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Qld cross bench unites in call to cap Olympics spending

Qld cross bench unites in call to cap Olympics spending

Queensland crossbenchers have signed a joint statement calling on the government to cap Olympic Games spending at no more than the allocated $7 billion.

Robodebt bureaucrat given role before evidence revealed

Robodebt bureaucrat given role before evidence revealed

Robodebt bureaucrat given role before evidence revealed

Robodebt bureaucrat given role before evidence revealed

Penny Wong has defended the appointment of a bureaucrat who oversaw the rollout of the disastrous robodebt scheme.

Government continues to defend scrapping regional fund

Government continues to defend scrapping regional fund

Government continues to defend scrapping regional fund

Government continues to defend scrapping regional fund

The government has defended its rollout of a community grants program, saying it takes an "orderly" approach to delivering on election promises.

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Spotlight on border workers as cocaine seizures soar

Spotlight on border workers as cocaine seizures soar

The Australian Border Force has recorded a lift in cocaine seizures with about 1000 supply chain workers at ports and airports concerning police.

Australia to boost PNG ties as US pivots to Pacific

Australia to boost PNG ties as US pivots to Pacific

Australia continues to negotiate a defence pact with Papua New Guinea despite a similar US one drawing concerns it could damage its neutrality foreign policy.

Queensland parliament resumes with new-look ministry

Queensland parliament resumes with new-look ministry

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palasczuk's new-look ministry faces its first parliamentary sitting since the surprise reshuffling of portfolios.

'Positive progress' for nation builders at Snowy 2.0

'Positive progress' for nation builders at Snowy 2.0

Snowy Hydro 2.0's construction woes risk putting Australia years off course on energy targets, with the cost blowout yet to be tallied, parliament learns.

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Power bills to surge despite budget tipping modest rise

Power bills to surge despite budget tipping modest rise

Power bills to surge despite budget tipping modest rise

Power bills to surge despite budget tipping modest rise

The energy regulator has confirmed double-digit power price rises will continue from July 1 despite the May budget's claims of curbing cost of living pressures.

Dutton labels referendum a 'reckless roll of the dice'

Dutton labels referendum a 'reckless roll of the dice'

Dutton labels referendum a 'reckless roll of the dice'

Dutton labels referendum a 'reckless roll of the dice'

The proposed Indigenous voice to parliament would be an "overcorrection", the opposition leader told parliament during a debate ahead of this year's referendum.

Climate economy pact ushers in new era for Aussie firms

Climate economy pact ushers in new era for Aussie firms

Climate economy pact ushers in new era for Aussie firms

Climate economy pact ushers in new era for Aussie firms

Unleashing investment in critical minerals and rare earths and generating hydrogen production credits, Australia will become a domestic supplier under US law.

Australia wants more progress before PM visits China

Australia wants more progress before PM visits China

Australia wants more progress before PM visits China

Australia wants more progress before PM visits China

Chinese relations are beginning to improve as trade sanctions are stripped away but Australia wants to see more positive signs.

Vow to spare Victorian families COVID debt budget bill

Vow to spare Victorian families COVID debt budget bill

Vow to spare Victorian families COVID debt budget bill

Vow to spare Victorian families COVID debt budget bill

Victorians are bracing for bad news as the state government prepares to hand down its 2023/24 budget, which is expected to tackle record debt.

Call to recognise Indigenous skills of early educators

Call to recognise Indigenous skills of early educators

Call to recognise Indigenous skills of early educators

Call to recognise Indigenous skills of early educators

SA's royal commission into early childhood education and care has been told of the importance of recognising the special skills brought by Indigenous educators.

Resilient labour market tipped to stick around

Resilient labour market tipped to stick around

Resilient labour market tipped to stick around

Resilient labour market tipped to stick around

The treasurer has been spruiking strong jobs growth that's expected to linger even as the economy cools.

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Assange's life in Australian government's hands: wife

Stella Assange pleaded for the Australian government to end the incarceration of her husband, Julian Assange, as an important test of press freedom.

Government eyes tougher response to PwC scandal

The federal government remains under pressure to ban contracts with consultancy giant PwC after the firm leaked confidential government information to clients.

Leaders meet in PNG with defence pacts in limelight

Australia's Pacific minister and the US secretary of state are in Papua New Guinea as the nation prepares to strengthen ties with Washington and Canberra.

Clampdown on buy now, pay later following abuse claims

The federal government will regulate buy now, pay later services in a bid to protect Australians against financial abuse and hardship.

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Human rights abuses in spotlight during Indian PM visit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is being urged to raise human rights abuses in India when he hosts his counterpart Narendra Modi.

Fight brews over NSW first-home buyers' scheme reform

The majority of NSW first-home buyers would pay no stamp duty under the Labor government's plans to replace the existing option of annual land tax.

Urgent fix blitz to get Sydney's trains back on track

Recommendations by an independent review to fix Sydney's struggling rail infrastructure and unreliable timetable will be adopted by the state government.

Australia determined to boost defence, clean power

Australia will work with its Quadrilateral Security Dialogue partners to strengthen security and shore up clean energy supply chains, the prime minister says.

Renters face health issues from poor housing standards

University researchers say a lack of regulations in Australia means some renters are being forced to live in properties which may put their health at risk.

'Massive loopholes' giving lobbyists access: Pocock

Massive security loopholes are allowing lobbyists to access parliamentarians without transparency, says Independent senator David Pocock.

New push to ban prolific gambling advertising on TV

Independent MP Zoe Daniel has introduced new laws to ban broadcast gambling advertising but her push is dead on arrival without the government's support.

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