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Politics
Seniors to earn more without pension cut
November 30, 2022 04:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew measures to allow older Australians to earn more before their pension gets cut will come into effect on Thursday.
Field firms for Vic leadership showdown
November 30, 2022 04:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVeteran Liberal MP Ryan Smith has withdrawn from the race to become party leader, while contender John Pesutto has reclaimed his seat to set up a showdown.
Deal to cut energy costs closer, says PM
November 30, 2022 03:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe federal government is edging nearer to a plan to ease energy costs, with the prime minister confident a deal can be struck.
Changes to paid parental leave on table
November 30, 2022 03:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe first of several changes to the paid parental leave scheme aiming to make the program fairer and more flexible have been presented to parliament.
Treasurer slams lack of women in NSW Libs
November 30, 2022 03:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNSW Treasurer Matt Kean has fired shots at his own party for sidelining women from prominent roles after Natalie Ward failed to win a preselection battle.
Greens seek new Morrison inquiry referral
November 30, 2022 03:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSGreens leader Adam Bandt says he'll seek a new referral to parliament's privileges committee relating to Scott Morrison's secret ministries.
Anti-corruption watchdog clears parliament
November 30, 2022 02:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe National Anti-Corruption Commission will start its work holding politicians and officials to account next year after new laws were passed in parliament.
Scott Morrison first ex-PM to be censured
November 30, 2022 01:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSScott Morrison has become the first former prime minister to be censured by federal parliament over his secret appointments to multiple ministerial portfolios.
Vic Nats to oppose voice if model unknown
November 30, 2022 12:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictoria's Nationals leader says the party can't support an Indigenous voice referendum without a model after his federal colleagues said they would oppose it.
Uluru words likened to Lincoln address
November 30, 2022 12:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Uluru Statement from the Heart has been described as the Australian equivalent to the inspiring address delivered by revered US president Abraham Lincoln.
Marin, Ardern talk democracy, trade in NZ
November 30, 2022 12:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVisiting Finland PM Sanna Marin and Jacinda Ardern have met in Auckland, pledging to grow relations and improve the human rights of young women.
National Situation Room has been beefed up
November 30, 2022 06:44 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia's national all-hazards headquarters has been upgraded by the government to ensure it can react swiftly to emergencies, including fires and floods.
Morrison to face rare parliamentary action
November 29, 2022 04:47 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFederal parliament is set to invoke a rare censure motion against former PM Scott Morrison over the way he secretly appointed himself to ministerial portfolios.
Liberal chief quits after state poll loss
November 29, 2022 04:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe director of the Victorian Liberals has stepped down after the party's election defeat, as the contenders to replace leader Matthew Guy canvass support.
SA govt set to pass defibrillator laws
November 29, 2022 03:35 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe South Australian parliament is expected to pass laws to make defibrillators mandatory in all public buildings and many private properties.
Woman minister's bid for safe seat fails
November 29, 2022 03:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNSW Dominic Perrottet has rallied around a female colleague and "future leader" who failed to convince Liberal Party faithful to install her in a safe seat.
Key Vic MP less than '50-50' to keep seat
November 29, 2022 03:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFull results from the Victorian election are still days away but Reason Party MP Fiona Patten concedes she could lose her upper house seat.
Voters frustrated in blue-ribbon Vaucluse
November 29, 2022 03:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn independent challenger for the upcoming NSW election says voters feel taken for granted and "frustrated" in a traditionally blue-ribbon Sydney seat.
PM backs NBL's Indigenous player rule
November 29, 2022 02:25 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe NBL's Indigenous player rule has drawn praise from the prime minister, who says they're leading the way in promoting First Nations within their sport.
Ex-MP Maguire charged over visa scheme
November 29, 2022 01:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSGladys Berejiklian's former boyfriend Daryl Maguire has been charged with criminal conspiracy over an alleged visa fraud committed while he was an MP.
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