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Depts flunked contractor, consultant spending targets

Depts flunked contractor, consultant spending targets

The Victorian government pledged to reduce departmental spending on contractors and consultants if re-elected in 2018 but it instead blew out by $1.34 billion.

Labor strikes deal to pass Murray-Darling changes

Labor strikes deal to pass Murray-Darling changes

Labor strikes deal to pass Murray-Darling changes

Labor strikes deal to pass Murray-Darling changes

The Albanese government has secured the support of the final crossbench senator it needs to get its contentious Murray-Darling Basin laws over the line.

National engineered stone ban closer with WA backing

National engineered stone ban closer with WA backing

National engineered stone ban closer with WA backing

National engineered stone ban closer with WA backing

Western Australia has joined other states in expressing support for a national ban on the future use of deadly disease-causing engineered stone.

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Double jeopardy laws to take in more offences

Double jeopardy laws to take in more offences

The test for double jeopardy in Queensland will be reformed to include another 10 offences after proposed laws were tabled to parliament.

Carr calls for courage ahead of next drug summit

Carr calls for courage ahead of next drug summit

Courage remains vital in drug policy, former NSW premier Bob Carr says as he and fellow players in a landmark drug summit press for more change.

Businesses slam workplace changes as bill clears House

Businesses slam workplace changes as bill clears House

Industry groups say the government's rushed workplace reforms risk damaging the economy, as a heavily amended bill passes the lower house.

Labor members 'disappointed' by Israel war response

Labor members 'disappointed' by Israel war response

A delegation of Labor members are pushing for the government to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, saying they are "disappointed" with the response.

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Carnival Australia shuns big city port over fee hike

Carnival Australia shuns big city port over fee hike

Carnival Australia shuns big city port over fee hike

Carnival Australia shuns big city port over fee hike

Popular Carnival Australia lines Princess Cruises and Cunard will no longer sail from Melbourne in 2025-26 because of a jump in port fees and charges.

Thalidomide survivors welcome government apology

Thalidomide survivors welcome government apology

Thalidomide survivors welcome government apology

Thalidomide survivors welcome government apology

Thalidomide survivors say a national apology from the government was a significant step forward, welcoming a reopening of a support scheme.

Australia's migration system could be model for Europe

Australia's migration system could be model for Europe

Australia's migration system could be model for Europe

Australia's migration system could be model for Europe

The European Commission vice president says Australia's legal system spanning migrant working rights could become the next step of a historic migration pact.

PM issues 'overdue' apology to thalidomide survivors

PM issues 'overdue' apology to thalidomide survivors

PM issues 'overdue' apology to thalidomide survivors

PM issues 'overdue' apology to thalidomide survivors

The prime minister has delivered a formal apology on behalf of the government to the survivors and families affected by the drug thalidomide.

Labor senator Dodson urges youth to lead reconciliation

Labor senator Dodson urges youth to lead reconciliation

Labor senator Dodson urges youth to lead reconciliation

Labor senator Dodson urges youth to lead reconciliation

Outgoing Indigenous senator Pat Dodson says Australia is at a crossroads and must continue to work towards reconciliation despite the failed voice referendum.

Victoria to refund invalidly collected EV tax

Victoria to refund invalidly collected EV tax

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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