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Lawyer warns against 'misuse' of Liberal Party status

Lawyer warns against 'misuse' of Liberal Party status

The Liberal Party ignored serious complaints of misconduct because its legal status was a "shield" against it being sued, a former ministerial staffer has said.

Disability employment providers to sharpen their act

Disability employment providers to sharpen their act

Disability employment providers to sharpen their act

Disability employment providers to sharpen their act

The federal government will work more closely with employment providers to lift the stagnant job rate of people with a disability.

Renters at risk of stepping off 'affordability cliff'

Renters at risk of stepping off 'affordability cliff'

Renters at risk of stepping off 'affordability cliff'

Renters at risk of stepping off 'affordability cliff'

Tenants still face sharp price increases but easing vacancy rates suggest rental growth may be losing steam.

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Google defends tax action after PwC leaking scandal

Google defends tax action after PwC leaking scandal

Google says PwC's inappropriate sharing of information has had no bearing on its compliance with multinational tax laws.

SA premier to urge easing of trade blocks on China trip

SA premier to urge easing of trade blocks on China trip

Peter Malinauskas will call for an easing of trade restrictions on wine, lobster and barley when the SA premier leads a business delegation to China.

Australia's trade surplus swells to $11.8 billion

Australia's trade surplus swells to $11.8 billion

Another strong month for commodity exports has fed into a robust period for Australia's international trade.

Robodebt victims urge action on royal commission report

Robodebt victims urge action on royal commission report

The final report of the royal commission into the controversial robodebt scheme is due to be released on Friday.

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Telcos must offer financial hardship assistance

Telcos must offer financial hardship assistance

Telcos must offer financial hardship assistance

Telcos must offer financial hardship assistance

Telcos will be forced to offer appropriate financial help to customers doing it tough by January next year or risk penalties.

Sensitive govt information released in cyber attack

Sensitive govt information released in cyber attack

Sensitive govt information released in cyber attack

Sensitive govt information released in cyber attack

The new national cybersecurity co-ordinator has confirmed government agencies were affected by the cyber attack on law firm HWL Ebsworth.

PM flags Zelenskiy meet amid calls to lift Ukraine help

PM flags Zelenskiy meet amid calls to lift Ukraine help

PM flags Zelenskiy meet amid calls to lift Ukraine help

PM flags Zelenskiy meet amid calls to lift Ukraine help

The prime minister has flagged plans to meet with Ukraine's leader as pressure builds on Australia to provide more support against Russia's invasion.

Pause in interest rate hikes no salve for mortgage pain

Pause in interest rate hikes no salve for mortgage pain

Pause in interest rate hikes no salve for mortgage pain

Pause in interest rate hikes no salve for mortgage pain

More mortgage holders are likely to miss repayments despite the RBA pausing rates, yet analysts say robust lending rules should keep a lid on delinquencies.

Boost to bill relief to blunt rising living costs

Boost to bill relief to blunt rising living costs

Boost to bill relief to blunt rising living costs

Boost to bill relief to blunt rising living costs

Nearly two million NSW households and small businesses are eligible for bill relief, with up to $2000 going to those most in need.

Childcare fee hikes hitting low-income families hard

Childcare fee hikes hitting low-income families hard

Childcare fee hikes hitting low-income families hard

Childcare fee hikes hitting low-income families hard

Out-of-pocket childcare expenses climbed during the past four years and low-income families are faring worse as fees rise.

China warns Australia to hand over activist 'fugitives'

China warns Australia to hand over activist 'fugitives'

China warns Australia to hand over activist 'fugitives'

China warns Australia to hand over activist 'fugitives'

China has told countries harbouring Hong Kong activists to stop providing a safe haven after arrest warrants were issued for two Australian residents.

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Corruption watchdog referrals skyrocket since launch

The new corruption watchdog warns against weaponising referrals after receiving more than 300 online submissions and phone calls since opening at the weekend.

'Whack-a-mole approach' to Chinese surveillance tech

More than 3000 Chinese drones and other devices that are banned in the US are being used by federal departments and agencies.

Queensland voters sour on Palaszczuk government

Queensland voters have turned on Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's government, according to a poll that marks Labor down on the cost of living, crime and health.

Tamil mother pleads with PM to stop son's deportation

A Tamil refugee mother has urged Anthony Albanese to reverse a decision by Home Affairs to deport her son to Sri Lanka where she fears he could be killed.

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No loss of housing pressure in Qld's project pipeline

Queensland's government is working to boost housing supply while sticking with an ambitious infrastructure pipeline of new hospitals and Olympic upgrades.

Uninsured Lismore homes stay mud-caked and unrepaired

Uninsured Lismore residents are being forced to make do with their flood-damaged homes while they wait to hear if financial help will ever arrive.

Bad bosses face jail if SA industrial death laws pass

The South Australian parliament will consider proposed laws to make industrial manslaughter a criminal offence with a maximum 20-year jail term.

Radical shift to 'rigid' Vic euthanasia laws ruled out

Barriers to accessing Victoria's voluntary assisted dying scheme have caused considerable distress for terminally-ill patients and their families, a study says.

Top prosecutor extends leave ahead of Lehrmann report

As the ACT government awaits the Lehrmann trial inquiry report, the territory's chief prosecutor has extended his leave.

Iconic NSW south coast island gets Indigenous name

Known for its flourishing seal population, Montague Island off the NSW south coast will be identified by a dual Indigenous name to recognise traditional owners.

Time ticking for submissions to Defence suicide inquiry

Veterans and their families have been urged not to miss the looming deadline for submissions to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

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