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Labor looks to assess refugee visas in 90 days

Labor looks to assess refugee visas in 90 days

Labor party faithful have voted for a more compassionate and pragmatic asylum policy, capping processing of refugee protection applications at 90 days.

Afghan ambassador takes aim at 'draconian' Taliban

Afghan ambassador takes aim at 'draconian' Taliban

Afghan ambassador takes aim at 'draconian' Taliban

Afghan ambassador takes aim at 'draconian' Taliban

Afghanistan's ambassador Wahidullah Waissi has called on Australian universities to provide scholarships to support Afghan girls banned from going to school.

Vietnam veterans thankful for closure 50 years on

Vietnam veterans thankful for closure 50 years on

Vietnam veterans thankful for closure 50 years on

Vietnam veterans thankful for closure 50 years on

Australia's Vietnam veterans say they have received closure 50 years after the nation ended its involvement in the conflict.

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Closing the gap to be harder without voice: Albanese

Closing the gap to be harder without voice: Albanese

Anthony Albanese will respect Australia's decision in the Indigenous voice referendum but says closing the gap will be more difficult if it fails.

Push to torpedo nuclear subs sinks at Labor conference

Push to torpedo nuclear subs sinks at Labor conference

The Labor government has stamped its authority over rank-and-file members who wanted nuclear submarines stripped from the party's policy platform.

Major parties to face pressure on tackling tax reform

Major parties to face pressure on tackling tax reform

Australians facing a cost-of-living crisis want to see tax reform but an independent senator says major parties are unwilling to have the conversation.

Parkinson hailed as a great friend of Australia

Parkinson hailed as a great friend of Australia

The prime minister and a fellow broadcaster have paid tribute to the late Sir Michael Parkinson, who "had a large corner of his heart for Australia".

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More bark than bite as Labor debate turns nuclear

More bark than bite as Labor debate turns nuclear

More bark than bite as Labor debate turns nuclear

More bark than bite as Labor debate turns nuclear

Labor heavyweights have stared down calls for a super profits tax and an end to native logging as party members prepare to debate nuclear submarines.

Narrow point in gender gap yet women still earning less

Narrow point in gender gap yet women still earning less

Narrow point in gender gap yet women still earning less

Narrow point in gender gap yet women still earning less

Women still earn 13 per cent less than men in full-time work on average despite a second straight narrowing of the pay gap between genders.

Vietnam veteran on 50th anniversary: 'Don't have wars'

Vietnam veteran on 50th anniversary: 'Don't have wars'

Vietnam veteran on 50th anniversary: 'Don't have wars'

Vietnam veteran on 50th anniversary: 'Don't have wars'

Vietnam veteran Patrick O'Hara has reflected on the impact of the war, 50 years on from the end of Australia's involvement.

Government commits to rewrite outdated forest policy

Government commits to rewrite outdated forest policy

Government commits to rewrite outdated forest policy

Government commits to rewrite outdated forest policy

Improving biodiversity and expanding Australia's plantation estate are part of a proposed rewrite of the national forest policy committed to by the government.

'Yes' camp told to draw strength from Indigenous giants

'Yes' camp told to draw strength from Indigenous giants

'Yes' camp told to draw strength from Indigenous giants

'Yes' camp told to draw strength from Indigenous giants

Ahead of the voice referendum, Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has issued a call to arms for 'yes' supporters at Labor's national conference.

All-in brawl in nation's capital over housing solution

All-in brawl in nation's capital over housing solution

All-in brawl in nation's capital over housing solution

All-in brawl in nation's capital over housing solution

A solution to Australia's housing crisis is unlikely to be agreed upon as the federal government, Greens and coalition butt heads over competing proposals.

Former Labor minister scores second plum board role

Former Labor minister scores second plum board role

Former Labor minister scores second plum board role

Former Labor minister scores second plum board role

The Victorian government has been accused of elevating a former minister to another taxpayer-funded board position without a merit-based selection process.

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Labor dissenters look to implode nuclear submarine pact

Defence Minister Richard Marles is working to have the Labor Party stamp the government's commitment to nuclear submarines amid an internal push against them.

Transport boss Barilaro comparisons 'completely absurd'

Labor staffer Josh Murray has defended his appointment as the head of Transport for NSW after it was revealed recruiters had concerns about his experience.

Andrews shrugs off sliding popularity after scandals

A series of bad news stories appear to have taken the gloss off Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, with a poll showing his likeability now in negative territory.

Confidence low among pharmacists after medicine change

A new study has found confidence in the pharmacy industry has dropped to a decade low in the wake of a government policy change on the dispensing of medicines.

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Poll shows voters continue to sour on Palaszczuk govt

A new poll suggests the Queensland government's support continues to fall as the LNP's David Crisafulli pips Annastacia Palaszczuk as preferred premier.

Biden to visit Maui, fire death toll reaches 110

US President Joe Biden will visit the Maui resort town of Lahaina where last week's fire killed at least 110 people and destroyed more than 2000 buildings.

March 2024 trial date proposed for Trump's Georgia case

Prosecutors are seeking to have Donald Trump tried on election interference charges from March, which would be during the 2024 Republican nomination campaign.

Deal for new dwellings to get nation's house in order

A new target of 1.2 million dwellings and rental and planning reforms are among steps agreed to by national cabinet to tackle Australia's housing crisis.

Australia's pact with California a sign of the climes

Australia will work with one of America's sunniest states to tackle climate change, protect biodiversity and fuel the renewable energy transition.

Labor warned of risk before ex-staffer got top job

Internal documents reveal the NSW government was warned that appointing a former Labor staffer and communications boss to a major role was a significant risk.

NBN submits new pricing plan to consumer watchdog

NBN Co has launched a revised pricing plan for broadband, after previous efforts were knocked back by the consumer watchdog.

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