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Fadden candidates unveiled, as coalition targets seat

Fadden candidates unveiled, as coalition targets seat

Liberal leader Peter Dutton is campaigning in the seat of Fadden as the Australian Electoral Commission reveals the candidate list for the by-election.

Billions for green hydrogen but no idea on break-even

Billions for green hydrogen but no idea on break-even

Billions for green hydrogen but no idea on break-even

Billions for green hydrogen but no idea on break-even

Green hydrogen champions will get subsidies to bridge the gap between the fuel's cost and what the market is prepared to pay, with no timeline for profits.

Police battling to monitor Queensland sex offenders

Police battling to monitor Queensland sex offenders

Police battling to monitor Queensland sex offenders

Police battling to monitor Queensland sex offenders

A review has called for changes to tracking sex offenders in Queensland after it found police weren't able to check in on some cases for years, or at all.

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Government announces review of legal aid agreement

Government announces review of legal aid agreement

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has announced details of an independent review into the way governments support legal services.

PwC penalty necessary, but don't cut contracts: Dutton

PwC penalty necessary, but don't cut contracts: Dutton

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says essential government services will be disrupted if the government cuts all contracts with embattled consultancy firm PwC.

Former education boss brings the skills to TAFE revival

Former education boss brings the skills to TAFE revival

NSW is bringing in a former federal education secretary to lead its review of TAFE to improve the vocational system for learners while filling skills shortages.

Vote 'yes' and make our lives better, say land councils

Vote 'yes' and make our lives better, say land councils

Heads of the NT land councils have travelled to Canberra to speak with politicians about the 2023 Barunga Declaration in support of an Indigenous voice.

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Doubt cast on police timeline of statements on tasering

Doubt cast on police timeline of statements on tasering

Doubt cast on police timeline of statements on tasering

Doubt cast on police timeline of statements on tasering

The NSW police minister has faced repeated questions over what she knew about a police decision to withhold key details from the public after a gran's tasering.

Coal giant denies bullying media over Carmichael mine

Coal giant denies bullying media over Carmichael mine

Coal giant denies bullying media over Carmichael mine

Coal giant denies bullying media over Carmichael mine

The Australian arm of Indian conglomerate Adani says a journalist who attended its Carmichael mine in Queensland was trespassing.

Funding plea to stop ABC losing its voice in Pacific

Funding plea to stop ABC losing its voice in Pacific

Funding plea to stop ABC losing its voice in Pacific

Funding plea to stop ABC losing its voice in Pacific

The ABC says sustained and strategic funding is needed if the federal government wants to continue wielding soft power in the Pacific.

Mining members to split from construction union

Mining members to split from construction union

Mining members to split from construction union

Mining members to split from construction union

Mining and energy workers have overwhelmingly voted in favour of splitting from the CFMMEU in a formal ballot.

Top prosecutor defends call not to lay Lawyer X charges

Top prosecutor defends call not to lay Lawyer X charges

Top prosecutor defends call not to lay Lawyer X charges

Top prosecutor defends call not to lay Lawyer X charges

A key figure in the Lawyer X scandal was prepared to testify against Victorian police officers in a proposed plea deal that fell apart over immunity concerns.

MPs told to lift behaviour standards in parliament

MPs told to lift behaviour standards in parliament

MPs told to lift behaviour standards in parliament

MPs told to lift behaviour standards in parliament

As they return to their electorates for a lengthy winter break, MPs have been asked to reflect on their behaviour, language and tone in federal parliament.

'Get on with the program': PM's blunt housing message

'Get on with the program': PM's blunt housing message

'Get on with the program': PM's blunt housing message

'Get on with the program': PM's blunt housing message

A stoush over Labor's $10 billion housing fund has boiled over in parliament, with the prime minister sending a direct message to the Greens.

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NSW premier seeks to ban livestreamed climate protests

NSW Premier Chris Minns will meet with Facebook in an attempt to block climate activists from livestreaming illegal protests he says put lives at risk.

Experts divided on rent controls and housing supply

A freeze on rents may be welcomed by struggling tenants but there is a live debate on the likely impact of such a policy on housing affordability and supply.

Senate inquiry adds to scrutiny of Perth Mint fumbles

Perth Mint faces a Senate inquiry on top of an audit and compliance overhaul amid longstanding issues and controversies including gold bars alloyed with silver.

Tassie premier orders government transparency report

A report into handling cabinet-in-confidence documents will be prepared by the Tasmanian government after criticism about their level of transparency.

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PwC tax breach 'trashed' consultation process

Actions taken by consulting firm PwC have been blasted as deeply disappointing by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, who says people are right to be angry.

Parliamentary plea for former pilot's prison release

The wife of an Australian citizen and former military pilot facing extradition to the US was on the floor of parliament, as calls grow for his release.

NSW equality legislation set to make queer life easier

Sydney MP Alex Greenwich has introduced equality legislation, saying NSW has fallen behind other states and territories when it comes to LGBTQIA+ rights.

NSW government accused of breaking gaming trial promise

The NSW government is under fire for a delay to its signature cashless gaming trial, with the opposition accusing Labor of breaking an election promise.

Proposal to tighten 'inadequate' foreign bribery laws

Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has proposed fixing Australia's "grossly inadequate" foreign bribery laws to increase deterrents and punishments.

Labor accused of reintroducing cashless debit cards

Changes to income management schemes have been described as bringing back the cashless debit card under a new name.

Staff stunned as 19th-century Sydney hospital closes

A hospital providing palliative care, rehabilitation and geriatric psychiatry services in the heart of Sydney will close within months.

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