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Peter Dutton referred to national security watchdog

Peter Dutton referred to national security watchdog

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton may be investigated by the national security watchdog after a judge referred him over the detainment of Abdul Nacer Benbrika.

Reserve Bank keeps options open on interest rates

Reserve Bank keeps options open on interest rates

Reserve Bank keeps options open on interest rates

Reserve Bank keeps options open on interest rates

Interest rates could go higher again if inflation proves stickier than expected or moves higher, the head of the Reserve Bank of Australia says.

'Doesn't add up': LNP criticised for backing budget

'Doesn't add up': LNP criticised for backing budget

'Doesn't add up': LNP criticised for backing budget

'Doesn't add up': LNP criticised for backing budget

Queensland's opposition leader David Crisafulli says he will back the government's funding for existing projects in the budget, prompting a backlash.

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'Stand up to him': former PM's advice on handling Trump

'Stand up to him': former PM's advice on handling Trump

A former prime minister has offered advice to world leaders on how to deal with the now-convicted Donald Trump, should he win the US election.

PM, Dutton condemn Greens on electorate office protests

PM, Dutton condemn Greens on electorate office protests

Major parties have united in attacking the Greens for stoking tensions on the Middle East conflict after electorate offices have been subject to protests.

Child removals 'approaching Stolen Generations levels'

Child removals 'approaching Stolen Generations levels'

Aboriginal children are over-reported, over-investigated and over-represented in child protection removals and the government must act urgently, a report warns.

Leichhardt Oval works funded but Tigers yet to commit

Leichhardt Oval works funded but Tigers yet to commit

A local council has voted to put $10 million towards a redevelopment of Leichhardt Oval, but the state and federal governments are yet to come to the party.

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X labels eSafety church case drop a win for free speech

X labels eSafety church case drop a win for free speech

X labels eSafety church case drop a win for free speech

X labels eSafety church case drop a win for free speech

Elon Musk's X has warned of legal powers used to censor speech after the eSafety Commissioner dropped a court battle over videos of a Sydney church stabbing.

'We have a plan': state reacts to housing crisis outcry

'We have a plan': state reacts to housing crisis outcry

'We have a plan': state reacts to housing crisis outcry

'We have a plan': state reacts to housing crisis outcry

A real estate body has called on authorities to provide an accountable delivery plan, describing the Queensland's housing crisis as "woeful".

Bulk-billing rates rising after decade of 'neglect'

Bulk-billing rates rising after decade of 'neglect'

Bulk-billing rates rising after decade of 'neglect'

Bulk-billing rates rising after decade of 'neglect'

More doctors are choosing general practice, a development described as the "green shoots of recovery", as bulk-billing rates across the country begin to rise.

Social media giants told to pay price, play by rules

Social media giants told to pay price, play by rules

Social media giants told to pay price, play by rules

Social media giants told to pay price, play by rules

For years, social media companies have been accused of acting above regulation but a top media boss says they must play by the same rules as everyone else.

Calls to shut down AI porn apps as sharing criminalised

Calls to shut down AI porn apps as sharing criminalised

Calls to shut down AI porn apps as sharing criminalised

Calls to shut down AI porn apps as sharing criminalised

People who create or share deepfake pornography will face jail under new laws, but some think the government could do more to stop the dehumanising activity.

Budget boon for old trains buys time for homemade fleet

Budget boon for old trains buys time for homemade fleet

Budget boon for old trains buys time for homemade fleet

Budget boon for old trains buys time for homemade fleet

Trains vital to the rail network will be upgraded to keep them on the tracks for longer as the government investigates building replacement fleets locally.

Ambos have 99 pay meetings, but the deal ain't won

Ambos have 99 pay meetings, but the deal ain't won

Ambos have 99 pay meetings, but the deal ain't won

Ambos have 99 pay meetings, but the deal ain't won

Paramedics will escalate industrial action as they implement dozens of new work bans, but patients have been told their safety will be paramount.

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Building programs exclude Aboriginal organisations

Victoria's truth telling inquiry has uncovered further discrimination and exclusion for Aboriginal communities already facing a tough housing market.

'Reckless' move to block housing fix riles NSW premier

A move to stymie the blanket rezoning of land around transport hubs has been branded opposition "NIMBYism" by a premier in the midst of a housing crisis.

ACT passes voluntary assisted dying laws

The ACT has become one of the last jurisdictions to pass voluntary assisted dying laws two years after a federal ban on legislating on the issue was overturned.

Security tightened in China for Tiananmen anniversary

Authorities in China have restricted access to Beijing's Tiananmen Square on the 35th anniversary of the crackdown on protesters.

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University boss calls international student cap 'chaos'

The head of Universities Australia has labelled the government's international student cap proposal "policy chaos" with significant ramifications.

India's Modi heading to majority but no landslide win

Nearly one billion people were eligible to vote in India's seven-week national elections with a strong win predicted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Energy communities will be backed by a net-zero body

Laws to establish a federal government agency to manage Australia's transition to net zero greenhouse gas emissions have passed the House of Representatives.

Live sheep export ban inquiry 'rushed' says Nationals

A parliamentary inquiry into a ban on live sheep exports has been labelled "disingenuous" by the opposition and farmers because of the short turn around.

Immigration brouhaha rumbles on as Dutton hits out

With the Labor government poised to update a controversial immigration direction, Peter Dutton has deflected attacks on his record as immigration minister.

'Nonsense': tradies left off skilled migration list

Australia's building industry says tradies are treated like second-class citizens after key construction jobs were left off a draft priority skills list.

ADF to recruit foreigners amid muddle over eligibility

Allowing foreigners to join the Australian Defence Force under a fast track to citizenship is a "positive step" but will likely only have an incremental impact.

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