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Right to disconnect laws pass federal parliament

Right to disconnect laws pass federal parliament

Employees will be able to legally disconnect from work out of hours, after industrial relations changes cleared the House of Representatives.

Dodgy NDIS providers on watch as task force unveiled

Dodgy NDIS providers on watch as task force unveiled

Dodgy NDIS providers on watch as task force unveiled

Dodgy NDIS providers on watch as task force unveiled

Disability providers who overcharge and under-service Australians are in the government's sights as it announces a task force to look at the NDIS registry.

Survey reveals bullying and harassment in parliament

Survey reveals bullying and harassment in parliament

Survey reveals bullying and harassment in parliament

Survey reveals bullying and harassment in parliament

Bullying and harassment have been uncovered through a staff survey into the workplace culture at Parliament House.

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Education revolution urged to boost reading skills

Education revolution urged to boost reading skills

A public policy think tank wants governments to commit to a six-step "reading guarantee" or risk leaving children behind.

End to VET as 'poorer cousin' key to reskill workforce

End to VET as 'poorer cousin' key to reskill workforce

The quality of the VET sector needs to be elevated to meet Australia's future skills demand due to a bias towards universities, the skills minister says.

Biden, European leaders criticise Trump's NATO comments

Biden, European leaders criticise Trump's NATO comments

European leaders have reacted to Donald Trump's comments over a hypothetical Russian invasion of NATO allies not spending enough on defence.

Women to benefit as employment grants extended

Women to benefit as employment grants extended

Organisations looking for funds to support women facing challenges to get into paid work can apply for support under a grant scheme that's being expanded.

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Pakistan's Khan-backed independents lead in final count

Pakistan's Khan-backed independents lead in final count

Pakistan's Khan-backed independents lead in final count

Pakistan's Khan-backed independents lead in final count

The final tally has been released in Pakistan's national election and shows independents, mostly backed by former leader Imran Khan, winning 101 of 264 seats.

Property investors won't lose tax deductions: Treasurer

Property investors won't lose tax deductions: Treasurer

Property investors won't lose tax deductions: Treasurer

Property investors won't lose tax deductions: Treasurer

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says property investors will continue to enjoy their tax breaks, while ruling out the prospect of changes to negative gearing.

Last-standing Liberal government ponders early election

Last-standing Liberal government ponders early election

Last-standing Liberal government ponders early election

Last-standing Liberal government ponders early election

The only Liberal government in Australia is grappling for a way forward in minority as its agreements with defector MPs are put to the test.

'Waiting in silence': POWs honoured on 20th anniversary

'Waiting in silence': POWs honoured on 20th anniversary

'Waiting in silence': POWs honoured on 20th anniversary

'Waiting in silence': POWs honoured on 20th anniversary

Anthony Albanese says Australian prisoner of war stories need to be told, while paying homage to one prisoner of the Japanese who became a "tower of humanity".

All eyes on employment market as more roles open up

All eyes on employment market as more roles open up

All eyes on employment market as more roles open up

All eyes on employment market as more roles open up

An update on the jobs market will dominate the economic agenda this week, with business and consumer health checks also expected.

Coalition would dump right to disconnect law: Dutton

Coalition would dump right to disconnect law: Dutton

Coalition would dump right to disconnect law: Dutton

Coalition would dump right to disconnect law: Dutton

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says a coalition government would repeal government changes to workplace laws allowing employees the right to disconnect.

Pakistan ex-PMs Sharif and Khan both claim poll win

Pakistan ex-PMs Sharif and Khan both claim poll win

Pakistan ex-PMs Sharif and Khan both claim poll win

Pakistan ex-PMs Sharif and Khan both claim poll win

Nawaz Sharif has declared victory in Pakistan's elections and is seeking to form a government despite his party trailing supporters of jailed rival Imran Khan.

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Tas minority premier to mull independent 'crisis' talks

Tasmania's Liberal minority premier says he will take time to consider discussions with two powerful independents amid his threat of an early election.

Indian Ocean security threats on par with Pacific: Wong

Vast waters to Australia's west present security, climate and conflict threats as serious as those facing the Pacific, the foreign minister told a conference.

Bushfire survivors bring home renewable energy message

Survivors of bushfire say they want everyone to live in a home that is safe from extreme impacts of climate change, which demands a rapid rollout of renewables.

Fuel standard supporters slam talk of ute price spike

Claims a fuel efficiency standard will force up the price of popular utes and SUVs have been rejected by climate and vehicle groups as misleading.

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Pacific Islands push for more uni students in Australia

Pacific Islander students could benefit from being considered local students at Australian universities, with long wait times for visas proving a major hurdle.

Imran Khan's supporters lead in Pakistan election

Independents loyal to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan are picking up seats in the Pakistan national election.

Stranded livestock to be rested on land, then exported

A stranded live export ship is expected to return to port andoffload thousands of sheep and cattle to rest on land before exporting them to Israel.

Coalition wants more protections for airline passengers

The federal opposition is set to introduce laws that would boost consumer protections for airline passengers, following a surge in cancellations.

Australia's only Liberal government lives on - for now

The premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government is considering the demands of two key independents after threatening to go to an early election.

Australia faces growing calls to unfreeze Palestine aid

Australia's foreign minister faces growing calls to unfreeze humanitarian aid for Palestinian refugees.

PwC executives accused of 'thumbing nose at parliament'

The head of embattled consulting firm PwC has come under fire for not providing details of a key report into the organisation's conduct.

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