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Renegade senator quits LNP to start his own party

Renegade senator quits LNP to start his own party

Queensland LNP Senator Gerard Rennick says he is creating his own political party to bring "bread and butter" issues into Senate debates.

LGBTQI people to be 'rendered invisible' in 2026 census

LGBTQI people to be 'rendered invisible' in 2026 census

LGBTQI people to be 'rendered invisible' in 2026 census

LGBTQI people to be 'rendered invisible' in 2026 census

The next census won't ask questions about sexual orientation or variations of sex characteristics despite an outcry from the LGBTQI community.

Libs' return to office brings familiar promises for NT

Libs' return to office brings familiar promises for NT

Libs' return to office brings familiar promises for NT

Libs' return to office brings familiar promises for NT

Labor's red sea across the Australian mainland is over after Lia Finnochiaro and the Country Liberals' thumping victory in the Northern Territory.

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Ousted MPs in talks for new deal with minority premier

Ousted MPs in talks for new deal with minority premier

Tasmania's minority Liberal government will hang on to its grip on power, with two newly independent MPs working on another deal with Premier Jeremy Rockliff.

Cost-of-living relief to show up in inflation readout

Cost-of-living relief to show up in inflation readout

Economists will dig into the details of the latest consumer price index as temporary energy bill relief pulls the headline figure lower.

NT election loss an 'indictment' on crime and disunity

NT election loss an 'indictment' on crime and disunity

As a federal election looms, Labor has been urged to take lessons following its devastating defeat in Saturday's Northern Territory contest .

Australia's first parliament marks 200th anniversary

Australia's first parliament marks 200th anniversary

August 25 marks exactly 200 years since the inaugural meeting of NSW Parliament’s Upper House, making it Australia’s first parliament.

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Australian right-to-disconnect laws come into effect

Australian right-to-disconnect laws come into effect

Australian right-to-disconnect laws come into effect

Australian right-to-disconnect laws come into effect

Australian workers will have the right to disconnect from work outside of paid hours but businesses have concerns while a HR expert fears many aren't ready.

Country Liberals hand Labor crushing defeat in NT poll

Country Liberals hand Labor crushing defeat in NT poll

Country Liberals hand Labor crushing defeat in NT poll

Country Liberals hand Labor crushing defeat in NT poll

Labor has been bundled out of office in the NT after a massive election swing, with the incoming leader heralding "a new day and a new chapter".

Jacqui Lambie Network MPs out of party

Jacqui Lambie Network MPs out of party

Jacqui Lambie Network MPs out of party

Jacqui Lambie Network MPs out of party

Two Jacqui Lambie Network MPs have parted ways with the party and will serve as independents.

RFK Jr joins Trump at rally after dropping out of race

RFK Jr joins Trump at rally after dropping out of race

RFK Jr joins Trump at rally after dropping out of race

RFK Jr joins Trump at rally after dropping out of race

Independent US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr has suspended his campaign and has endorsed Republican Donald Trump.

Voters step on the gas as NT faces 'turning point'

Voters step on the gas as NT faces 'turning point'

Voters step on the gas as NT faces 'turning point'

Voters step on the gas as NT faces 'turning point'

Election day is on in the Northern Territory where green groups, tourism operators and doctors fear an industrial expansion will harm residents and wildlife.

CFMEU administrator vows 'zero tolerance' on corruption

CFMEU administrator vows 'zero tolerance' on corruption

CFMEU administrator vows 'zero tolerance' on corruption

CFMEU administrator vows 'zero tolerance' on corruption

The CFMEU will undertake "vital" advocacy for its members and have zero tolerance for corruption, the troubled union's newly-appointed administrator says.

Protests rage in Indonesia over political manoeuvres

Protests rage in Indonesia over political manoeuvres

Protests rage in Indonesia over political manoeuvres

Protests rage in Indonesia over political manoeuvres

Anger at outgoing President Joko Widodo has continued in Indonesia, even after MPs ditched a bill that would strengthen his influence after he leaves office.

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Calls for gambling ads ban to prevent gendered violence

A panel of experts tasked with urgently investigating Australia's gender-based violence crisis has recommended gambling advertising and alcohol restrictions.

Mother, daughter accused of people-smuggling conspiracy

A mother and daughter on temporary visas have been arrested over an alleged people-smuggling scheme after non-citizens were discovered in Australia's northwest.

Harris takes on Gaza war, tyranny in convention finale

Kamala Harris has summoned Americans to fight tyranny and chart a “new way forward” as she accepted the Democratic party’s nomination for president.

Mayors urged to pitch for housing infrastructure cash

Queensland's opposition has guaranteed at least $1 billion will be provided for regional housing infrastructure projects if elected in October.

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Path to NT power paved with promises of more police

On the eve of the election, Territorian concerns about crime have again led the parties to make a swag of promises on policing.

Family courts can inflame gender violence, inquiry told

There are widespread fears family court proceedings can expose women and children experiencing domestic violence to further harm.

CFMEU is down but the court battle may be just starting

A possible court challenge could threaten the government's attempt to tackle the CFMEU's alleged corrupt behaviour and criminal links.

Climate disclosure for companies to support investment

The largest companies and financial institutions must account for climate and nature-based risks from January, which experts say will support investment.

Australia to command Red Sea protection task force

Australia will assume command of an international mission protecting maritime security in a contested region for the first time.

Former MP's penalty doubled for election Facebook posts

Former Liberal MP Andrew Laming has had his fines doubled on appeal over three Facebook posts found to have breached the law around election campaigns.

Door opens for long-delayed Reserve Bank reforms

The federal treasurer has shifted on key opposition demands in order to secure support for changes to modernise and strengthen the Reserve Bank.

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