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Top prosecutor defends call not to lay Lawyer X charges

Top prosecutor defends call not to lay Lawyer X charges

A key figure in the Lawyer X scandal was prepared to testify against Victorian police officers in a proposed plea deal that fell apart over immunity concerns.

MPs told to lift behaviour standards in parliament

MPs told to lift behaviour standards in parliament

MPs told to lift behaviour standards in parliament

MPs told to lift behaviour standards in parliament

As they return to their electorates for a lengthy winter break, MPs have been asked to reflect on their behaviour, language and tone in federal parliament.

'Get on with the program': PM's blunt housing message

'Get on with the program': PM's blunt housing message

'Get on with the program': PM's blunt housing message

'Get on with the program': PM's blunt housing message

A stoush over Labor's $10 billion housing fund has boiled over in parliament, with the prime minister sending a direct message to the Greens.

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NSW premier seeks to ban livestreamed climate protests

NSW premier seeks to ban livestreamed climate protests

NSW Premier Chris Minns will meet with Facebook in an attempt to block climate activists from livestreaming illegal protests he says put lives at risk.

Experts divided on rent controls and housing supply

Experts divided on rent controls and housing supply

A freeze on rents may be welcomed by struggling tenants but there is a live debate on the likely impact of such a policy on housing affordability and supply.

Senate inquiry adds to scrutiny of Perth Mint fumbles

Senate inquiry adds to scrutiny of Perth Mint fumbles

Perth Mint faces a Senate inquiry on top of an audit and compliance overhaul amid longstanding issues and controversies including gold bars alloyed with silver.

Tassie premier orders government transparency report

Tassie premier orders government transparency report

A report into handling cabinet-in-confidence documents will be prepared by the Tasmanian government after criticism about their level of transparency.

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PwC tax breach 'trashed' consultation process

PwC tax breach 'trashed' consultation process

PwC tax breach 'trashed' consultation process

PwC tax breach 'trashed' consultation process

Actions taken by consulting firm PwC have been blasted as deeply disappointing by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, who says people are right to be angry.

Parliamentary plea for former pilot's prison release

Parliamentary plea for former pilot's prison release

Parliamentary plea for former pilot's prison release

Parliamentary plea for former pilot's prison release

The wife of an Australian citizen and former military pilot facing extradition to the US was on the floor of parliament, as calls grow for his release.

NSW equality legislation set to make queer life easier

NSW equality legislation set to make queer life easier

NSW equality legislation set to make queer life easier

NSW equality legislation set to make queer life easier

Sydney MP Alex Greenwich has introduced equality legislation, saying NSW has fallen behind other states and territories when it comes to LGBTQIA+ rights.

NSW government accused of breaking gaming trial promise

NSW government accused of breaking gaming trial promise

NSW government accused of breaking gaming trial promise

NSW government accused of breaking gaming trial promise

The NSW government is under fire for a delay to its signature cashless gaming trial, with the opposition accusing Labor of breaking an election promise.

Proposal to tighten 'inadequate' foreign bribery laws

Proposal to tighten 'inadequate' foreign bribery laws

Proposal to tighten 'inadequate' foreign bribery laws

Proposal to tighten 'inadequate' foreign bribery laws

Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has proposed fixing Australia's "grossly inadequate" foreign bribery laws to increase deterrents and punishments.

Labor accused of reintroducing cashless debit cards

Labor accused of reintroducing cashless debit cards

Labor accused of reintroducing cashless debit cards

Labor accused of reintroducing cashless debit cards

Changes to income management schemes have been described as bringing back the cashless debit card under a new name.

Staff stunned as 19th-century Sydney hospital closes

Staff stunned as 19th-century Sydney hospital closes

Staff stunned as 19th-century Sydney hospital closes

Staff stunned as 19th-century Sydney hospital closes

A hospital providing palliative care, rehabilitation and geriatric psychiatry services in the heart of Sydney will close within months.

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NT looks to revamp mining royalties scheme

The Northern Territory is looking to revamp its mining royalties regimen to maintain and increase revenues.

Treasurer's 'big call' on RBA top job due in weeks

The treasurer is expected to make a decision about the leadership of the Reserve Bank of Australia as existing governor Philip Lowe's term draws to a close.

Green bank invests $50 million to cut farming emissions

Taxpayers will bankroll an agriculture investment vehicle to encourage low-emission production technologies and carbon storage across Australian farmland.

NSW steps up to help Australia's 41,000 modern slaves

A victim-survivor of modern slavery wants all of Australia to adopt a new NSW roadmap that targets modern slavery in agriculture, cleaning and other industries.

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Human rights lawyers join in ATO whistleblower's appeal

The Human Rights Law Centre has been granted leave to participate in tax office whistleblower Richard Boyle's ongoing bid to stop his prosecution.

China lashes back as Biden labels Xi a 'dictator'

US President Joe Biden's inflammatory comments calling his Chinese counterpart a "dictator" have been blasted by China and Russia.

Calls for delay to 'shambolic' WA heritage laws

The WA opposition is tabling a petition with almost 30,000 signatures calling for the state's Indigenous heritage protection laws to be postponed.

'No peace': Denyer victims' angst over parole law loss

A bill to ban serial killer Paul Denyer from re-applying for parole has been defeated in the Victorian parliament, leading to dismay from victims' families.

PwC tax scandal an 'egregious breach of trust': report

A parliamentary report has urged consulting firm PwC to publish the names of people involved in the tax advice scandal.

Taiwan war would dwarf Ukraine conflict, says Morrison

As a new poll shows Australians remain concerned about China in the region amid rising tensions, Scott Morrison has again entered the debate.

Long-awaited Berejiklian corruption probe report due

The NSW corruption watchdog is about to release its report into the conduct of former premier Gladys Berejiklian and her secret boyfriend Daryl Maguire.

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