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Australians use trusts at 20 times the rate as the UK

Australians use trusts at 20 times the rate as the UK

Australia's higher use of discretionary trusts compared to other economies suggests a greater reliance on the structure for tax minimisation, an economist says.

Police-backed gun cap rejected in parliamentary vote

Police-backed gun cap rejected in parliamentary vote

Police-backed gun cap rejected in parliamentary vote

Police-backed gun cap rejected in parliamentary vote

A push to include gun caps in firearm law changes prompted by the deadly Bondi shooting has fallen short.

Dumped Liberal makes major move before state election

Dumped Liberal makes major move before state election

Dumped Liberal makes major move before state election

Dumped Liberal makes major move before state election

A conservative minor party has locked in Moira Deeming as a lead candidate for Victoria's state election after the Liberals dumped the controversial MP.

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'Grubby': Senate debates PM's melon-gate comments

'Grubby': Senate debates PM's melon-gate comments

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's comments on a podcast have continued to dominate parliamentary debate for a second week.

Gina Rinehart paid for Pauline Hanson's Europe flights

Gina Rinehart paid for Pauline Hanson's Europe flights

Pauline Hanson's flights from London to Sicily during a recent European trip, and tickets to a luxury fashion show, were paid for by mining boss Gina Rinehart.

Cabinet minister suspended from parliament for a week

Cabinet minister suspended from parliament for a week

Having refused to produce documents relating to a premier's comments to police, a state parliament has taken the extraordinary step of suspending a minister.

Tempers flare as greyhound ban debate pushed back

Tempers flare as greyhound ban debate pushed back

A state government's decision to pull parliamentary debate on legislation to ban greyhound racing has been labelled disgraceful and a purely political move.

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Good character evidence ban could create bad sentencing

Good character evidence ban could create bad sentencing

Good character evidence ban could create bad sentencing

Good character evidence ban could create bad sentencing

A law preventing judges considering good character in sentencing is too indiscriminate and invites potential harms, legal experts warn.

Pressure to fix gas tax raising less revenue than beer

Pressure to fix gas tax raising less revenue than beer

Pressure to fix gas tax raising less revenue than beer

Pressure to fix gas tax raising less revenue than beer

Senator David Pocock will ramp up pressure on the government to re-examine a fossil fuels tax that raises less money than beer thanks to a "fatal mistake".

'This is a stunt': Hanson rebuked after Muslim remark

'This is a stunt': Hanson rebuked after Muslim remark

'This is a stunt': Hanson rebuked after Muslim remark

'This is a stunt': Hanson rebuked after Muslim remark

Firebrand senator Pauline Hanson has dismissed a censure against her by the Senate as an attack on One Nation following her rise in the polls.

Premier's key advisor upends century-old witness law

Premier's key advisor upends century-old witness law

Premier's key advisor upends century-old witness law

Premier's key advisor upends century-old witness law

A premier’s right-hand man threatened with arrest has neutralised a federation-era law in a decision set to have far-reaching political ramifications.

Spotlight on AFL stadium timeline after 'historic' vote

Spotlight on AFL stadium timeline after 'historic' vote

Spotlight on AFL stadium timeline after 'historic' vote

Spotlight on AFL stadium timeline after 'historic' vote

A contentious billion-dollar stadium attached to a state's AFL dream has passed parliament but the next focus is whether the project can be built on time.

Divisive AFL stadium gets the official parliament tick

Divisive AFL stadium gets the official parliament tick

Divisive AFL stadium gets the official parliament tick

Divisive AFL stadium gets the official parliament tick

Tasmania's parliament has voted to approve a new waterfront stadium, which paves the way for the Devils to join the AFL and AFLW competitions in 2028.

Nerves jangling ahead of do or die stadium vote

Nerves jangling ahead of do or die stadium vote

Nerves jangling ahead of do or die stadium vote

Nerves jangling ahead of do or die stadium vote

The future of a contentious stadium and an AFL licence will be decided during a parliamentary debate that could stretch over days.

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Pro-stadium rally outpoints opposition ahead of vote

Fans and opponents of a new AFL stadium have held rallies on the same piece of turf ahead of a vote in parliament that will determine whether it goes ahead.

'Vote it down': anti-stadium rally urges undecided MPs

Thousands of people have rallied against a proposed AFL stadium just weeks out from a parliamentary vote that will determine its fate.

Crucial politicians air AFL stadium cost worries

Ahead of a do-or-die vote on approval for a contentious stadium, a pair of key independent politicians have flagged issues with the project's price tag.

US airlines cancel 1200 flights as shutdown continues

Flight cancellations and delays have continued despite the US Senate passing a bill to end the longest government shutdown.

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US Senate passes bill to end government shutdown

The US Senate has passed a bill to end the 41-day government shutdown, sending it to the House for a final vote.

Battle ahead for Labor as details on nature bill emerge

Labor insists its long-awaited environmental reforms will be passed through the Senate despite objections from both the opposition and Greens.

Incoming One Nation senator vows to end mass migration

A former labourer who was a long-term adviser to Pauline Hanson will be Australia's next senator, after being picked by One Nation to fill a vacancy.

One Nation senator resigns just weeks after election

NSW One Nation senator Warwick Stacey will no longer serve in the Senate after stepping aside for health reasons.

Freshman politicians go to first day of 'Senate school'

Newly-elected senators have been formally introduced to the upper chamber as they undergo their orientation before parliament resumes.

Deportation, travel ban and dogs in detention laws pass

Three migration bills giving the government extensive powers to deport non-citizens and bar entry to Australia for some nationalities have passed the Senate.

Early election 'stunt' to ram through housing bill

The government has failed to pass its housing legislation through the Senate a second time, giving it the first trigger to call a double dissolution election.

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