Scrutiny follows shocking NSW rural health revelations

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Farmers warn budget will not curb rising food prices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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