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Victoria to refund invalidly collected EV tax

Victoria to refund invalidly collected EV tax

The Victorian government will refund drivers who were slugged the state's electric vehicle tax after the High Court declared it invalid.

New media laws to 'level the playing field' for free TV

New media laws to 'level the playing field' for free TV

New media laws to 'level the playing field' for free TV

New media laws to 'level the playing field' for free TV

Free-to-air TV will be guaranteed top billing on smart TVs, while anti-siphoning laws will be updated to stop key sporting events from being behind paywalls.

Greens, crossbench success on climate law amendments

Greens, crossbench success on climate law amendments

Greens, crossbench success on climate law amendments

Greens, crossbench success on climate law amendments

Climate laws proposed by the NSW government have undergone significant amendments after an alliance of crossbenchers successfully pushed for further action.

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Criminals target government with record cyber attacks

Criminals target government with record cyber attacks

Australia has had one of the world's biggest rises in cyber attacks against government agencies, with a report showing criminals are pursuing official sources.

Movember's fight to stop years shaved off men's lives

Movember's fight to stop years shaved off men's lives

Movember's new research institute, unveiled on its 20th anniversary, will accelerate men's health research and develop programs to improve real-world outcomes.

Australian CEOs chart decarbonisation path for peers

Australian CEOs chart decarbonisation path for peers

A group of chief executive officers already on the decarbonisation journey have offered their thoughts on credibly decarbonising business operations.

Labor deal with Greens to pass vacant homes tax reforms

Labor deal with Greens to pass vacant homes tax reforms

Legislation to expand taxes on vacant Victorian homes and undeveloped land is set to pass parliament after the Greens secured concessions from the government.

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Plea over Indigenous truth, treaty after voice defeat

Plea over Indigenous truth, treaty after voice defeat

Plea over Indigenous truth, treaty after voice defeat

Plea over Indigenous truth, treaty after voice defeat

The Australian government has been urged not to give up on Indigenous truth telling and treaty after the failed voice referendum.

Apology for 'shameful' theft of Indigenous worker wages

Apology for 'shameful' theft of Indigenous worker wages

Apology for 'shameful' theft of Indigenous worker wages

Apology for 'shameful' theft of Indigenous worker wages

The West Australian premier has formally apologised to Indigenous workers who received little to no pay for almost 40 years.

Bacterial outbreak at hospitals sparks safety warning

Bacterial outbreak at hospitals sparks safety warning

Bacterial outbreak at hospitals sparks safety warning

Bacterial outbreak at hospitals sparks safety warning

Contaminated saline products used at hospitals are being recalled after the Therapeutic Goods Administration issued an alert following a bacterial outbreak.

Judges unanimous in controversial detainee ruling

Judges unanimous in controversial detainee ruling

Judges unanimous in controversial detainee ruling

Judges unanimous in controversial detainee ruling

A High Court ruling that led to the release of more than 140 detainees was unanimous among judges who found their indefinite detention was unlawful.

'Beyond a joke': Senate erupts over workplace laws

'Beyond a joke': Senate erupts over workplace laws

'Beyond a joke': Senate erupts over workplace laws

'Beyond a joke': Senate erupts over workplace laws

The cross bench is urging Labor to pass its own laws to help trauma-affected first responders after the government refused to split workplace reforms.

Australia confident subs deal would survive under Trump

Australia confident subs deal would survive under Trump

Australia confident subs deal would survive under Trump

Australia confident subs deal would survive under Trump

A nuclear submarine deal with America and the United Kingdom is critical to Australia's national interests, the defence industry minister says.

War medic Down Under as Ukraine calls for more aid

War medic Down Under as Ukraine calls for more aid

War medic Down Under as Ukraine calls for more aid

War medic Down Under as Ukraine calls for more aid

Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has called for more military help as his country heads into winter and continues to try and repel the Russian invasion.

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Rent freezes only for 'extreme times', inquiry finds

An inquiry into Victoria's rental and housing affordability crisis has called for a re-examination of negative gearing instead of a rent freeze or cap.

Changing Sydney housing reform to add 112,000 new homes

Six-storey apartment blocks would be permitted by default within 800 metres of transit hubs and town centres in metro NSW under a new policy.

New Home Affairs head appointed after Pezzullo sacking

Stephanie Foster has been named as the new Home Affairs department secretary after former boss Mike Pezzullo was sacked.

'Massive failure' for environment laws without trigger

Environmental groups are deeply worried about proposed laws they say will take national protections backwards and do little to stop new gas and coal mines.

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Retail sales dip as shoppers hold off for Black Friday

Consumers hit the pause button on spending in the lead up to the Black Friday sales period, official retail trade data suggests.

Detainee freed after High Court ruling 'uncontactable'

A person released from indefinite immigration detention following a landmark High Court ruling has refused to wear an ankle bracelet and cannot be contacted.

'Stubborn': Labor, Libs dig in on work compo reforms

The Victorian government and opposition are digging in on planned changes to the state's workers compensation scheme as parliament enters its last sitting week.

Indigenous leader and Labor luminary Pat Dodson retires

Labor senator Pat Dodson is quitting politics after being diagnosed with cancer, with his resignation to take effect on January 26.

Doctors call for climate change action, less new gas

Doctors for the Environment wants the WA government to protect the community from climate change and stop approving new gas projects.

'Not respectful': police officers to strike over pay

Victorian police and protective service officers will take industrial action over protracted pay negotiations, including slowing drivers near speed cameras.

Live sheep export ban could cost WA economy $128m

A report commissioned by a group of West Australian councils has found a live sheep export ban could cost the state up to $128 million over two decades.

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