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'Nepotism and cronyism': senior official found corrupt

'Nepotism and cronyism': senior official found corrupt

A public servant who hid her familial relationship and helped her sister's fiance get a job in her department has earned the ire of a corruption watchdog.

Liberal leader open to quotas after election drubbing

Liberal leader open to quotas after election drubbing

Liberal leader open to quotas after election drubbing

Liberal leader open to quotas after election drubbing

The Liberal Party must endorse more women after a thumping election defeat, its leader Sussan Ley says, declaring herself a "zealot" on gender representation.

Fresh-faced MPs arrive in parliament for orientation

Fresh-faced MPs arrive in parliament for orientation

Fresh-faced MPs arrive in parliament for orientation

Fresh-faced MPs arrive in parliament for orientation

Newly elected politicians will learn the ropes of the lower house as they prepare for the first sitting day since the federal election.

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Premier backs fire leaders after no-confidence vote

Premier backs fire leaders after no-confidence vote

More than nine-in-ten career firefighters have delivered an overwhelming vote of no confidence in their leaders but the premier says they have her full support.

'Parliament tower' approval a tall order for opponents

'Parliament tower' approval a tall order for opponents

Approval for a capital city's tallest commercial building, just metres from its heritage-listed parliament, disrespects history and heritage, opponents say.

Landmark weapons search laws made permanent

Landmark weapons search laws made permanent

Landmark laws allowing Queensland Police to search people for weapons in public places have been made permanent.

Ex-premier tips Liberal leadership change to avoid poll

Ex-premier tips Liberal leadership change to avoid poll

Rather than face a fourth election in seven years, a former premier believes a state Liberal party will change leaders in a bid to retain power.

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Steelworks sale on track despite hit on state budget

Steelworks sale on track despite hit on state budget

Steelworks sale on track despite hit on state budget

Steelworks sale on track despite hit on state budget

The sale of a steelworks is tracking better than expected after a state government handed down its no frills budget.

'Sad day' as state faces fourth election in seven years

'Sad day' as state faces fourth election in seven years

'Sad day' as state faces fourth election in seven years

'Sad day' as state faces fourth election in seven years

Ousted in a no-confidence vote, Tasmania's premier will seek re-election amid a backlash over budget debt, bungled new ferries and a contentious stadium plan.

Liberal debt to double, state companies face sell-off

Liberal debt to double, state companies face sell-off

Liberal debt to double, state companies face sell-off

Liberal debt to double, state companies face sell-off

A state government is hanging its hat on potential asset sales and a public sector "efficiency unit" as means to pay down ballooning budget debt.

'Call it out': senator alleges inappropriate behaviour

'Call it out': senator alleges inappropriate behaviour

'Call it out': senator alleges inappropriate behaviour

'Call it out': senator alleges inappropriate behaviour

Independent senator Fatima Payman has formally complained about a male colleague for sexually suggestive comments, urging others to stand up for themselves.

Coalition chiefs deny settling scores in shadow cabinet

Coalition chiefs deny settling scores in shadow cabinet

Coalition chiefs deny settling scores in shadow cabinet

Coalition chiefs deny settling scores in shadow cabinet

A Liberal senator who oversaw a disastrous work-from-home policy is among the biggest losers as the reunited coalition unveiled its shadow cabinet.

Govt touts workers comp laws for 'future generations'

Govt touts workers comp laws for 'future generations'

Govt touts workers comp laws for 'future generations'

Govt touts workers comp laws for 'future generations'

Workers suffering from mental health injury will face stricter eligibility rules to claim compensation under laws proposed by the NSW government.

Second wave 'adult crime, adult time' laws pass

Second wave 'adult crime, adult time' laws pass

Second wave 'adult crime, adult time' laws pass

Second wave 'adult crime, adult time' laws pass

The second wave of the controversial "adult crime, adult time" laws adding attempted murder and rape to the list of lengthy sentences have passed.

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Good character references restricted in rape cases

A state has launched major reforms to its rape sentencing guidelines by restricting the way good character references for offenders is considered.

'Underclass of Australians': youth crime laws slammed

The United Nations has taken aim at a state government's youth crime crackdown, saying it threatens to create an "underclass of Australians".

'Forgotten children': state care failings scrutinised

Advocates have welcomed a state's child safety investigation but fear recommendations will fall on deaf ears, ensuring some kids will remain "forgotten".

Brittany Higgins slams anti-discrimination law pause

Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins has blasted a state's decision to pause landmark anti-discrimination law changes.

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Coalition look to pick up pieces after election blowout

The search is on for a new Liberal leader after Peter Dutton lost his seat, as the coalition comes to terms with its devastating whitewash at the ballot box.

Singapore's long-ruling party on track to win election

Preliminary vote counting shows the long-ruling People’s Action Party has won another landslide in Singapore's general election.

Polls close on election day as Australians await winner

Millions of Australians have cast their votes in the federal election, with polls closed in the eastern states and counting soon under way.

'Needs to stop': fatal stabbing triggers hard bail laws

Another bail crackdown has been triggered by a store owner's fatal stabbing in a crime-hit territory, but critics are calling for more to be done.

Wave of case issues expected in mass DNA retesting

DNA will be kept for longer to ensure serious crimes are investigated properly as authorities prepare to check masses of forensics for serious lab failings.

Major employers urged to hit gender equality targets

Employers with 500 or more employees will be required to select and achieve, or make progress on, gender equality targets under new laws.

Credit rating outlook downgrade rests in state's hands

A state government can fix a credit rating outlook downgrade in its first budget after an international agency identified "significant fiscal deterioration".

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