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Tas premier shouldn't let election call drag: analyst

Tas premier shouldn't let election call drag: analyst

Tasmania's minority Liberal premier is actively considering triggering an early election after talks with two key independents didn't reach his desired outcome.

Australia will issue rules for 'risky' solar inverters

Australia will issue rules for 'risky' solar inverters

Australia will issue rules for 'risky' solar inverters

Australia will issue rules for 'risky' solar inverters

Australian government officials have confirmed they are developing guidelines for solar equipment after warnings about potential security vulnerabilities.

'No one knows': passes to halls of power under scrutiny

'No one knows': passes to halls of power under scrutiny

'No one knows': passes to halls of power under scrutiny

'No one knows': passes to halls of power under scrutiny

An unknown number of lobbyists roam parliament every day with no public register of who they are, leading to calls for transparency.

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Joyce returns to parliament after viral video emerges

Joyce returns to parliament after viral video emerges

Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has returned to federal parliament after video came to light of him lying on the pavement in a busy Canberra street.

Supply chain under scrutiny after school asbestos find

Supply chain under scrutiny after school asbestos find

Fragments of asbestos have been found at NSW government projects including a park, train stations and a school, while a hospital is being assessed.

Carrot for home buyers could deliver stick to investors

Carrot for home buyers could deliver stick to investors

A bid to give hopeful homeowners a foot in the door could be in danger unless Labor takes steps to scale back property investor tax breaks.

Premier backs bureaucrat's appointment to housing post

Premier backs bureaucrat's appointment to housing post

Senior bureaucrat Jeroen Weimar will lead the rollout of the Victorian housing statement, with the premier insisting she didn't make the appointment.

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Whistleblowers need protections 'with teeth': advocates

Whistleblowers need protections 'with teeth': advocates

Whistleblowers need protections 'with teeth': advocates

Whistleblowers need protections 'with teeth': advocates

A protection authority that offers whistleblowers greater protections and support, would help improve Australia's integrity and bolster transparency.

Auditor to run the rule over $2.2b federal rail pledge

Auditor to run the rule over $2.2b federal rail pledge

Auditor to run the rule over $2.2b federal rail pledge

Auditor to run the rule over $2.2b federal rail pledge

A federal audit will examine Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's $2.2 billion election commitment toward the Victorian government's Suburban Rail Loop project.

Right to disconnect laws pass federal parliament

Right to disconnect laws pass federal parliament

Right to disconnect laws pass federal parliament

Right to disconnect laws pass federal parliament

Employees will be able to legally disconnect from work out of hours, after industrial relations changes cleared the House of Representatives.

Dodgy NDIS providers on watch as task force unveiled

Dodgy NDIS providers on watch as task force unveiled

Dodgy NDIS providers on watch as task force unveiled

Dodgy NDIS providers on watch as task force unveiled

Disability providers who overcharge and under-service Australians are in the government's sights as it announces a task force to look at the NDIS registry.

Survey reveals bullying and harassment in parliament

Survey reveals bullying and harassment in parliament

Survey reveals bullying and harassment in parliament

Survey reveals bullying and harassment in parliament

Bullying and harassment have been uncovered through a staff survey into the workplace culture at Parliament House.

Education revolution urged to boost reading skills

Education revolution urged to boost reading skills

Education revolution urged to boost reading skills

Education revolution urged to boost reading skills

A public policy think tank wants governments to commit to a six-step "reading guarantee" or risk leaving children behind.

End to VET as 'poorer cousin' key to reskill workforce

End to VET as 'poorer cousin' key to reskill workforce

End to VET as 'poorer cousin' key to reskill workforce

End to VET as 'poorer cousin' key to reskill workforce

The quality of the VET sector needs to be elevated to meet Australia's future skills demand due to a bias towards universities, the skills minister says.

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Biden, European leaders criticise Trump's NATO comments

European leaders have reacted to Donald Trump's comments over a hypothetical Russian invasion of NATO allies not spending enough on defence.

Women to benefit as employment grants extended

Organisations looking for funds to support women facing challenges to get into paid work can apply for support under a grant scheme that's being expanded.

Pakistan's Khan-backed independents lead in final count

The final tally has been released in Pakistan's national election and shows independents, mostly backed by former leader Imran Khan, winning 101 of 264 seats.

Property investors won't lose tax deductions: Treasurer

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says property investors will continue to enjoy their tax breaks, while ruling out the prospect of changes to negative gearing.

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Last-standing Liberal government ponders early election

The only Liberal government in Australia is grappling for a way forward in minority as its agreements with defector MPs are put to the test.

'Waiting in silence': POWs honoured on 20th anniversary

Anthony Albanese says Australian prisoner of war stories need to be told, while paying homage to one prisoner of the Japanese who became a "tower of humanity".

All eyes on employment market as more roles open up

An update on the jobs market will dominate the economic agenda this week, with business and consumer health checks also expected.

Coalition would dump right to disconnect law: Dutton

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says a coalition government would repeal government changes to workplace laws allowing employees the right to disconnect.

Pakistan ex-PMs Sharif and Khan both claim poll win

Nawaz Sharif has declared victory in Pakistan's elections and is seeking to form a government despite his party trailing supporters of jailed rival Imran Khan.

Tas minority premier to mull independent 'crisis' talks

Tasmania's Liberal minority premier says he will take time to consider discussions with two powerful independents amid his threat of an early election.

Indian Ocean security threats on par with Pacific: Wong

Vast waters to Australia's west present security, climate and conflict threats as serious as those facing the Pacific, the foreign minister told a conference.

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