Politics

Energy savers centre stage in Chalmers budget roadshow
May 15, 2023 02:41 PM AEST | By AAPNEWSTreasurer Jim Chalmers says low-cost loans for clean energy upgrades are at the heart of his government's cost of living support for middle Australia....

Community views vital in planning power grid: Bowen
May 15, 2023 01:12 PM AEST | By AAPNEWSReforms to planning approvals for electricity transmission projects will seek greater consultation amid a near-total redevelopment of the nation's gri...

Greens 'failing the public' on housing fund: Albanese
May 15, 2023 11:30 AM AEST | By AAPNEWSThe prime minister has accused the Greens of hypocrisy as negotiations continue on the $10 billion housing future fund.

Treasurer begins cross-country budget sales pitch
May 15, 2023 10:39 AM AEST | By AAPNEWSTreasurer Jim Chalmers has embarked on a five-city sales pitch for his budget, as a Newspoll finds 33 per cent of voters think it will be good for the...

New national centre to crack down on scammers
May 15, 2023 10:34 AM AEST | By AAPNEWSA new $86 million National Anti-Scams Centre will be set up as part of a crackdown on fraud, but consumer groups say more is needed to recoup lost mon...

New multi-million centre to crack down on scammers
May 15, 2023 08:49 AM AEST | By AAPNEWSA new $86 million National Anti-Scam Centre will be set up as part of a crackdown on fraud.

Housing opponents should 'get out of the way': minister
May 15, 2023 08:06 AM AEST | By AAPNEWSMinister Julie Collins has urged the Senate's detractors of the government's $10 billion housing fund to get out of the way, amid a crisis in the sect...

Kiwis unsure on Luxon five months out from NZ election
May 15, 2023 07:36 AM AEST | By AAPNEWSThe New Zealand election on October 14 is going to be a tight contest, with the latest opinion poll showing Labour marginally in front of the oppositi...

Report urges penalties for not meeting housing targets
May 14, 2023 03:27 PM AEST | By AAPNEWSA new Business Council report has called for new housing targets to be tied to population, with penalties for states that fail to meet it.

Chalmers begins cross-country budget sales pitch
May 14, 2023 02:27 PM AEST | By AAPNEWSTreasurer Jim Chalmers will do a five-city sales pitch blitz on the budget, as debate continues on the best approach to support those on welfare.

Dutton 'scratching around' for ideas with welfare plan
May 14, 2023 12:36 PM AEST | By AAPNEWSTreasurer Jim Chalmers says Labor is already looking at ways to get people into jobs as the opposition calls for people on welfare to be able to do mo...

Chalmers willing for talks with states on housing fund
May 14, 2023 12:05 PM AEST | By AAPNEWSTreasurer Jim Chalmers says he is open to negotiating with state and territory government on possible extensions of funding for housing.

NDIS growth cap not a wind back on spending: Chalmers
May 14, 2023 10:02 AM AEST | By AAPNEWSTreasurer Jim Chalmers has defended more than $70 billion in savings for the NDIS over the next decade, arguing the scheme's growth needed to be moder...

Dutton 'scratching around' for budget ideas: Chalmers
May 14, 2023 09:38 AM AEST | By AAPNEWSTreasurer Jim Chalmers has come out against an opposition plan to let those on welfare be able to work more hours before payment is stopped.

Expelled Victorian MP vows to stay in the Liberal Party
May 14, 2023 09:24 AM AEST | By AAPNEWSControversial Victorian MP Moira Deeming says she won't resign her Liberal Party membership after being expelled from the parliamentary party.

Welfare payment threshold boost just a 'thought bubble'
May 14, 2023 08:37 AM AEST | By AAPNEWSSocial Services Minister Amanda Rishworth says an opposition plan to let those on welfare be able to work more hours would not get people off the paym...

Exiled Victorian MP vows to stay in the Liberal Party
May 14, 2023 07:41 AM AEST | By AAPNEWSMoira Deeming has been expelled from the Victorian Liberal parliamentary party after she was first suspended for nine months.

Liberal leader lawyers up for stoush with expelled MP
May 12, 2023 03:37 PM AEST | By AAPNEWSThe leader of the Victorian Liberals John Pesutto is preparing for a legal fight with Moira Deeming after the party room voted to expel the controvers...

Inquiry backs unamended laws on Indigenous voice
May 12, 2023 02:43 PM AEST | By AAPNEWSA 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 AAPNEWSDavid Littleproud says the government does not understand regional Australia as he calls for a levy on importers to pay for biosecurity measures.
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