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'Culture of cover-up': Lambie refers ADF brass to Hague

'Culture of cover-up': Lambie refers ADF brass to Hague

Senator Jacqui Lambie has referred senior leaders within the ADF to the International Criminal Court over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.

'Tough choices' for NSW amid per-capita recession worry

'Tough choices' for NSW amid per-capita recession worry

'Tough choices' for NSW amid per-capita recession worry

'Tough choices' for NSW amid per-capita recession worry

NSW families are being warned about tough decisions that must be made on government spending as inflation bites the country's largest employer.

Tight jobs market adds to interest rate uncertainty

Tight jobs market adds to interest rate uncertainty

Tight jobs market adds to interest rate uncertainty

Tight jobs market adds to interest rate uncertainty

The Reserve Bank hiked interest rates last month due to inflation risks bubbling under the surface, but it has been revealed the decision was "finely balanced".

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Vic premier refuses to apologise for 'halfwit' jibe

Vic premier refuses to apologise for 'halfwit' jibe

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says he was defending a colleague when he called Liberal MP Cindy McLeish a "halfwit grub" in parliament.

PM 'comfortable' if David Van never returns to Senate

PM 'comfortable' if David Van never returns to Senate

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is comfortable if Senator David Van never returns to parliament following allegations of misconduct raised against him.

Penalties sharpened for possessing a knife in public

Penalties sharpened for possessing a knife in public

NSW is cracking down on the rising tide of knife crime with the maximum penalties for possessing or wielding a knife to double.

'Juvenile': PM seeks advice as housing policy stalls

'Juvenile': PM seeks advice as housing policy stalls

The prime minister says the government is seeking advice on the triggers required for a double dissolution after the Greens delayed a key housing bill.

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'No involvement': Liberal MP responds to wife's funding

'No involvement': Liberal MP responds to wife's funding

'No involvement': Liberal MP responds to wife's funding

'No involvement': Liberal MP responds to wife's funding

Federal Liberal MP Warren Entsch has rebuffed questions around the awarding of an Indigenous teaching grant to his wife, saying he had nothing to do with it.

Refugee internship a stepping stone to dream career

Refugee internship a stepping stone to dream career

Refugee internship a stepping stone to dream career

Refugee internship a stepping stone to dream career

A paid internship program is helping refugees become familiar with Australian workplaces while securing a local employment reference.

Minister seeks briefing on ABC decision to cut jobs

Minister seeks briefing on ABC decision to cut jobs

Minister seeks briefing on ABC decision to cut jobs

Minister seeks briefing on ABC decision to cut jobs

Following an announcement that the ABC will cut up to 120 jobs, the communications minister is seeking a briefing from the organisation over the decision.

Push to legalise personal marijuana use in three states

Push to legalise personal marijuana use in three states

Push to legalise personal marijuana use in three states

Push to legalise personal marijuana use in three states

The Legalise Cannabis Party will introduce bills to decriminalise the drug for adult use in three states, but it faces resistance from premiers.

Recognising migrant qualifications 'will boost economy'

Recognising migrant qualifications 'will boost economy'

Recognising migrant qualifications 'will boost economy'

Recognising migrant qualifications 'will boost economy'

A new report shows unleashing the power of skilled migrants and refugees could boost the Australian economy and fill workforce gaps.

Victorian tax reforms to pass with Greens' support

Victorian tax reforms to pass with Greens' support

Victorian tax reforms to pass with Greens' support

Victorian tax reforms to pass with Greens' support

Tax reforms unveiled in the Victorian budget are set to pass parliament after the state government confirmed it would consider renter safeguards.

Essendon legend Michael Long to walk in voice support

Essendon legend Michael Long to walk in voice support

Essendon legend Michael Long to walk in voice support

Essendon legend Michael Long to walk in voice support

Nearly 20 years after the initial Long Walk, Michael Long is reprising his Melbourne to Canberra trip in support of an Indigenous voice in the constitution.

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Critical minerals plan 'sets a floor, not a ceiling'

More than a quarter of a million new jobs could be up for grabs if Australia can supply factory-ready materials for the world's electric cars and clean energy.

Legal loopholes slammed shut for SA child-sex crimes

The South Australian parliament has passed new laws to close loopholes in child-sex offences, which had allowed some offenders to be given lighter sentences.

UK MPs vote to approve report Johnson misled parliament

A motion to approve a report that recommended sanctioning Boris Johnson for misleading parliament has passed by 354 votes to seven.

No country for stateless men held in detention centres

With no country to call their own, stateless people have to jump over many legal hurdles to prove they are refugees, often staying years on end in detention.

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Climate activists target ports on anniversary of raid

Three Blockade Australia protesters have been charged with numerous offences over their port disruptions, but members of the group have warned of more to come.

WA needs major investment to make ore and steel greener

Western Australia is digging in to play a lead role in decarbonising the world's energy-intensive steelmaking industry, but needs investors with deep pockets.

Ex-Liberal Van loses Senate role amid misconduct claims

Former Liberal senator David Van has been stripped of a position and is not expected to attend parliament this week following sexual harassment allegations.

Treasurer allays recession fears as economy slows

While key government bodies don't expect the economy to go backwards, Australians have been warned to prepare for a global slowdown.

NSW financial woes to be laid bare as budget looms

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey will deliver an economic statement to parliament, updating the state's finances after deferring the budget until September.

Push to cut big money influence on federal elections

Improving transparency and reducing the influence of generous donors on federal elections will require significant reforms, a parliamentary committee says.

'Axis of evil': Housing bill delayed amid fiery debate

Debate on the $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund has been pushed back until October in a major blow to the government.

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