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Nationals net-zero row splits party, draws condemnation

Nationals net-zero row splits party, draws condemnation

Despite an unsuccessful bid to abolish the Nationals' commitment to net-zero emissions, the party's conservative elements have vowed to force a partyroom vote.

Spying case sparks call for tougher parliament vetting

Spying case sparks call for tougher parliament vetting

Spying case sparks call for tougher parliament vetting

Spying case sparks call for tougher parliament vetting

Parliament House workers should undergo security vetting, says a Liberal frontbencher following revelations of espionage by an MP's researcher in the UK.

Palaszczuk back to work and stamping her authority

Palaszczuk back to work and stamping her authority

Palaszczuk back to work and stamping her authority

Palaszczuk back to work and stamping her authority

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has quashed leadership speculation about Queensland's Labor party, insisting she's the best person for the job.

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Polling day locked in despite voice support slipping

Polling day locked in despite voice support slipping

Voting day has been locked in for the Indigenous voice referendum despite last-minute opposition pleas to scrap it as polls show falling support for the change.

New alliance calls for $100b clean energy package

New alliance calls for $100b clean energy package

The US Inflation Reduction Act has triggered an investment race and a new alliance says Australia needs its own package to kickstart clean industries.

Foreign minister lauds Australia's role in Russia flak

Foreign minister lauds Australia's role in Russia flak

Debate is raging over the strength of international statements condemning Russia issued over a series of summits, including the G20.

Labor, Greens open doors to lock in $10b housing fund

Labor, Greens open doors to lock in $10b housing fund

The government's $10 billion housing future fund is set to pass through parliament in a deal with the Greens for more investment in social and affordable homes.

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Parliament to crackdown on military pilot poaching

Parliament to crackdown on military pilot poaching

Parliament to crackdown on military pilot poaching

Parliament to crackdown on military pilot poaching

The government is set to introduce laws to crack down on military personnel leaking classified secrets after concerns over China poaching Western pilots.

Qatar Airways, voice to be debated in parliament

Qatar Airways, voice to be debated in parliament

Qatar Airways, voice to be debated in parliament

Qatar Airways, voice to be debated in parliament

Here's what's on the agenda for parliament's final sitting week before it breaks for the month leading up to the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum.

Cap mining's diesel rebates to electrify change: report

Cap mining's diesel rebates to electrify change: report

Cap mining's diesel rebates to electrify change: report

Cap mining's diesel rebates to electrify change: report

A free pass on diesel use for the mining sector is preventing Australia from becoming an industrial powerhouse and battery manufacturer, a think tank says.

Modi calls for virtual meet as India's G20 summit wraps

Modi calls for virtual meet as India's G20 summit wraps

Modi calls for virtual meet as India's G20 summit wraps

Modi calls for virtual meet as India's G20 summit wraps

Narendra Modi has called for a virtual meeting of G20 leaders in November as India closes the 2023 summit and hands the bloc presidency to Brazil.

Asylum seeker Neil Para granted permanent residency

Asylum seeker Neil Para granted permanent residency

Asylum seeker Neil Para granted permanent residency

Asylum seeker Neil Para granted permanent residency

A Tamil asylum seeker, who walked 1000km in search of "fair go" for refugees, and his family have been granted permanent residency.

Indigenous leaders keep faith amid slide in voice polls

Indigenous leaders keep faith amid slide in voice polls

Indigenous leaders keep faith amid slide in voice polls

Indigenous leaders keep faith amid slide in voice polls

More dire polling on the voice to parliament for the 'yes' campaign has not shaken Indigenous leaders, less than five weeks out from referendum day.

World stability at 'critical juncture', PM tells G20

World stability at 'critical juncture', PM tells G20

World stability at 'critical juncture', PM tells G20

World stability at 'critical juncture', PM tells G20

Anthony Albanese has urged countries to come together to uphold the rules-based order during his final speech at the G20 summit in New Delhi.

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PM seeks swift resolution on EU free-trade agreement

Anthony Albanese has held talks on the sidelines of the G20 summit seeking to finalise a free-trade deal with the European Union by the end of the year.

Labour force resilience to be tested as market softens

Fresh labour force numbers and a peek inside the business sector will dominate the economic agenda amid indications the jobs market is starting to cool.

Qatar Airways flight rejection call 'beggars belief'

The Albanese government is under pressure over claims airport strip searches of Australian women influenced a decision to reject more Qatar Airways flights.

G20 leaders agree on Ukraine, climate change statement

World leaders have reached an agreement in a declaration issued at the G20 summit following concerns they might not arrive at a consensus on the war in Ukraine.

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G20 'consensus' on leaders' declaration as summit opens

"It is time for all of us to move together," Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said as he opens the Group of 20 (G20) summit in New Delhi.

Nationals sharpen pitch as HECS indexation cap backed

Nationals rank and file members have voted to cap HECS indexation and cut beer taxes as party leader David Littleproud promises to regain women's trust.

Nationals' net-zero survives Barnaby-backed challenge

An attempt to strike the target of net-zero emissions from the Nationals policy has effectively been defeated as eyes turn to Barnaby Joyce's outspokenness.

‘Historic’ deal to make NSW teachers nation's best paid

NSW teachers have agreed to a deal with the government which will see them become the best paid in Australia for those in the top and starting pay brackets.

Shocking birth trauma stories prompt maternity panel

Shocking stories of women's traumatic birthing experiences are driving the push for better maternity services and outcomes in NSW.

Time for some sunlight through the clouds of aviation

The debate over Qantas' behaviour and the decision to reject extra flights for Qatar Airways have highlighted the need for greater scrutiny of aviation.

G20 'almost ready' with leaders' declaration: India

India is working on diplomatic ways to deliver a G20 statement on the war in Ukraine to avoid an impasse when it hosts the group's annual summit in New Delhi.

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