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Human rights abuses in spotlight during Indian PM visit

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

Fight brews over NSW first-home buyers' scheme reform

Fight brews over NSW first-home buyers' scheme reform

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

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

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

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.

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Australia determined to boost defence, clean power

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

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 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

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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Committee to consider soft plastic recycling options

Committee to consider soft plastic recycling options

Committee to consider soft plastic recycling options

Committee to consider soft plastic recycling options

A South Australian parliamentary committee will look at options for recycling soft plastics after the collapse of a previous scheme.

Fresh federal push for national Nazi symbol ban

Fresh federal push for national Nazi symbol ban

Fresh federal push for national Nazi symbol ban

Fresh federal push for national Nazi symbol ban

Liberal MP Julian Leeser has introduced a proposal that would see Nazi symbols including swastikas and salutes be banned across the country.

Flooding the market may not fix rental affordability

Flooding the market may not fix rental affordability

Flooding the market may not fix rental affordability

Flooding the market may not fix rental affordability

Focusing on supply to ease rental affordability pressures could be akin to "trickle-down" housing policy, a report from Prosper Australia claims.

Voters to head to polls in July for Fadden by-election

Voters to head to polls in July for Fadden by-election

Voters to head to polls in July for Fadden by-election

Voters to head to polls in July for Fadden by-election

The date for the Fadden by-election has been set for July 15, following the resignation of former Liberal frontbencher Stuart Robert.

Latham cleared for unpaid mobile phone traffic fine

Latham cleared for unpaid mobile phone traffic fine

Latham cleared for unpaid mobile phone traffic fine

Latham cleared for unpaid mobile phone traffic fine

Mark Latham's name has been cleared in court over an unpaid fine, but a high-stakes defamation suit against the NSW One Nation leader is pending.

Australia aims to 'tighten the screws' against Russia

Australia aims to 'tighten the screws' against Russia

Australia aims to 'tighten the screws' against Russia

Australia aims to 'tighten the screws' against Russia

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia needs to continue to work with partners to "tighten the screws on Vladimir Putin and his cronies" to stop Russia's war.

Leaders at G7 summit offer Ukraine long-term support

Leaders at G7 summit offer Ukraine long-term support

Leaders at G7 summit offer Ukraine long-term support

Leaders at G7 summit offer Ukraine long-term support

The G7 summit was electrified by the arrival of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, with US President Joe Biden announcing a new package of military aid.

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Govt stake in more homes is 'part of NSW future'

Domestic violence survivors will be able to buy or retain their home through a shared equity scheme, as the NSW treasurer flags further potential expansions.

Queensland floats universal 'free kindy' before budget

The Queensland government has floated making kindergarten free for all children as a cost-of-living-busting measure ahead of the upcoming state budget.

Quad spruiks 'force for good' on sidelines of G7 summit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met the leaders of Japan, India and the United States in a rescheduled Quad summit in Hiroshima.

Victorian Liberal allies go into bat for John Pesutto

Allies of John Pesutto have gone into bat for the Victorian Liberal leader after he was booed and heckled by supporters of ousted MP Moira Deeming.

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PM calls out China coercion after trade ban movement

Australia has supported a statement by G7 nations expressing concerns over China's use of economic coercion and militarisation of the South China Sea.

New retail figures to pinpoint Aussie spending patterns

Consumer spending remains relatively robust despite cost of living pressures, although some cracks have started to show.

Libs, Labor see govt with different glasses a year on

Labor is hailing cost-of-living relief as the basis of a successful first year in government but the opposition says it's been marred by broken promises.

Vic projects worth billions could face budget chop

Victoria's independent Parliamentary Budget Office has identified 372 programs at risk of being cut in the state budget unless extended by Treasurer Tim Pallas.

Push for rise in wages, more workplace changes flagged

Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke said the government would work to ensure wages kept up with inflation as he flagged upcoming labour hire reform.

Linda Burney announces voice information program

Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney has announced an information program to prepare Australians for the referendum on the voice to parliament.

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