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Inquiry backs unamended laws on Indigenous voice

May 12, 2023 02:43 PM AEST | By AAPNEWS

A parliamentary committee has recommended laws to set up a referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice in the constitution be passed without amendment.

Nats accuse Labor of choosing foreigners over farmers

May 12, 2023 02:14 PM AEST | By AAPNEWS

David Littleproud says the government does not understand regional Australia as he calls for a levy on importers to pay for biosecurity measures.

Liberal leader lawyers up for court stoush with Deeming

May 12, 2023 01:26 PM AEST | By AAPNEWS

The leader of the Victorian Liberals has hired lawyers as he prepares for a legal fight with expelled upper house MP Moira Deeming.

Country set to 'change course': minister spruiks budget

May 12, 2023 12:32 PM AEST | By AAPNEWS

Energy Minister Chris Bowen says the country is set for a "change of course" as he defends the Albanese government's cost of living package.

Labor appoints more worker reps to industrial umpire

May 12, 2023 12:27 PM AEST | By AAPNEWS

The Albanese government has announced a raft of new appointments to the Fair Work Commission who come with worker advocacy backgrounds.

'You cannot sue your boss': Liberals expel Deeming

May 12, 2023 11:48 AM AEST | By AAPNEWS

Victorian Liberal MPs have expelled suspended MP Moira Deeming after she threatened to take state party leader John Pesutto to court for defamation.

Leading bank says budget won't add to inflation

May 12, 2023 10:26 AM AEST | By AAPNEWS

The federal government's latest budget is not expected to drive up inflation with the biggest bank saying the direction for rates is likely to be down...

Victorian Liberals expel suspended MP Moira Deeming

May 12, 2023 10:02 AM AEST | By AAPNEWS

Victorian Liberal MPs have expelled suspended MP Moira Deeming after she threatened to take state party leader John Pesutto to court for defamation.

Coalition psychology session pledge 'lazy': Butler

May 12, 2023 10:02 AM AEST | By AAPNEWS

Health Minister Mark Butler has described a coalition call for extra subsidised psychology sessions as lazy policy which ignored a review of the servi...

Government chose foreigners over farmers: Nationals

May 12, 2023 09:58 AM AEST | By AAPNEWS

David Littleproud has accused the government of not understanding regional Australia as he calls for a levy on importers to pay for biosecurity measur...

Date locked in for NSW treasurer's first budget

May 12, 2023 09:32 AM AEST | By AAPNEWS

NSW cabinet has locked in the date Treasurer Daniel Mookhey will deliver his first budget, as he says tough decisions need to be made on programs' fut...

Victorian Liberals arrive to vote on booting exiled MP

May 12, 2023 09:21 AM AEST | By AAPNEWS

Victorian Liberal MPs have arrived to vote on whether to expel Moira Deeming after she threatened state party leader John Pesutto with legal action.

Subsidised psychology sessions 'lazy' policy: Butler

May 12, 2023 08:15 AM AEST | By AAPNEWS

Health Minister Mark Butler has described extra subsidised psychology sessions as "lazy" policy, while admitting there is more need for mental health...

Dutton vows to tackle cost of living pressures

May 11, 2023 07:02 PM AEST | By AAPNEWS

Peter Dutton has used his budget reply speech to support families while attacking the government for fuelling high inflation.

Scrutiny follows shocking NSW rural health revelations

May 11, 2023 06:28 PM AEST | By AAPNEWS

A committee of NSW parliamentarians will scrutinise how changes to rural and regional health care are being implemented after an inquiry's shocking re...

D-Day arrives for Victorian Liberals over banished MP

May 11, 2023 01:32 PM AEST | By AAPNEWS

The future of exiled Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming will be voted on after she threatened state party leader John Pesutto with legal action.

'Enormous appetite' for business energy efficiency

May 11, 2023 01:12 PM AEST | By AAPNEWS

Assistant Energy Minister Jenny McAllister says incentives for businesses to become more energy efficient will help them overcome higher power bills.

Timeline set for South Australian voice elections

May 11, 2023 12:57 PM AEST | By AAPNEWS

The South Australian government has set the timeline for elections for the state's historic Indigenous voice to parliament.

Chalmers defends billions in NDIS budget savings

May 11, 2023 12:44 PM AEST | By AAPNEWS

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says eligibility for the NDIS won't be tightened following billions of savings outlined in the budget for the service.

We'll make Labor take housing crisis seriously: Greens

May 11, 2023 07:34 AM AEST | By AAPNEWS

Key amendments have been put forward to help resolve a deadlock over Labor's $10 billion federal housing fund legislation, which is being blocked by t...

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