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Clean energy gets dirty as politics of transition flare

Clean energy gets dirty as politics of transition flare

Federal Climate Minister Chris Bowen has taken a swing at his political opponents, claiming a "cabal of climate denial" runs policy in the federal opposition.

Welfare safety net compared to a 'parachute with holes'

Welfare safety net compared to a 'parachute with holes'

Welfare safety net compared to a 'parachute with holes'

Welfare safety net compared to a 'parachute with holes'

Welfare advocates say while every extra dollar of government support helps vulnerable Australians, payments are still inadequate to keep up with rising costs.

Uni students promised help with cost-of-living crunch

Uni students promised help with cost-of-living crunch

Uni students promised help with cost-of-living crunch

Uni students promised help with cost-of-living crunch

The federal government says improving access to universities will help lower transport and housing costs for students.

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Consultancy workplace culture 'not perfect': EY chief

Consultancy workplace culture 'not perfect': EY chief

One of the big four consultancy firms says workplace culture needs to change, as a parliamentary committee probes the embattled sector.

States push back at calls to step into Comm Games void

States push back at calls to step into Comm Games void

Perth's mayor and Sydney business groups have called for the 2026 Commonwealth Games to be hosted in their cities, but those who'd foot the bill are reluctant.

Australia won't waste chance to fix recycling system

Australia won't waste chance to fix recycling system

Tracing product life cycles is among a string of proposals to improve Australia's stagnant recycling rates, with $60 million on the table for businesses.

RBA governor stresses slow productivity at G20 talks

RBA governor stresses slow productivity at G20 talks

Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe says weak productivity growth could be a bigger but less immediate problem than inflation.

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First female RBA governor to bring 'reform agenda'

First female RBA governor to bring 'reform agenda'

First female RBA governor to bring 'reform agenda'

First female RBA governor to bring 'reform agenda'

The incoming governor of the Reserve Bank, Michele Bullock, will have a full plate overhauling the major institution and laying out new ground rules.

PM to hold his tongue on date for voice referendum

PM to hold his tongue on date for voice referendum

PM to hold his tongue on date for voice referendum

PM to hold his tongue on date for voice referendum

Anthony Albanese says he won't make an early announcement about the date for a voice referendum because voters don't like long campaigns.

Albanese flags 'likely' meeting with Chinese president

Albanese flags 'likely' meeting with Chinese president

Albanese flags 'likely' meeting with Chinese president

Albanese flags 'likely' meeting with Chinese president

A meeting between Anthony Albanese and the Chinese president is likely this year with officials discussing arrangements, the prime minister says.

Former partner calls for consultancy royal commission

Former partner calls for consultancy royal commission

Former partner calls for consultancy royal commission

Former partner calls for consultancy royal commission

The big four consultancy firms should not enjoy legal protections offered to the industry, an ex-partner for one of the companies has told an inquiry.

By-election, polling show federal Labor under pressure

By-election, polling show federal Labor under pressure

By-election, polling show federal Labor under pressure

By-election, polling show federal Labor under pressure

Newspoll shows Labor's primary vote is at its lowest level since the election, with the coalition also losing ground but quietly confident.

Defence veteran suicides a national tragedy: inquiry

Defence veteran suicides a national tragedy: inquiry

Defence veteran suicides a national tragedy: inquiry

Defence veteran suicides a national tragedy: inquiry

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been told the military community has suffered a "tidal wave" of loss due to high rates of suicide.

Committee gives WeChat deadline for answers

Committee gives WeChat deadline for answers

Committee gives WeChat deadline for answers

Committee gives WeChat deadline for answers

A Senate committee investigating foreign interference through social media has asked WeChat for answers about its links to the Chinese government.

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Lawyers review footage after Lehrmann broadcast

A broadcast featuring an interview with Bruce Lehrmann denying he raped a colleague in parliament house is being reviewed as he sues media for defamation.

WA to stand alone in keeping no-fault evictions

WA Premier Roger Cook has suggested banning no-fault evictions would put an unnecessary burden on landlords as a fifth state promises to outlaw the practice.

Coalition to target 'Albo-nomics' after Fadden win

Following an LNP win in a Queensland by-election, Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley will spearhead a coalition attack on Labor's economic management.

LNP pushes back on ALP attempt to rain on Fadden parade

Labor has attempted to position the Liberal National Party's win in the Fadden by-election as "lethargic" by using a little-known metric.

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'No cause' evictions to be banned in South Australia

Tenants in South Australia will no longer be able to be evicted from their rental homes without cause under rental reforms being proposed by the government.

Sweeping gaming reforms to minimise harm in Victoria

The Victorian government has announced a series of reforms to reduce gambling harm at venues with electronic gaming machines across the state.

State LNP continue crime, health push after Fadden win

A federal by-election with no major surprises gave the major parties latitude to make meaning of the result ahead of next year's Queensland state election.

'I have a mountain of respect' for Lowe: Treasurer

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is unable to say if inflation can come back down without a rise in unemployment but declined to comment on the RBA's July rate decision.

Pressure remains as 'not much' gas covered by price cap

The government's mandatory gas code is expected to have little impact on bills for households and small businesses, with exemptions covering the bulk of supply.

Australia told to call out China corruption in Pacific

Western nations need to boost intelligence gathering in the Pacific and expose Chinese corruption to protect democracy in the region, a leading academic says.

Jobs data will be big ticket item for rates outlook

The official jobless rate could start to show some signs of lifting, as domestic economic conditions continue to deteriorate and weigh on hiring decisions.

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