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Voice to close the gap, not fuel culture wars: minister

Voice to close the gap, not fuel culture wars: minister

Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has faced questions about the scope of issues on which the voice would advise parliament and executive government.

Premier pressured over Hobart stadium advice

Premier pressured over Hobart stadium advice

Premier pressured over Hobart stadium advice

Premier pressured over Hobart stadium advice

Tasmania's minority Liberal government is under increasing pressure in relation to releasing departmental advice about controversial plans for a stadium.

Real-time reporting of Indigenous custody deaths begins

Real-time reporting of Indigenous custody deaths begins

Real-time reporting of Indigenous custody deaths begins

Real-time reporting of Indigenous custody deaths begins

The federal government has launched a way of reporting on Indigenous deaths in custody in real time, in a bid to improve transparency.

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Greens back referring ADF command to criminal court

Greens back referring ADF command to criminal court

The Greens will support a referral of the ADF's command to the International Criminal Court, while calling for a broader scope for war crimes investigations.

Albanese on attack over Greens 'politicising poverty'

Albanese on attack over Greens 'politicising poverty'

The Greens are digging in on a demand the federal government impose rent caps nationwide, but the prime minister is pushing back.

Hotel detention raises serious human rights risks

Hotel detention raises serious human rights risks

Detaining immigrants in hotels has severe negative impacts on their physical and mental health which get worse the longer they are kept there, a report says.

Electrifying call for national ban on gas to new homes

Electrifying call for national ban on gas to new homes

Ban gas connections to new homes and set a date for ending residential gas use instead of "enthusiastic inaction" on transition, critics are urging Labor.

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No freeze on Vic MPs' pay amid cost-of-living crunch

No freeze on Vic MPs' pay amid cost-of-living crunch

No freeze on Vic MPs' pay amid cost-of-living crunch

No freeze on Vic MPs' pay amid cost-of-living crunch

Unions have reacted with bemusement at Victorian MPs receiving a 3.5 per cent pay increase as Premier Daniel Andrews rules out a NSW-style wages freeze.

Divisive surgeries debate alarms New Zealand deputy PM

Divisive surgeries debate alarms New Zealand deputy PM

Divisive surgeries debate alarms New Zealand deputy PM

Divisive surgeries debate alarms New Zealand deputy PM

An attempt by Auckland clinicians to fix health inequities impacting Maori and Pacific people has become a frontline political issue in New Zealand.

Coalition push for gambling ad ban during live sport

Coalition push for gambling ad ban during live sport

Coalition push for gambling ad ban during live sport

Coalition push for gambling ad ban during live sport

An opposition proposal would see gambling ads banned during live sports matches, as well as one hour either side of games.

Parliament pays tribute to 'exemplary' police constable

Parliament pays tribute to 'exemplary' police constable

Parliament pays tribute to 'exemplary' police constable

Parliament pays tribute to 'exemplary' police constable

Federal parliament has honoured a police officer killed after he was allegedly run over and dragged under the vehicle of a man he was trying to arrest.

More support for refugees desperate to find inner peace

More support for refugees desperate to find inner peace

More support for refugees desperate to find inner peace

More support for refugees desperate to find inner peace

Refugees who flee conflict and war before developing complex trauma are being offered more mental health support from the Australian government.

Cyber attacks top Aussie list of international concerns

Cyber attacks top Aussie list of international concerns

Cyber attacks top Aussie list of international concerns

Cyber attacks top Aussie list of international concerns

After a string of data breaches, Australians have listed cyber attacks from other countries as their most pressing international affairs concern.

Cost clarity call as power link probe goes underground

Cost clarity call as power link probe goes underground

Cost clarity call as power link probe goes underground

Cost clarity call as power link probe goes underground

The cost and feasibility of putting the crucial HumeLink project underground will be investigated amid warnings the move will triple construction costs.

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Voice advocates ready for real discussion with Aussies

Discussions about an Indigenous voice to parliament are up to campaigners and regular Australians as politicians are urged to step back from the debate.

'Culture of cover-up': Lambie refers ADF brass to Hague

Senator Jacqui Lambie has referred senior leaders within the ADF to the International Criminal Court over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.

'Tough choices' for NSW amid per-capita recession worry

NSW families are being warned about tough decisions that must be made on government spending as inflation bites the country's largest employer.

Tight jobs market adds to interest rate uncertainty

The Reserve Bank hiked interest rates last month due to inflation risks bubbling under the surface, but it has been revealed the decision was "finely balanced".

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Vic premier refuses to apologise for 'halfwit' jibe

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says he was defending a colleague when he called Liberal MP Cindy McLeish a "halfwit grub" in parliament.

PM 'comfortable' if David Van never returns to Senate

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is comfortable if Senator David Van never returns to parliament following allegations of misconduct raised against him.

Penalties sharpened for possessing a knife in public

NSW is cracking down on the rising tide of knife crime with the maximum penalties for possessing or wielding a knife to double.

'Juvenile': PM seeks advice as housing policy stalls

The prime minister says the government is seeking advice on the triggers required for a double dissolution after the Greens delayed a key housing bill.

'No involvement': Liberal MP responds to wife's funding

Federal Liberal MP Warren Entsch has rebuffed questions around the awarding of an Indigenous teaching grant to his wife, saying he had nothing to do with it.

Refugee internship a stepping stone to dream career

A paid internship program is helping refugees become familiar with Australian workplaces while securing a local employment reference.

Minister seeks briefing on ABC decision to cut jobs

Following an announcement that the ABC will cut up to 120 jobs, the communications minister is seeking a briefing from the organisation over the decision.

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