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Ex-Liberal Van loses Senate role amid misconduct claims

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

Treasurer allays recession fears as economy slows

Treasurer allays recession fears as economy slows

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 financial woes to be laid bare as budget looms

NSW financial woes to be laid bare as budget looms

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.

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Push to cut big money influence on federal elections

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

'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.

Turfing brick cottages for units made easier in NSW

Turfing brick cottages for units made easier in NSW

Bypassing council approval for new housing developments will be opened to more builders in NSW as the state tries to address a chronic housing shortage.

Liberal pick touts pastor work ahead of by-election

Liberal pick touts pastor work ahead of by-election

The Victorian Liberals have preselected former Box Hill candidate and youth pastor Nicole Werner for an upcoming by-election in Warrandyte.

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Voice referendum cleared with fiery debate and applause

Voice referendum cleared with fiery debate and applause

Voice referendum cleared with fiery debate and applause

Voice referendum cleared with fiery debate and applause

Australians will vote in a referendum later this year to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and enshrine an Indigenous voice in the constitution.

Vaccine 'game changer' to use needle-free skin patches

Vaccine 'game changer' to use needle-free skin patches

Vaccine 'game changer' to use needle-free skin patches

Vaccine 'game changer' to use needle-free skin patches

A Queensland biotech firm will lead efforts to create a needle-free skin patch allowing people in remote areas to be vaccinated without medical staff.

Pharmacy jobs at risk with dispensing change: report

Pharmacy jobs at risk with dispensing change: report

Pharmacy jobs at risk with dispensing change: report

Pharmacy jobs at risk with dispensing change: report

The decision to allow people to purchase two months' worth of medicines from a single prescription could cost up to 20,000 pharmacy jobs, a report has found.

Temps and casuals flock to permanent teaching roles

Temps and casuals flock to permanent teaching roles

Temps and casuals flock to permanent teaching roles

Temps and casuals flock to permanent teaching roles

Almost 5500 casual and temporary NSW public school teachers have accepted offers to convert to permanent positions, with plans for even more.

Pandemic threw shadow economy crackdown off course

Pandemic threw shadow economy crackdown off course

Pandemic threw shadow economy crackdown off course

Pandemic threw shadow economy crackdown off course

The federal government's response to a growing and evolving shadow economy has been patchy and poorly co-ordinated, auditors have revealed.

Prison guards threaten strikes after rejecting pay deal

Prison guards threaten strikes after rejecting pay deal

Prison guards threaten strikes after rejecting pay deal

Prison guards threaten strikes after rejecting pay deal

The prison officers union warns its campaign over pay could escalate to strike action with four in five members voting against the government's offer.

One-stage system may boost Vic organ donor register

One-stage system may boost Vic organ donor register

One-stage system may boost Vic organ donor register

One-stage system may boost Vic organ donor register

The current two-stage system of redirecting potential organ donors to Medicare for registration is contributing to Victoria's low organ donor rate.

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Push to redirect Vic COVID-19 debt taxes, future fund

The Victorian Greens will move changes to tax legislation to convert controversial COVID-19 debt levies and a $7.9 billion fund to address poverty and housing.

Blinken in China for rare trip amid frosty ties

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has started two days of high-stakes diplomatic talks in Beijing aimed at trying to cool exploding US-China tensions.

Fresh pressure on Albanese govt to recognise Palestine

Motions calling on the Albanese government to recognise Palestine and rethink the AUKUS deal ensured a fiery finish to the Victorian Labor conference.

Labor details state breakdown of its housing fund pie

The federal government has revealed how it will distribute its $2 billion Social Housing Fund Accelerator payment to Australia's states and territories.

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Action against Senator David Van was 'decisive'

Victorian senator David Van has resigned from the Liberal Party following allegations of misconduct towards female colleagues but he will remain a senator.

Reserve Bank officials to shed light on rates pathway

Public appearances from top Reserve Bank officials will be worth watching following hawkish posturing from Australia's central bank.

Gallagher has questions to answer on Higgins: McKenzie

National senator Bridget McKenzie says there are still unanswered questions on knowledge of rape allegations by Brittany Higgins before they were made public.

Indigenous leaders elected for Victorian treaty talks

Election results have been tallied for Victoria's representative body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in another step closer to a state treaty.

Country will 'rise to the occasion' on voice: Burney

Ahead of the final parliamentary vote to set up the Indigenous voice referendum, Linda Burney says she's confident Australia will get around the 'yes' vote.

Teacher's journey from refugee camps to fashion catwalk

A woman who works with multicultural students shares her experience of fleeing civil war, living in refugee camps and walking international fashion catwalks.

Victorian senator David Van resigns from Liberal Party

Victorian senator David Van has resigned from the Liberal Party, claiming he has not been afforded procedural fairness over misconduct claims.

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