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Dutton urges Van to quit parliament over allegations

Dutton urges Van to quit parliament over allegations

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has confirmed further allegations have been brought against Liberal senator David Van, calling on him to quit parliament.

Staff sceptical about SA university amalgamation plan

Staff sceptical about SA university amalgamation plan

Staff sceptical about SA university amalgamation plan

Staff sceptical about SA university amalgamation plan

A survey of staff at South Australian universities has revealed little support for a proposed merger of two of the organisations.

Retiring MP sets stage for Stoker political return

Retiring MP sets stage for Stoker political return

Retiring MP sets stage for Stoker political return

Retiring MP sets stage for Stoker political return

Queensland opposition MP Mark Robinson won't contest the next state election, potentially paving the way for former senator Amanda Stoker to stand for the LNP.

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Casino tax claims and cover-up land Crown $20m fine

Casino tax claims and cover-up land Crown $20m fine

Crown Melbourne has been fined $20 million for wrongly claiming tax deductions and trying to conceal their nature in another blow for the casino giant.

No negotiations on Hobart stadium deal: new AFL boss

No negotiations on Hobart stadium deal: new AFL boss

Incoming AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says Tasmania's slated entry into the league in 2028 could be pushed back if stadium construction is delayed.

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

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.

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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.

Two federal bodies created to bolster arts sector

Two federal bodies created to bolster arts sector

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

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

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 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.

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.

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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

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

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

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

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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.

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.

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.

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