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Squeeze on election spending but cash caps up in air

Squeeze on election spending but cash caps up in air

Australians are being told they will have more of a say compared to billionaires in future elections but some say there's a bitter pill hidden among the sweets.

Pressure on PM to ram through agenda in final sitting

Pressure on PM to ram through agenda in final sitting

Pressure on PM to ram through agenda in final sitting

Pressure on PM to ram through agenda in final sitting

The federal government has a laundry list of policy promises to push through before the next election, but it looks unlikely to get much done before 2024 ends.

NSW MPs slammed for 'part-time' parliamentary year

NSW MPs slammed for 'part-time' parliamentary year

NSW MPs slammed for 'part-time' parliamentary year

NSW MPs slammed for 'part-time' parliamentary year

Sixteen weeks is all some backbench MPs will have to spend in the NSW Parliament in 2025 under a new schedule put forward by the Labor government.

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Thousands of vapes seized as tougher penalties set

Thousands of vapes seized as tougher penalties set

New laws entrenching harsher penalties for vape suppliers are set to pass NSW parliament.

Election money reforms dubbed a 'major-party stitch-up'

Election money reforms dubbed a 'major-party stitch-up'

Independent MPs have blasted proposed electoral laws capping expenditure, saying while they agree with reform, the way it's being done favours major parties.

Inquiry into public servant's $300k payment after raid

Inquiry into public servant's $300k payment after raid

A government agency has launched an internal investigation after its Parliament House offices were raided by the federal corruption watchdog.

Premier plays musical chairs with prized cabinet spots

Premier plays musical chairs with prized cabinet spots

Premier David Crisafulli has unveiled the Liberal National Party's first Queensland cabinet in almost a decade, revealing major frontbench changes.

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Premier promises to release secret corruption reports

Premier promises to release secret corruption reports

Premier promises to release secret corruption reports

Premier promises to release secret corruption reports

The votes are still being tallied but Queensland's newly-sworn in premier is already making big moves, vowing to release secret corruption reports.

Labor concedes voters lost faith as parliament resumes

Labor concedes voters lost faith as parliament resumes

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.

Public servants to face fines if robodebt happens again

Public servants to face fines if robodebt happens again

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

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'

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.

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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.

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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.

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".

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