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Reforms to end crisis of migrant worker exploitation

Reforms to end crisis of migrant worker exploitation

Migrant workers will have new protections to report exploitative behaviour and employers will also be required to step up under proposed new law reforms.

Labor's 'same job, same pay' policy is unfair: business

Labor's 'same job, same pay' policy is unfair: business

Labor's 'same job, same pay' policy is unfair: business

Labor's 'same job, same pay' policy is unfair: business

Groups representing some of Australia's biggest employers are gathering to oppose the next phase of the federal government's industrial relations reforms.

High-speed rail appointments to put major plan on track

High-speed rail appointments to put major plan on track

High-speed rail appointments to put major plan on track

High-speed rail appointments to put major plan on track

Board appointments for the new high-speed rail authority have been announced and will oversee the proposed fast train network on the east coast.

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Time to 'bite the bullet' on Sydney train maintenance

Time to 'bite the bullet' on Sydney train maintenance

NSW Premier Chris Minns says it's time to commit to a maintenance blitz on Sydney's rail network, as commuters face a year of disruptions.

Lehrmann's 'world blown up' since Higgins allegations

Lehrmann's 'world blown up' since Higgins allegations

Bruce Lehrmann has broken his silence following allegations of rape at Parliament House by his colleague Brittany Higgins.

China says clash with US would be 'unbearable disaster'

China says clash with US would be 'unbearable disaster'

China's defence minister has warned a "Cold War mentality is now resurgent, greatly increasing security risks".

Incoming WA premier tight-lipped on cabinet reshuffle

Incoming WA premier tight-lipped on cabinet reshuffle

Western Australia's incoming premier Roger Cook has remained tight-lipped about his front bench, saying he will respect the process.

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PM hails 'trust' with Vietnam as China looms over Asia

PM hails 'trust' with Vietnam as China looms over Asia

PM hails 'trust' with Vietnam as China looms over Asia

PM hails 'trust' with Vietnam as China looms over Asia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with top officials in Vietnam to discuss a climate change action package and relations with Beijing.

Greens offer compromise on social housing proposal

Greens offer compromise on social housing proposal

Greens offer compromise on social housing proposal

Greens offer compromise on social housing proposal

The Greens will hold firm on their demands for a two-year rent freeze in exchange for their support for the government's landmark social housing proposal.

Vic debt to top $305b in a decade, budget office warns

Vic debt to top $305b in a decade, budget office warns

Vic debt to top $305b in a decade, budget office warns

Vic debt to top $305b in a decade, budget office warns

The independent Parliamentary Budget Office has predicted Victoria's net debt will hit $305 billion if a government repayment plan is not implemented.

Sydney rail users face 'year of pain' with weekend work

Sydney rail users face 'year of pain' with weekend work

Sydney rail users face 'year of pain' with weekend work

Sydney rail users face 'year of pain' with weekend work

Weekend train services in Sydney will be thrown into disarray as the new Labor government tries to catch up on a backlog of maintenance.

Voice architect accuses Dutton of being 'duplicitous'

Voice architect accuses Dutton of being 'duplicitous'

Voice architect accuses Dutton of being 'duplicitous'

Voice architect accuses Dutton of being 'duplicitous'

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been accused of going back on his word not to present the Indigenous voice referendum as an argument about race.

Qld nursing, midwifery students to get $5k rural bonus

Qld nursing, midwifery students to get $5k rural bonus

Qld nursing, midwifery students to get $5k rural bonus

Qld nursing, midwifery students to get $5k rural bonus

The Queensland government has made an early budget announcement around incentives to get nursing and midwifery students to the regions for placements.

Another nail-biter interest rate call looms

Another nail-biter interest rate call looms

Another nail-biter interest rate call looms

Another nail-biter interest rate call looms

The Reserve Bank's June interest rate decision and the economic growth numbers for the March quarter are the top agenda items to watch this week.

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Marles promises highest standards from military forces

The defence minister says allies have not raised concerns about working with military forces after allegations of war crimes by Australian troops.

Gold Coast councillor confirmed as LNP pick for Fadden

Gold Coast City councillor Cameron Caldwell has been confirmed as the LNP candidate for Fadden and will be firm favourite heading into the by-election.

Albanese gears up for Vietnam talks amid China angst

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet key leaders in Vietnam to discuss China after delivering a major foreign policy speech.

Labor pitches renewables, recovery to Qld faithful

State and federal Labor leaders have used a party conference in Queensland to announce funding to protect homes from disasters and invest in renewable energy.

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Albanese debunks next war zone theory on the Pacific

Anthony Albanese has used a major foreign policy speech to warn of the dangers in thinking of the Pacific only as the next theatre of conflict.

Fewer private schools to lose Vic payroll tax exemption

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has used a parliamentary hearing to announce some of the state's private schools will remain exempt from payroll tax.

Gold Coast councillor firms as LNP candidate for Fadden

The by-election in the Gold Coast federal seat of Fadden is shaping up, with the LNP set to choose from five preselection candidates.

Regulator comes clean with carbon credit data release

Carbon credit data has been released by the federal regulator to restore confidence in the market integrity of one of Australia's key emission reduction tools.

Initiative urges arts groups to unfriend fossil fuels

A Climate for Art is an initiative asking arts organisations to divest from companies linked to fossil fuels, with a dozen already on board with the plan.

Students dive into pockets to beat HECS interest rise

As uni students rushed to pay back more on their HECS to beat a rise in interest, the government has agreed it's time to consider how repayments are calculated.

Health puts PwC contracts back under the microscope

A Senate budget estimates hearing in Canberra has been told $25 million in contracts with PwC are being examined for any conflicts of interest and risks.

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