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Investor tax-break cuts no 'silver bullet' for housing

Investor tax-break cuts no 'silver bullet' for housing

Winding back the capital gains tax discount could reduce property prices by about four per cent, compared to what they would be under a no-change scenario.

Minister's words to gambling reform advocate 'shocking'

Minister's words to gambling reform advocate 'shocking'

Minister's words to gambling reform advocate 'shocking'

Minister's words to gambling reform advocate 'shocking'

Advocates and crossbenchers are outraged after the communications minister made a dismissive comment to a former gambling addict pushing for reform.

How a moment of despair turned into a movement

How a moment of despair turned into a movement

How a moment of despair turned into a movement

How a moment of despair turned into a movement

Five years on from the historic March 4 Justice, organiser Janine Hendry reflects on the impacts of the protests and the challenges that remain.

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No to the pushback: global spotlight on gender equality

No to the pushback: global spotlight on gender equality

The United Nations is hosting its largest annual gathering on gender equality against a backdrop of pushback to hard won rights being felt around the world.

Women judges hold the line against gender justice gap

Women judges hold the line against gender justice gap

A small Pacific nation is leading others when it comes to female judiciary representation but disparities around the world affect how justice is delivered.

'Truth, not noise': ambassador backs gender data

'Truth, not noise': ambassador backs gender data

Australia will continue to invest in gender data collection to monitor progress on efforts to advance gender equality and address disparities.

Family plea for justice as hit-and-run goes unpunished

Family plea for justice as hit-and-run goes unpunished

Police and the family of a Solomon Islander killed while walking to work in Australia are seeking answers almost a year after his death.

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Bondi terror attack impersonator’s hateful tirade

Bondi terror attack impersonator’s hateful tirade

Bondi terror attack impersonator’s hateful tirade

Bondi terror attack impersonator’s hateful tirade

At the site of a terror attack, a young man with a violent history faked a shooting, bringing children to tears. He has now explained his "stupidity".

Gender equality efforts 'eroded' by tech-based abuse

Gender equality efforts 'eroded' by tech-based abuse

Gender equality efforts 'eroded' by tech-based abuse

Gender equality efforts 'eroded' by tech-based abuse

Advocates are calling on governments around the world to crack down on gender-based violence facilitated through tech, as well as education for young people.

Limiting screen time not enough to protect kids: study

Limiting screen time not enough to protect kids: study

Limiting screen time not enough to protect kids: study

Limiting screen time not enough to protect kids: study

The transition from primary school to high school is the most dangerous period for kids to develop mental health issues from being online, a study has found.

Call to action to close gendered gaps in justice system

Call to action to close gendered gaps in justice system

Call to action to close gendered gaps in justice system

Call to action to close gendered gaps in justice system

International Women's Day is being marked as a call to balance the scales and ensure all women and girls have fair and inclusive access to justice.

Carbon credit rewards MIA for Indigenous stewards

Carbon credit rewards MIA for Indigenous stewards

Carbon credit rewards MIA for Indigenous stewards

Carbon credit rewards MIA for Indigenous stewards

Rules that ensure carbon credits only go to new emissions removal could be penalising the long-term conservation efforts of First Nations people.

Online outrage identified as a core national challenge

Online outrage identified as a core national challenge

Online outrage identified as a core national challenge

Online outrage identified as a core national challenge

Australia’s social cohesion is under strain, with online outrage, falling trust and rising political violence posing growing security risks, a report warns.

Access to justice in focus on International Women's Day

Access to justice in focus on International Women's Day

Access to justice in focus on International Women's Day

Access to justice in focus on International Women's Day

Balancing the scales of justice for all women and girls will require recalibrating a system historically made by men and for men, experts say.

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Jacqui Lambie's plea to the PM about women in uniform

Senator Jacqui Lambie has issued a fiery message to Anthony Albanese, as Labor seeks to remove a whole group of veterans from a sexual abuse class action.

Community shines after fire-affected farmer's donation

A generous donation of much-needed protein to a vital food service has been welcomed in the wake of devastating bushfires that ravaged parts of the state.

Grocery grace as subsidy helps bring down outback costs

The cost of 30 essential grocery items will be cut drastically in 15 remote communities after the federal government expanded an outback store subsidy scheme.

Lotteries under scrutiny for problem gambling register

Self-exclusion register BetStop has been described as an important tool in tackling gambling harm, but some improvements have been recommended.

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Call to protect Australia's cultural heritage from AI

AI will rob Australia of its writers, musicians and filmmakers unless there's an overhaul of intellectual property protections, a professor warns.

Calls grow to step back from demonising opposing views

A tone of debate dismissive of other perspectives risks fracturing society, with Australians already reluctant to engage with people with other viewpoints.

'Horrified': childcare giant's abuse scandal response

Australia's largest for-profit childcare operator began overhauling hiring even before a former worker was charged with sexual abuse, an inquiry has been told.

Bipartisan offer to block ISIS-linked families' return

As the Australian government ponders what to do with 34 ISIS-linked women and children trying to return, the opposition has offered a bipartisan solution.

'Time to deliver': blame shifted on hospital bed block

While thousands of older Australians lie stranded in hospitals, the federal government has put responsibility for aged care squarely on states and territories.

Hard reality of reconciliation on apology anniversary

There remains a long way to go for Indigenous reconciliation as racism continues to fester, almost two decades on from the apology to the Stolen Generations.

Ticket to rideshare: disability groups call for change

Transport subsidy schemes around Australia need urgent reform to give people with disabilities greater choice and lower costs, a report has found.

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