Politics

Farmers warn budget will not curb rising food prices

May 10, 2023 02:13 PM AEST | By AAPNEWS

The national farmers federation says the budget will do nothing to address food price inflation and falls short for farmers, but others were more posi...

U12 sport abuse to spark A-League bans in new crackdown

May 10, 2023 01:35 PM AEST | By AAPNEWS

Facial recognition could be deployed in NSW stadiums to enforce bans against violent spectators as the government explores ways to protect community r...

Rural residents feel forgotten in federal budget: Nats

May 10, 2023 12:38 PM AEST | By AAPNEWS

Nationals leader David Littleproud has hit out against the federal budget, claiming regional and rural areas have been left behind.

Money will come, Vic Premier says after Games snub

May 10, 2023 10:03 AM AEST | By AAPNEWS

The federal budget contained no money for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, but Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews insists his state will get financial help.

Environment groups blast 'timid' biodiversity funding

May 10, 2023 09:25 AM AEST | By AAPNEWS

Australia's shocking loss of nature will not be fixed under a federal budget like the one delivered on Tuesday, conservation groups say.

National rules out Maori Party in key NZ election move

May 10, 2023 08:41 AM AEST | By AAPNEWS

National party leader Chris Luxon says New Zealanders risk a "coalition of chaos" if they return Labour for a third term in office in October.

Stricter penalties for violent behaviour at sports

May 10, 2023 06:07 AM AEST | By AAPNEWS

Violent spectators at NSW sporting events could face tougher penalties as the government explores ways to protect volunteers and referees at community...

Farmers will help pay for new $1b biosecurity program

May 09, 2023 07:50 PM AEST | By AAPNEWS

Farmers, importers, travellers and taxpayers will share the cost of a new biosecurity system, under the first long-term funding model to protect the i...

MPs plead with the US to end pursuit of Julian Assange

May 09, 2023 07:14 PM AEST | By AAPNEWS

A group of parliamentarians has met US ambassador Caroline Kennedy, urging her country to stop pursuing WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange.

Australia to boost engagement with Pacific nations

May 09, 2023 05:17 PM AEST | By AAPNEWS

Australia will spend $1.9 billion over the next five years to expand relations with key Pacific allies and boost security and infrastructure in the re...

Cost-of-living package promises to benefit women most

May 09, 2023 05:09 PM AEST | By AAPNEWS

The Albanese government's second budget has been crafted with economic inclusion and support for women as a core feature.

Treasury lowers its national population forecast

May 09, 2023 04:24 PM AEST | By AAPNEWS

Australia's population is set to be lower than expected as people live longer and fertility rates decline, and migration levels stabilise.

Indigenous programs boosted in federal budget

May 09, 2023 03:26 PM AEST | By AAPNEWS

Closing the Indigenous wellbeing gap is the focus of almost $2 billion in spending outlined in the Albanese labor government's second budget.

Big bulk billing boost the centrepiece of health budget

May 09, 2023 02:54 PM AEST | By AAPNEWS

Changes to bulk billing incentives will give more than 11 million Australians access to general practitioner services with no out-of-pocket costs.

Mary Doyle 'made history' swearing oath to King Charles

May 09, 2023 02:12 PM AEST | By AAPNEWS

New Victorian MP Mary Doyle made history when she swore allegiance to King Charles in the lower house.

National newswire AAP receives $5m in federal budget

May 09, 2023 01:31 PM AEST | By AAPNEWS

Australian Associated Press will continue its vital work in contributing to a diverse media landscape after being allocated $5 million in the federal...

Budget sets up a 'defining decade' for rural Australia

May 09, 2023 01:10 PM AEST | By AAPNEWS

The Albanese government will invest in services, people, places and local economies to ensure regional Australians' voices are heard in a decade of gr...