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SA spruiks wine, taxes to poach business from Victoria

SA spruiks wine, taxes to poach business from Victoria

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says he is not worried by a South Australian campaign to poach businesses, but says the state should pay back GST revenue.

Dodgy dealers could wind up in jail for odometer scams

Dodgy dealers could wind up in jail for odometer scams

Dodgy dealers could wind up in jail for odometer scams

Dodgy dealers could wind up in jail for odometer scams

The South Australian government wants to put jail on the table for dodgy car dealers who wind back the odometers on used vehicles.

'Fingers crossed' European trade deal will come through

'Fingers crossed' European trade deal will come through

'Fingers crossed' European trade deal will come through

'Fingers crossed' European trade deal will come through

Australia and the EU could hold further talks on a free trade agreement in coming weeks, but the trade minister insists it must be in the national interest.

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School child sex abuse survivors asked to come forward

School child sex abuse survivors asked to come forward

Child sexual abuse survivors, who were attacked in the Victorian government school system, have been asked to share their trauma with an inquiry.

Greens tag low investor appetite for building new homes

Greens tag low investor appetite for building new homes

New analysis shows the majority of housing investment is pumped into existing dwellings, sparking calls for rental reform with new supply stalling.

Advisory group to give victims of crime more of a say

Advisory group to give victims of crime more of a say

The Palaszczuk government in Queensland will establish an independent advisory group to give more support and say to victims of crime.

Federal Greens want new commission to address poverty

Federal Greens want new commission to address poverty

The government's economic inclusion advisory committee doesn't go far enough on poverty, says a Greens senator who wants a new commission to tackle the issue.

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Airline customers could get better complaints system

Airline customers could get better complaints system

Airline customers could get better complaints system

Airline customers could get better complaints system

Transport Minister Catherine King has opened consultation on an overhaul of the aviation sector, which will look at issues from complaints to competition.

Bushfire survivors call for pause on coal, gas projects

Bushfire survivors call for pause on coal, gas projects

Bushfire survivors call for pause on coal, gas projects

Bushfire survivors call for pause on coal, gas projects

Members and senators in Canberra are being lobbied to ensure coal and gas approvals are stopped while the Labor government reviews national environmental laws.

Australia's economic destiny lies in Southeast Asia: PM

Australia's economic destiny lies in Southeast Asia: PM

Australia's economic destiny lies in Southeast Asia: PM

Australia's economic destiny lies in Southeast Asia: PM

Anthony Albanese has unveiled $95 million in measures to boost trade links with Southeast Asia as the first part of a new economic strategy with the region.

Olive branch extended to China for wine tax sour grapes

Olive branch extended to China for wine tax sour grapes

Olive branch extended to China for wine tax sour grapes

Olive branch extended to China for wine tax sour grapes

Australia has offered to suspend its World Trade Organisation wine dispute against China in return for a review of the tariffs in the hope they'll be removed.

Businesses 'rolling the dice' as tax debt passes $50b

Businesses 'rolling the dice' as tax debt passes $50b

Businesses 'rolling the dice' as tax debt passes $50b

Businesses 'rolling the dice' as tax debt passes $50b

Australia's taxation tsar has used his final public speech to issue a stern warning to businesses he says are treating their tax debts like a free loan.

Nationals, Greens rock the boat on Murray Darling plans

Nationals, Greens rock the boat on Murray Darling plans

Nationals, Greens rock the boat on Murray Darling plans

Nationals, Greens rock the boat on Murray Darling plans

The government wants its changes to the Murray Darling Basin plan through parliament this year but is caught in the middle of Greens and coalition demands.

Iranian asylum seeker Ned Kelly wins High Court appeal

Iranian asylum seeker Ned Kelly wins High Court appeal

Iranian asylum seeker Ned Kelly wins High Court appeal

Iranian asylum seeker Ned Kelly wins High Court appeal

An Iranian asylum seeker detained for over a decade has won an appeal in the High Court against the government but says "this still doesn’t mean that I’m free".

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Canada fires reinforce need for climate action: PM

Anthony Albanese has met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the ASEAN Summit, passing on his thoughts on the worst fire season on record.

Parliament orders major work on net-zero nuts and bolts

The Climate Change Authority will develop plans across the whole economy to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 in a major report to be delivered within a year.

Albanese vows to bolster partnership with East Timor

Anthony Albanese has held his first meeting with East Timor Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit.

Late switch leads to new top economic adviser

The Albanese government has appointed Grattan Institute boss and experienced economist Danielle Wood as chair of the Productivity Commission.

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SA uni merger could 'damage the state's reputation'

An inquiry into the merger of South Australia's two largest universities has heard arguments the project could either be a success or a catastrophic flop.

Billions to bolster NSW budget with coal tax hike

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has unveiled the state's first increase in coal royalties in almost 15 years as he tries to limit a growing budget deficit.

Cost of living, rates drag on economy as growth slows

The Australian economy is still growing, but more slowly, as strong population growth supports activity.

Ambulance times improve but emergency stays get longer

Emergency departments remain under pressure in NSW while elective surgery waitlists have improved and ambulances are responding quicker, the latest data shows.

Don't let 'no' be the end of closing the gap: Langton

The Albanese government should consider steps to empower Indigenous communities should the voice referendum fail, says a leading academic.

'Lack of consultation' before Tas stadium announcement

A parliamentary committee has found the Tasmanian government did not consult with key stakeholders before announcing the site for a proposed stadium.

Block stands on more Qatar Airways flights as row rages

The decision not to allow Qatar Airways to access more flights into Australia will not be reviewed, the treasurer says, as a political stoush continues.

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