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'Still have a punt': Labor spruiks gambling reforms

'Still have a punt': Labor spruiks gambling reforms

Contentious gambling reforms are finally within sight of the winning post for the government as its brushes off criticism from the cross bench and advocates.

Footy great lines up for One Nation as election recruit

Footy great lines up for One Nation as election recruit

Footy great lines up for One Nation as election recruit

Footy great lines up for One Nation as election recruit

A retired AFL champion has been named as the latest, and highest profile, One Nation candidate for a much-anticipated state election.

Educated Australians will survive AI future: experts

Educated Australians will survive AI future: experts

Educated Australians will survive AI future: experts

Educated Australians will survive AI future: experts

The rise of artificial intelligence won't mean a lack of jobs in the future, an AI summit has been told, as society grapples with the technology.

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Super members to get more advice in financial shake-up

Super members to get more advice in financial shake-up

The financial advice sector will undergo a major overhaul in an effort to thwart "bad actors" attracted to Australia’s huge pool of retirement savings.

'My worst years': bullying inquiry calls for changes

'My worst years': bullying inquiry calls for changes

An inquiry into school bullying has made dozens of recommendations for reform and found transgender or gender-diverse students are not adequately supported.

Widow tax loophole fixed in parliament after NDIS deal

Widow tax loophole fixed in parliament after NDIS deal

Late-stage changes to the so-called widow's tax will become law following a deal struck between Labor and the coalition.

'We have your back': support for media bargaining code

'We have your back': support for media bargaining code

A fresh push to force massive tech giants to pay news media companies for their journalism has secured the support it needs to pass the parliament.

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PM summit urged to stop Indigenous kids being locked up

PM summit urged to stop Indigenous kids being locked up

PM summit urged to stop Indigenous kids being locked up

PM summit urged to stop Indigenous kids being locked up

The prime minister has been accused of turning his back on Indigenous children and told he needs to help end their mass incarceration.

Debt to hit new high but nation's budget outlook steady

Debt to hit new high but nation's budget outlook steady

Debt to hit new high but nation's budget outlook steady

Debt to hit new high but nation's budget outlook steady

Federal tax changes threaten states and territories' budget bottom lines, but Australia's fiscal outlook remains steady, a new report says.

Scammers, defence ties targeted during Thai PM's trip

Scammers, defence ties targeted during Thai PM's trip

Scammers, defence ties targeted during Thai PM's trip

Scammers, defence ties targeted during Thai PM's trip

Australia and Thailand have pledged to deepen cooperation on combating transnational crime, as the two nations prepare to mark a major diplomatic milestone.

Last Australian state to make Easter Sunday a holiday

Last Australian state to make Easter Sunday a holiday

Last Australian state to make Easter Sunday a holiday

Last Australian state to make Easter Sunday a holiday

Easter Sunday will become a public holiday in every Australian jurisdiction after a state parliament vote that has been hailed as a win for workers.

Sweeping NDIS changes get the green light

Sweeping NDIS changes get the green light

Sweeping NDIS changes get the green light

Sweeping NDIS changes get the green light

Multiple changes were added at the last minute to contentious NDIS reforms after a deal between the major parties to rein in costs of the scheme.

Philippine student live-streamed fatal school shooting

Philippine student live-streamed fatal school shooting

Philippine student live-streamed fatal school shooting

Philippine student live-streamed fatal school shooting

The Philippines has been shocked by another school shooting in weeks, as a student videoed himself fatally shooting a classmate before killing himself.

'Quite wrong': minister hits out at GST deal criticism

'Quite wrong': minister hits out at GST deal criticism

'Quite wrong': minister hits out at GST deal criticism

'Quite wrong': minister hits out at GST deal criticism

A federal minister from Western Australia has defended her state's generous GST deal despite productivity watchdog calls to scrap the arrangement.

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Ex-bikie leader accused of worksite threat to family

A security firm brought members of a bikie gang on to a construction site to intimidate workers, an inquiry into a rogue union has been told

Tax office cracks down on alcohol distiller tax rorts

A tax incentive to help craft distillers is being rorted, the ATO says, costing the budget millions and blurring the line between legal and illicit spirits.

'Disgusted': coalition rift as gambling changes blasted

Two coalition MPs have crossed the floor in protest against gambling laws which they say don't go far enough to protect vulnerable people.

'Sleeper issue': aged care too reliant on migrant work

Australia's aged care sector is overly dependent on migrant workers, with an expert warning it risks leaving the elderly exposed.

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Alleged false death certificate case to be investigated

A state health department tried to have an elderly woman's death excluded from an investigation into alleged hospital wrongdoing.

Hanson's tobacco tax cut backed as black market thrives

One Nation is pledging to slash the tobacco excise by 75 per cent, which an expert predicts could spark a crackdown on the illicit cigarette trade.

Booze delivery restricted under domestic violence plan

An overhaul to online alcohol delivery services are among new laws unveiled in a five-year plan to implement recommendations of a royal commission.

'Real fears' for major smelter without new power deal

One of Australia's big four aluminium smelters is without a long-term power deal, with stalled negotiations raising questions about its future.

Missiles but no melons: Canberra hosts Japan minister

Australia and Japan have agreed to strengthen their defence partnership during high-level talks, but controversial comments on melons were not brought up.

Labor seeks to boost fuel security from farming waste

The government has announced plans to kill three birds with one stone: increase fuel supply, lower emissions, and help farmers.

'You are failing us': veteran concern over health cap

Ex-ADF advocates are continuing to push for a $5000 limit on allied healthcare for veterans to be removed, with concerns it could lead to further deaths.

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