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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.

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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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

Impasse over political donation limits torpedoes deal

Impasse over political donation limits torpedoes deal

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

'Pigs fly': Metro deadline delays cloud opening date

'Pigs fly': Metro deadline delays cloud opening date

'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

Suspension, censure 'badges of honour': Lidia Thorpe

Suspension, censure 'badges of honour': Lidia Thorpe

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.

Australia urged to follow Middle East on nuclear power

Australia urged to follow Middle East on nuclear power

Australia urged to follow Middle East on nuclear power

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

Donations ban 'delivers windfall' for political parties

Donations ban 'delivers windfall' for political parties

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

Govt apologises for suffering caused by stolen wages

Govt apologises for suffering caused by stolen wages

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.

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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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Trump cabinet picks 'targeted' with threats, swatting

The FBI says it is investigating several bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming nominees and appointees of US president-elect Donald Trump.

Police arrest 1000 amid Pakistan demos over ex-PM Khan

Almost 1000 supporters of jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan have been arrested following clashes in Islamabad.

Expansive migration laws to deport, ban entry imminent

A trio of migration bills with sweeping government powers is set to be passed after the coalition backed the amendments amid mounting criticisms of overreach.

Power plants warning as mass blackout scare loses heat

Public servants, big businesses and everyday folk have saved the day by turning off non-essential electricity during a major heatwave.

'Line in the sand': Lidia Thorpe barred from parliament

Lidia Thorpe has been suspended from parliament after the senator she threw pieces of paper at Pauline Hanson, in a move described a "line in the sand".

Union members march against changes to work conditions

The mother of a construction worker who died of heat stress has marched alongside thousands of unionists to maintain workplace rights.

'Better deal' for suppliers as supermarkets face fines

Supermarkets face fines of up to $10 million if caught breaching a grocery code of conduct that will become mandatory.

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