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Push to stop 'arms race' in federal election spending

Push to stop 'arms race' in federal election spending

Addressing record high election spending, donor transparency and introducing donation caps are among a wishlist of reforms to improve integrity in politics.

Premier denies broken promise over kids' sport vouchers

Premier denies broken promise over kids' sport vouchers

Premier denies broken promise over kids' sport vouchers

Premier denies broken promise over kids' sport vouchers

Higher-income families will be excluded from a kids' sport and arts program to ease costs on NSW taxpayers, leading to accusations of a broken election promise.

Women MPs speak out over parliament's toxic culture

Women MPs speak out over parliament's toxic culture

Women MPs speak out over parliament's toxic culture

Women MPs speak out over parliament's toxic culture

Parliamentarians from across the divide have raised concerns about the politicisation of sexual assault and misconduct allegations.

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Two federal bodies created to bolster arts sector

Two federal bodies created to bolster arts sector

Laws have passed parliament setting up two new arts bodies as part of the renamed Creative Australia, formerly known as the Australia Council.

Councils to plug into $100m energy efficiency fund

Councils to plug into $100m energy efficiency fund

A $100 million fund will be set aside for the nation's local councils in a bid to make key community facilities more energy efficient.

Sydney MP sues Mark Latham over 'homophobic' tweet

Sydney MP sues Mark Latham over 'homophobic' tweet

Independent MP Alex Greenwich alleges Mark Latham defamed him in a statement of claim filed against the former federal opposition leader in the Federal Court.

Former senator accuses Van of inappropriate touching

Former senator accuses Van of inappropriate touching

Former senator Amanda Stoker has accused Senator David Van of inappropriately touching her during a parliamentary gathering.

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Voice would be nothing but window dressing: Thorpe

Voice would be nothing but window dressing: Thorpe

Voice would be nothing but window dressing: Thorpe

Voice would be nothing but window dressing: Thorpe

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has hit out against the voice referendum, saying the body would be a powerless advisory group.

Row erupts over leaks of Higgins' texts and settlement

Row erupts over leaks of Higgins' texts and settlement

Row erupts over leaks of Higgins' texts and settlement

Row erupts over leaks of Higgins' texts and settlement

The prime minister says the political fighting over Brittany Higgins' leaked text messages is not a good look for parliament.

LNP attacks consultants, vows public service changes

LNP attacks consultants, vows public service changes

LNP attacks consultants, vows public service changes

LNP attacks consultants, vows public service changes

Queensland's opposition leader has vowed to empower the public service and end the government's "obsession" with consultants as he made the LNP's budget reply.

Father's Port Arthur grief shaped Australian history

Father's Port Arthur grief shaped Australian history

Father's Port Arthur grief shaped Australian history

Father's Port Arthur grief shaped Australian history

Letters between a grieving father and the prime minister that proved pivotal in Australia's modern history will go on display at the national museum.

Security fears leave Russian embassy plans in ruins

Security fears leave Russian embassy plans in ruins

Security fears leave Russian embassy plans in ruins

Security fears leave Russian embassy plans in ruins

Russia will not be allowed to build an embassy near Canberra's Parliament House over security concerns, with parliament quickly approving the ban.

WA Greens, Labor tangle over political donation reforms

WA Greens, Labor tangle over political donation reforms

WA Greens, Labor tangle over political donation reforms

WA Greens, Labor tangle over political donation reforms

A Greens MP has renewed debate about political donations in Western Australia after the government allowed its own proposed reforms to lapse.

AUKUS secrets a target for spies, need to be protected

AUKUS secrets a target for spies, need to be protected

AUKUS secrets a target for spies, need to be protected

AUKUS secrets a target for spies, need to be protected

Australia's acquisition of nuclear submarines will attract spies and states trying to steal secret technology, the nation's intelligence bosses have warned.

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PwC cops NSW ban as inquiry hears admin work outsourced

Treasury outsourced work on public sector accounting and used consultants for administrative tasks, an inquiry into NSW's $1b outsourcing bill has been told

Truck drivers protest at Aldi over safety standards

Transport workers are protesting at Aldi stores as the union says the German supermarket giant is putting drivers under pressure.

Premier admits concern for health of Queensland Speaker

Labor powerbrokers were so concerned for the health and wellbeing of Queensland Speaker Curtis Pitt they were forced to intervene.

Umpire defers pay rise for federal politicians

The Remuneration Tribunal has deferred a decision on hiking the pay of federal politicians.

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Floods, cyclone put New Zealand in slender recession

New Zealand experienced a shallow recession after two quarters of negative GDP growth to March 2023, according to data released by Stats NZ.

'Goodwill on both sides' key to EU trade deal: Farrell

Trade Minister Don Farrell says there's been some movement on the main impediments to Australia's free trade deal with the European Union.

Successful voice will help with Closing the Gap: Burney

The Productivity Commission's latest data on Closing the Gap shows that there's more work to do to achieve social and health equity for Indigenous people.

Italy farewells Berlusconi on contested day of mourning

The Italian government's decision to honour former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi with a national day of mourning has sparked controversy.

Voice shouldn't be treated as political issue: senator

Moderate Liberal Andrew Bragg has hit out at opponents of the voice for saying it would bring race into the constitution.

Queensland passes gender fix for birth certificates

New laws will make it easier for people to have their gender accurately shown on Queensland legal documents without undergoing sexual reassignment surgery.

Gas code promises secure supply at 'reasonable' prices

A code of conduct will be imposed on gas producers to avert future price shocks for consumers but the industry fears it could stymie investment in new supply.

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