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Push to legalise personal marijuana use in three states

Push to legalise personal marijuana use in three states

The Legalise Cannabis Party will introduce bills to decriminalise the drug for adult use in three states, but it faces resistance from premiers.

Recognising migrant qualifications 'will boost economy'

Recognising migrant qualifications 'will boost economy'

Recognising migrant qualifications 'will boost economy'

Recognising migrant qualifications 'will boost economy'

A new report shows unleashing the power of skilled migrants and refugees could boost the Australian economy and fill workforce gaps.

Victorian tax reforms to pass with Greens' support

Victorian tax reforms to pass with Greens' support

Victorian tax reforms to pass with Greens' support

Victorian tax reforms to pass with Greens' support

Tax reforms unveiled in the Victorian budget are set to pass parliament after the state government confirmed it would consider renter safeguards.

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Essendon legend Michael Long to walk in voice support

Essendon legend Michael Long to walk in voice support

Nearly 20 years after the initial Long Walk, Michael Long is reprising his Melbourne to Canberra trip in support of an Indigenous voice in the constitution.

Critical minerals plan 'sets a floor, not a ceiling'

Critical minerals plan 'sets a floor, not a ceiling'

More than a quarter of a million new jobs could be up for grabs if Australia can supply factory-ready materials for the world's electric cars and clean energy.

Legal loopholes slammed shut for SA child-sex crimes

Legal loopholes slammed shut for SA child-sex crimes

The South Australian parliament has passed new laws to close loopholes in child-sex offences, which had allowed some offenders to be given lighter sentences.

UK MPs vote to approve report Johnson misled parliament

UK MPs vote to approve report Johnson misled parliament

A motion to approve a report that recommended sanctioning Boris Johnson for misleading parliament has passed by 354 votes to seven.

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No country for stateless men held in detention centres

No country for stateless men held in detention centres

No country for stateless men held in detention centres

No country for stateless men held in detention centres

With no country to call their own, stateless people have to jump over many legal hurdles to prove they are refugees, often staying years on end in detention.

Climate activists target ports on anniversary of raid

Climate activists target ports on anniversary of raid

Climate activists target ports on anniversary of raid

Climate activists target ports on anniversary of raid

Three Blockade Australia protesters have been charged with numerous offences over their port disruptions, but members of the group have warned of more to come.

WA needs major investment to make ore and steel greener

WA needs major investment to make ore and steel greener

WA needs major investment to make ore and steel greener

WA needs major investment to make ore and steel greener

Western Australia is digging in to play a lead role in decarbonising the world's energy-intensive steelmaking industry, but needs investors with deep pockets.

Ex-Liberal Van loses Senate role amid misconduct claims

Ex-Liberal Van loses Senate role amid misconduct claims

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.

Push to cut big money influence on federal elections

Push to cut big money influence on federal elections

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.

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'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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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