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Labor concedes voters lost faith as parliament resumes

Labor concedes voters lost faith as parliament resumes

The Northern Territory's parliament has been sworn in ahead of the government legislating to grapple with a "crime crisis".

New deputy premier picked as cabinet reshuffle looms

New deputy premier picked as cabinet reshuffle looms

New deputy premier picked as cabinet reshuffle looms

New deputy premier picked as cabinet reshuffle looms

A political veteran and former senator has been appointed deputy premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government, as the party searches for a new treasurer.

Interstate ferry fiasco claims Liberal deputy leader

Interstate ferry fiasco claims Liberal deputy leader

Interstate ferry fiasco claims Liberal deputy leader

Interstate ferry fiasco claims Liberal deputy leader

The deputy premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government has resigned from cabinet over ferry delays and cost blowouts.

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Public servants to face fines if robodebt happens again

Public servants to face fines if robodebt happens again

Public servants and agency bosses who thwart independent investigations into their work could soon be fined thousands of dollars.

Middle East conflict looms over parliament's return

Middle East conflict looms over parliament's return

Politicians will return to Canberra as tensions simmer over escalating conflict involving Gaza, Lebanon, Israel and Iran.

PM's early election warning labelled an 'empty threat'

PM's early election warning labelled an 'empty threat'

The prime minister has threatened a double dissolution over resistance to his government's housing policy but experts don't think this will benefit his party.

Liberals to double debt, delay budget surplus

Liberals to double debt, delay budget surplus

The Tasmanian Liberal government's 2024/25 budget has pushed back a projected surplus and forecast net debt to double in four years.

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Double tax for Airbnbs as councils retain fee powers

Double tax for Airbnbs as councils retain fee powers

Double tax for Airbnbs as councils retain fee powers

Double tax for Airbnbs as councils retain fee powers

An Australian-first user levy on Airbnb and Stayz bookings won't cover Victorians' primary places of residence, but councils can continue to charge owners.

Australia's first parliament marks 200th anniversary

Australia's first parliament marks 200th anniversary

Australia's first parliament marks 200th anniversary

Australia's first parliament marks 200th anniversary

August 25 marks exactly 200 years since the inaugural meeting of NSW Parliament’s Upper House, making it Australia’s first parliament.

Construction union takeover to be cemented after deal

Construction union takeover to be cemented after deal

Construction union takeover to be cemented after deal

Construction union takeover to be cemented after deal

All construction divisions of the CFMEU will face a minimum three-year administration period and up to five with serious penalties for non-compliance.

Former PM's daughter becomes youngest-ever Thai leader

Former PM's daughter becomes youngest-ever Thai leader

Former PM's daughter becomes youngest-ever Thai leader

Former PM's daughter becomes youngest-ever Thai leader

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of divisive former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, has won the backing of parliament to become Thailand's youngest prime minister.

Father of late teen leads call for social media change

Father of late teen leads call for social media change

Father of late teen leads call for social media change

Father of late teen leads call for social media change

A grieving father says Instagram provided a toxic environment for his vulnerable teenager before she tragically ended her battle with anorexia.

Labor, Liberals cash out on total gambling ad ban

Labor, Liberals cash out on total gambling ad ban

Labor, Liberals cash out on total gambling ad ban

Labor, Liberals cash out on total gambling ad ban

The major parties voted against a total online gambling ad ban as the government works through its plan to temper the torrent of betting material during sports.

Push to 'rush' through Lawyer X bill faces opposition

Push to 'rush' through Lawyer X bill faces opposition

Push to 'rush' through Lawyer X bill faces opposition

Push to 'rush' through Lawyer X bill faces opposition

Victoria's opposition won't support a bill that would stop compensation claims over the use of police informants the government is trying to "rush" through.

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CFMEU crackdown faces delay as negotiations drag

The coalition wants to strengthen Labor laws to take over the CFMEU but the push for an inquiry is being criticised with concerns witnesses won't come forward.

Cost of living, union corruption in focus as MPs return

Labor wants to shift the focus to cost-of-living relief and social action as the coalition heaps pressure on its handling of inflation and national security.

'Mouth kept shut' comment not sexist, Eric Abetz says

Former senator Eric Abetz says he is offended by accusations of sexism after he declared Tasmania's Greens leader was "better with her mouth shut".

Ambulance 'ship is sinking' as response times worsen

New data reveals a third of Victorian ambulance response times to urgent cases are longer than the required 15 minutes but paramedics aren't surprised.

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Lord's Prayer axing from parliament off the table

The Victorian government has walked away from an election pledge to work towards replacing the daily tradition of reciting the Lord's Prayer in parliament.

Roads to ruin: potholes top safety issues poll

Almost two out of three Victorian motorists reckon potholes and poor road conditions are the biggest safety factor across the regional network, a poll shows.

'Untenable situation': pressure mounts on ambo boss

Ambulance Services Minister Mary-Anne Thomas has piled pressure on the Victorian agency to resolve pay talks while refusing to publicly back CEO Jane Miller.

Labor sides with uni over divisive city campus push

A move by Tasmania's university to move to the Hobart CBD has been backed by the opposition, defying a government pledge to block the sale or lease of land.

Winter-break headache as Labor hones re-election pitch

Labor and the coalition will use a month-long break from parliament to refine their respective pitches to voters as a possible year-end election looms.

Payman laments 'injustice' as she slams door on Labor

Labor failing to act against the "greatest injustice of our times" pushed pro-Palestinian senator Fatima Payman to quit the party she felt she couldn't change.

Palestine protesters must face 'full force' of law: PM

The prime minister has accused protesters of undermining democracy after they breached parliamentary security to unfurl pro-Palestinian banners.

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