's visit to Australia came at a strategic time to continue his push for middle power co-operation and strike critical minerals investments.

Anti-Semitism laws banning chants draws mixed reaction

Critics have slammed new laws designed to combat anti-Semitism as overreach, but a last-minute change reduces a minister's extraordinary powers.

Canada's call for Australia to exploit 'rare power'

The Canadian prime minister has made a direct pitch to Australian leaders to help his nation and other "middle powers" counter superpowers' coercive influence.

Labor scraps controversial freedom of information bill

The government has backed down on its attempt to reform freedom of information laws after staunch opposition from across parliament and civil society.

Democracy under threat as social grievances widen gap

Young people and Australians under strain are less supportive of democracy as a royal commission into social cohesion offers an opportunity to address trust.

Lack of response to parliament reports 'disrespectful'

Crossbenchers are demanding more accountability and transparency as important reports into significant issues of concern gather dust on ministers' desks.

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