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Housing bill on ice puts double dissolution in play

Housing bill on ice puts double dissolution in play

The Albanese government's signature housing policy has failed to pass parliament and could set the stage for an early election.

More pollies good for democracy, electoral experts say

More pollies good for democracy, electoral experts say

More pollies good for democracy, electoral experts say

More pollies good for democracy, electoral experts say

Electoral experts say lifting the number of politicians would improve democracy but remain undecided on whether territories should have more senators.

Russians launch High Court bid for seized Canberra land

Russians launch High Court bid for seized Canberra land

Russians launch High Court bid for seized Canberra land

Russians launch High Court bid for seized Canberra land

The High Court has agreed to hear a Russian court challenge to the validity of new federal laws seeking to regain control of a block of land in Canberra.

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Qld national park returned to traditional owners

Qld national park returned to traditional owners

More than 79,000 hectares of Boodjamulla National Park has been returned to the land’s traditional owners, the Waanyi people.

Minister defiant over police delay in gran's tasering

Minister defiant over police delay in gran's tasering

The NSW police minister has faced the media for the first time since police were shown to have delayed releasing key details of a grandmother's tasering.

Australians will 'rise to occasion' on Indigenous voice

Australians will 'rise to occasion' on Indigenous voice

Despite federal parliament taking a break for winter, politicians will keep the heat on the proposal for an Indigenous voice.

Australia's first cybersecurity boss to fight hackers

Australia's first cybersecurity boss to fight hackers

Senior Air Force commander Darren Goldie will become Australia's first cybersecurity co-ordinator as the federal government seeks to ward off hackers.

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Low productivity growth bringing less bang for the buck

Low productivity growth bringing less bang for the buck

Low productivity growth bringing less bang for the buck

Low productivity growth bringing less bang for the buck

Anaemic productivity growth is fuelling Australia's cost of living woes and immediate action is needed to fix the problem, an independent official warns.

NSW makes Qld premier's day hoisting Maroon's colours

NSW makes Qld premier's day hoisting Maroon's colours

NSW makes Qld premier's day hoisting Maroon's colours

NSW makes Qld premier's day hoisting Maroon's colours

A bet between state leaders has put the Queensland Origin Flag atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge after NSW lost to the Maroons.

NSW cuts pokie numbers, cash feed-in limits

NSW cuts pokie numbers, cash feed-in limits

NSW cuts pokie numbers, cash feed-in limits

NSW cuts pokie numbers, cash feed-in limits

The number of pokie licences in NSW has been slashed and cash feed-in limits lowered after a promised cashless gaming trial was delayed.

Fadden candidates unveiled, as coalition targets seat

Fadden candidates unveiled, as coalition targets seat

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.

Government announces review of legal aid agreement

Government announces review of legal aid agreement

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.

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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

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

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.

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.

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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

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 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

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

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

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.

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.

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