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Laws flagged to deal with court decision on detention

Laws flagged to deal with court decision on detention

The government is working on emergency legislation following the High Court's decision that indefinite immigration detention is unlawful.

Interest, cost blowouts threaten SA budget surplus

Interest, cost blowouts threaten SA budget surplus

Interest, cost blowouts threaten SA budget surplus

Interest, cost blowouts threaten SA budget surplus

High inflation, rising interest rates and cost overruns may wipe out the South Australian government's projected budget surplus, the auditor-general has found.

No public interest defence for war crime whistleblower

No public interest defence for war crime whistleblower

No public interest defence for war crime whistleblower

No public interest defence for war crime whistleblower

David McBride has had a setback after a judge ruled he couldn't claim he acted in the public interest to disclose classified information alleging war crimes.

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Call for Australian art, culture to be promoted abroad

Call for Australian art, culture to be promoted abroad

Australia should set up a new body to promote local arts and culture overseas, according to businessman Rupert Myer.

Paramedics issue new high stakes threat over pay deal

Paramedics issue new high stakes threat over pay deal

NSW paramedics have upped the ante in their pay battle, threatening to go 'nuclear' by letting their registrations lapse as the state heads into festive season.

Cyber security chief on leave over workplace matter

Cyber security chief on leave over workplace matter

Air Marshal Darren Goldie will end his tenure as National Cyber Security Coordinator after being recalled to Defence over a workplace matter.

Coalition calls for federal ban on Nazi salute

Coalition calls for federal ban on Nazi salute

The federal opposition have criticised new laws banning hate symbols for not prohibiting the Nazi salute.

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Asylum seeker settles handcuff case against Serco, govt

Asylum seeker settles handcuff case against Serco, govt

Asylum seeker settles handcuff case against Serco, govt

Asylum seeker settles handcuff case against Serco, govt

An asylum seeker has settled a claim against the federal government and security contractor Serco over his treatment in immigration detention.

COVID wedding provisions to be made permanent

COVID wedding provisions to be made permanent

COVID wedding provisions to be made permanent

COVID wedding provisions to be made permanent

Those looking to tie the knot will be able to fill out a marriage notice virtually but the couple, celebrant and two witnesses must be present at the wedding.

Access to national redress scheme to be expanded

Access to national redress scheme to be expanded

Access to national redress scheme to be expanded

Access to national redress scheme to be expanded

It's hoped new laws introduced to federal parliament will make it easier for survivors of institutional child sex abuse to access the national redress scheme.

Almost a third of GPs plan to retire in next five years

Almost a third of GPs plan to retire in next five years

Almost a third of GPs plan to retire in next five years

Almost a third of GPs plan to retire in next five years

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' latest Health of the Nation report calls for measures to help retain and increase the GP workforce.

Cybercrime hits government, business and Australians

Cybercrime hits government, business and Australians

Cybercrime hits government, business and Australians

Cybercrime hits government, business and Australians

Reports of cybercrime have surged in the last 12 months but a government intelligence agency says there are many more instances not reported.

Social fabric strained amid growing financial pain

Social fabric strained amid growing financial pain

Social fabric strained amid growing financial pain

Social fabric strained amid growing financial pain

Australia's social cohesion is under pressure on multiple fronts, including financial stress and worsening economic inequality.

Pacific workers gain new government benefits

Pacific workers gain new government benefits

Pacific workers gain new government benefits

Pacific workers gain new government benefits

Eligible Pacific islanders and their families living and working in Australia are set to gain access to government benefits.

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Health boss backs hospital over fungal infection cases

Queensland's health chief says he would undergo a heart transplant at a Brisbane hospital after five patients suffered fungal infections at the facility.

Australia looks to streamline military tech sharing

Proposed new laws will make it easier for Australia, the US and UK to share military technology and harder for the tech to fall into foreign hands.

Credit card gambling ban passes lower house

Gambling reform measures to ban the use of credit cards to place wagers have been passed by the House of Representatives.

'Massive rort': review under way into pokie club grants

A grants scheme that allows clubs to reduce their gambling taxes is under review as critics call for the controversial scheme to be scrapped.

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Extra cops for Alice Springs in 'zero tolerance' summer

The Northern Territory government has detailed its summer crime plan for Alice Springs, including more police officers and after-hours services.

'My lucky star': Bob Carr farewells wife Helena

Helena Carr has been remembered as a loving partner and a successful businesswoman as political heavyweights gathered for her funeral.

Proportionality lost in 'unrelenting' Gaza bombing: UN

The United Nations special rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territory Francesca Albanese says Israel cannot claim self-defence as it occupies Gaza.

Albanese argues for political settlement in Middle East

As the prime minister outlined to caucus his approach to the Middle East conflict, a poll has found 36 per cent of Australians believe the country is less safe.

A council spent $36m on a new pound that's already full

Councils and animal welfare organisations say they are being overwhelmed with abandoned cats and dogs amid calls to overhaul a "broken" system.

Hate speech laws to be tightened for racist 'ratbags'

NSW criminal laws covering hate speech and incitement to violence have not resulted in any successful prosecutions and should be strengthened, the premier says.

Better wages, protections: voters want workplace reform

Newly released polling shows strong support for key elements of the government's workplace reforms despite mounting lobbying efforts from business bodies.

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