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Premier stands by minister after 'dodgy' references

Premier stands by minister after 'dodgy' references

A state minister won't lose her job over writing character references for domestic violence and sexual assault offenders.

AI on a budget: Aussie watchdog trails global peers

AI on a budget: Aussie watchdog trails global peers

AI on a budget: Aussie watchdog trails global peers

AI on a budget: Aussie watchdog trails global peers

The body charged with assessing artificial intelligence risks in Australia will operate on a small budget compared to its global counterparts.

Caucus gets raucous over AUKUS as doubt cast on subs

Caucus gets raucous over AUKUS as doubt cast on subs

Caucus gets raucous over AUKUS as doubt cast on subs

Caucus gets raucous over AUKUS as doubt cast on subs

A group of current and ex-Labor figures including Peter Garrett are raising concerns about Australia's commitment to the AUKUS agreement with the US and UK.

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Businesses still in dark on tax carve outs from budget

Businesses still in dark on tax carve outs from budget

Business owners are still yet to find out what exemptions could apply to them in changes to capital gains tax.

Minimum wage tops $1000 a week, stoking inflation fears

Minimum wage tops $1000 a week, stoking inflation fears

Millions of workers on industry awards will get an annual pay rise and minimum wage earners even more, but economists warn the raises could fuel inflation.

MP battling MND leads parliament in Daniher tribute

MP battling MND leads parliament in Daniher tribute

Parliamentarians have downed political weapons to remember the life of Neale Daniher after the 2025 Australian of the Year died from motor neurone disease.

One Nation MP not afraid of side-stepping party line

One Nation MP not afraid of side-stepping party line

David Farley has been sworn in as the first One Nation MP elected to parliament's lower house, but has warned he's not afraid to vote against party lines.

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'Nation leading' e-bike laws wound back after outcry

'Nation leading' e-bike laws wound back after outcry

'Nation leading' e-bike laws wound back after outcry

'Nation leading' e-bike laws wound back after outcry

A state government has softened its e-mobility laws, sparing teens from a ban while giving police new powers to breath test riders and seize illegal devices.

Australia sanctions West Bank extremist settler farms

Australia sanctions West Bank extremist settler farms

Australia sanctions West Bank extremist settler farms

Australia sanctions West Bank extremist settler farms

Israeli settlers who've attacked Palestinians in the West Bank have been hit with a new raft of Australian sanctions.

Booted ministers back at work as secrecy scrutinised

Booted ministers back at work as secrecy scrutinised

Booted ministers back at work as secrecy scrutinised

Booted ministers back at work as secrecy scrutinised

Two ministers suspended from parliament for failing to provide documents have returned to NSW's upper house as the government defends remaining tight-lipped.

US classification of Aussie naval base under microscope

US classification of Aussie naval base under microscope

US classification of Aussie naval base under microscope

US classification of Aussie naval base under microscope

US links to a major Australian naval base and who is paying for major infrastructure upgrades will be questioned at a parliamentary inquiry.

Protesters shift Olympic park fight beyond fences

Protesters shift Olympic park fight beyond fences

Protesters shift Olympic park fight beyond fences

Protesters shift Olympic park fight beyond fences

Campaigners say their fight to protect Brisbane’s Victoria Park is moving from the parklands to the courts and Canberra as work starts on the 2032 stadium.

Tony Abbott vows to not be silent in Liberal rebuild

Tony Abbott vows to not be silent in Liberal rebuild

Tony Abbott vows to not be silent in Liberal rebuild

Tony Abbott vows to not be silent in Liberal rebuild

Tony Abbott has spoken out against other conservative parties, but his vocal nature could cause trouble for Opposition Leader Angus Taylor.

Corruption watchdog powers boosted after CFMEU scandal

Corruption watchdog powers boosted after CFMEU scandal

Corruption watchdog powers boosted after CFMEU scandal

Corruption watchdog powers boosted after CFMEU scandal

A state government has buckled to pressure to give the corruption watchdog "follow the money" powers following the CFMEU scandal.

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Elder's grief as Olympics stadium replaces healing site

The race to complete the 2032 stadium has begun at a city park despite protests, triggering fears a First Nations place of healing will be "gone forever".

Royal commission rejects bid to keep documents secret

A bid to bar access to cabinet documents about the funding of agencies such as ASIO has been knocked back by the royal commission

Home price falls may signal end of housing super cycle

Rising interest rates, poor affordability, budget tax changes and a political shift towards lower migration could spell the end of a 30-year housing upswing.

'Likely he's lying': treasurer points finger at rival

Future generations will be left with a "multibillion-dollar debt bomb" if the coalition repeals proposed tax changes, the treasurer warns.

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Poll topper Hanson wants to lead Aussies who assimilate

Pauline Hanson has sidestepped questions about her standing in migrant communities as a poll puts her populist party ahead of the federal government.

Accused 'ISIS bride' renounces terrorists, lawyer says

A woman charged over joining Islamic State has delayed her bail application so she can obtain evidence that she renounced the terror group.

Premier dodges detail on ex-minister's $120k legal fees

A Tasmanian minister has resigned after misleading parliament about her involvement in a secret court case and amassing legal fees that cost taxpayers $120,000.

Thousands of older Australians still waiting for care

Wait times for in-home care have come down for the first quarter of the year, but large numbers are still looking to get support.

'Explosive' new evidence extends CFMEU corruption probe

The volume of evidence against a scandal-plagued construction union has pushed back a long-running inquiry by 18 months.

Rescue package to shield workers from AI-driven cuts

A multimillion-dollar training package is being rolled out to help employees whose jobs are at risk due to the rapid deployment of technology.

'Simpler' stopgap nuclear subs plan swaps new for used

Scrapping plans to buy new submarines from the United States is about making life easier for the Australian navy while also saving money, the government says.

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