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Proposed workplace changes could be split

October 31, 2022 12:41 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Independent senator David Pocock is calling for the government to split its workplace law amendments, saying there's not enough time to consult on...

Child care money over 'cash splash' relief

October 31, 2022 11:37 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Anthony Albanese has defended his decision to not offer immediate cost of living relief in the budget, saying it would only add to rampant inflatio...

NAPLAN steady but wide gaps remain

October 31, 2022 08:47 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Two years of the coronavirus pandemic have not had the feared impact on NAPLAN results but pre-existing gaps remain.

Free job training for NSW school leavers

October 31, 2022 08:14 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

As businesses across NSW cry out for workers, school leavers are being offered free training to help them skill up for summer holiday jobs.

Shelved NSW trade boss neutral on decision

October 31, 2022 08:03 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

A NSW trade boss overlooked for a prestigious role has dismissed it as "the decisions of government", during an inquiry into overseas appointments....

New Zealand to shake up liquor laws

October 31, 2022 07:35 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

New Zealand is reviewing its alcohol laws with the aim to "tilt the balance" away from the influential booze lobby.

Resolution calls for raising criminal age

October 30, 2022 04:58 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Community leaders, judges and lawyers have called on all state and territory governments to raise the criminal age of responsibility.

Post vans to help find mobile black spots

October 30, 2022 04:00 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Australia Post vans will help to find troublesome mobile phone black spots as part of a $20 million government audit.

Code of conduct could lower gas prices

October 30, 2022 01:25 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Jim Chalmers says a mandatory code of conduct for gas retailers could help to bring down soaring power prices, but he still can't say when that mig...

Search begins for first NACC commissioner

October 30, 2022 12:52 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

The government will start the hiring process for the first national anti-corruption commissioner, ahead of the body's launch next year.

Changes to workplace laws on the cards

October 30, 2022 11:34 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Employment Minister Tony Burke says new IR laws will better protect feminised industries, but the opposition has accused the government of rushing...

IS family repatriation 'not taken lightly'

October 30, 2022 11:09 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

The government has defended its decision to repatriate Australian women and children from Syria with links to Islamic State.

Chalmers vows to make budget sustainable

October 30, 2022 10:25 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

After handing down his first budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says structural issues will still need to be addressed during the parliamentary term.</...

'Emotional' homecoming for IS families

October 29, 2022 06:01 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Four Australian women and 13 children who have been in the al-Roj camp in Syria since the fall of the terrorist group Islamic State have now arrive...

Major parties big infrastructure promises

October 29, 2022 11:31 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Labor and the coalition are sticking to their Victorian election themes of health and infrastructure spending as they try to curry favour with vote...

Australia drops nuclear weapon opposition

October 29, 2022 10:29 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Australia is now on the fence for a proposed nuclear weapons ban after years of siding with the US at the United Nations by opposing a prohibition...

RBA to pull trigger on seventh rate hike

October 27, 2022 04:26 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

The central bank is set to capture the headlines this week, with most experts predicting it will tighten monetary policy by another 25 basis points...

Chook farmer John Kerin remembered for farm policy

August 17, 2016 02:28 PM AEST | By AAPNEWS

Former chicken farmer John Kerin was one of Australia's best primary industries ministers, but a stumbling and unhappy treasurer.

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