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Tech giant concern as social media ban passes

Tech giant concern as social media ban passes

The parent company for Facebook has hit out at a looming ban on under 16s for social media, labelling the process as rushed.

Birth rate fears after cap on nation-first IVF subsidy

Birth rate fears after cap on nation-first IVF subsidy

Birth rate fears after cap on nation-first IVF subsidy

Birth rate fears after cap on nation-first IVF subsidy

Couples trying to have children via IVF have been dealt a blow with the restriction of a first-in-Australia subsidy to those on lower incomes.

Australians risk being 'pawns' in hostage diplomacy

Australians risk being 'pawns' in hostage diplomacy

Australians risk being 'pawns' in hostage diplomacy

Australians risk being 'pawns' in hostage diplomacy

Australians wrongfully detained overseas are being short-changed by gaps in a system that needs to bolster support, a report has found.

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Eye of political storm nears as focus turns to polls

Eye of political storm nears as focus turns to polls

After passing a flurry of bills at the eleventh hour, Labor is spruiking its wins ahead of a much-anticipated federal election.

Rental housing supply boost promised under tax tweaks

Rental housing supply boost promised under tax tweaks

As many as 80,000 rental properties are expected to be constructed over ten years now that build-to-rent tax changes have come into force.

Reserve Bank dual boards finally get green light

Reserve Bank dual boards finally get green light

Long-stalled Reserve Bank reforms have finally got the go-ahead, allowing the formation of separate monetary policy and governance boards.

Win for green industries as Labor plan secures support

Win for green industries as Labor plan secures support

A multibillion dollar push to increase manufacturing in industries such as renewable energy and critical minerals is set to pass parliament.

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Deportation, travel ban and dogs in detention laws pass

Deportation, travel ban and dogs in detention laws pass

Deportation, travel ban and dogs in detention laws pass

Deportation, travel ban and dogs in detention laws pass

Three migration bills giving the government extensive powers to deport non-citizens and bar entry to Australia for some nationalities have passed the Senate.

Human rights commissioner slams new youth crime laws

Human rights commissioner slams new youth crime laws

Human rights commissioner slams new youth crime laws

Human rights commissioner slams new youth crime laws

The Queensland government has been accused of "plumbing the depths" by pushing through laws that will ensure children face harsher penalties for serious crimes.

Top bank chief reveals why rates are still on hold

Top bank chief reveals why rates are still on hold

Top bank chief reveals why rates are still on hold

Top bank chief reveals why rates are still on hold

Australia's top central banker reveals why she still hasn't pulled the trigger on interest rate cuts despite similar countries already taking action.

Laws to end path to treaty fast-tracked in shock move

Laws to end path to treaty fast-tracked in shock move

Laws to end path to treaty fast-tracked in shock move

Laws to end path to treaty fast-tracked in shock move

The Queensland government has been accused of pushing through laws ending the path to treaty and truth-telling without consultation, sparking outrage.

Veteran Liberal senator retires to seek 'new direction'

Veteran Liberal senator retires to seek 'new direction'

Veteran Liberal senator retires to seek 'new direction'

Veteran Liberal senator retires to seek 'new direction'

Simon Birmingham has made a heartfelt speech to colleagues as the Liberal called time on his 17-year Senate career to pursue a "commercially oriented" future.

Censures, coffees and a clinched deal: MPs off for Xmas

Censures, coffees and a clinched deal: MPs off for Xmas

Censures, coffees and a clinched deal: MPs off for Xmas

Censures, coffees and a clinched deal: MPs off for Xmas

Parliamentarians are preparing to head home for the year after a far from lacklustre final day in the halls of power.

Cost of big races revealed right at the finish line

Cost of big races revealed right at the finish line

Cost of big races revealed right at the finish line

Cost of big races revealed right at the finish line

Revelations about the price of events such as major motor races are among the dozens of reports released on a parliament's final sitting day.

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More to come for climate: 'immense strain' on taxpayers

Cutting greenhouse gas emissions is an urgent priority and investing in renewable energy is the best way to do it, the nation's climate tsar says.

Impasse over political donation limits torpedoes deal

A deal between Labor and the coalition on capping electoral expenditure has been scuppered at the last minute due partly to an impasse on donation limits.

'Pigs fly': Metro deadline delays cloud opening date

The initial handover of Melbourne's Metro Tunnel to operators has been delayed 12 months but the government insists it will still open to passengers on time.

Suspension, censure 'badges of honour': Lidia Thorpe

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has refused to back down, capping off her parliamentary year by staring down her suspension and taunting the Senate.

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Australia urged to follow Middle East on nuclear power

Australia could have nuclear power reactors operating within 12 years, an inquiry has heard, if the nation follows the Middle East rather than Europe.

Donations ban 'delivers windfall' for political parties

Laws banning political donations in SA have been rushed through parliament without public scrutiny and are compromised and unfair, a democracy expert says.

Govt apologises for suffering caused by stolen wages

The suffering and injustice caused to Indigenous people who worked for little or no wages under discriminatory laws has been acknowledged by the government.

Social media ban 'significant risk' to child's rights

A blanket social media ban for Australians under 16 has been criticised for limiting rights and not having enough privacy safeguards for all users.

No sale - state denies snowfields up for grabs

An expression of interest process to find a new manager for two loss-making snowfields does not amount to a sale, a state government says.

Trump selects special envoy for Ukraine and Russia

Incoming US President Donald Trump has chosen one of the architects of an 'America First' policy, to serve as his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia.

Hold the phone calls: digital services may save time

Australians could spend less time on the phone and the government could save money with a greater investment in digital services, a report says.

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