Politics

Proposal to keep NSW rideshare tax to 2030

<p>A $1 levy on every taxi and rideshare trip in NSW will be increased to $1.20 and last until 2030 under a new proposal to compensate taxi plate owne...

SA Greens push to drop parly prayers

<p>The Greens will push for the South Australian parliament to drop the reading of Christian prayers at the start of each sitting day.</p>

Fair Work Commission president resigns

<p>Justice Iain Ross has resigned after more than a decade as president of the Fair Work Commission.</p>

Petrol prices soar on back of weak dollar

<p class="">Motorists are getting hit hard at the pump since the return of the full fuel excise tax, with some cities still yet to reach the peak of t...

Sex harassment bill passes lower house

<p>Anthony Albanese says stopping sexual harassment in the workplace is an issue for the whole country to deal with, as laws pass the lower house.</p>

Six independent MPs built $10m war chest

<p>The Australian Electoral Commission has revealed six winning teal independents raised a combined total of more than $10 million.</p>

Morrison chastised for security info leaks

<p>Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has warned former prime minister Scott Morrison to stop leaking sensitive national security information.</p>

SA govt to help with fire cladding work

<p>The South Australian government will help the owners of private buildings with dangerous cladding by providing loans to fund remedial work.</p>

Australia will bid to host UN climate meet

<p>Energy Minister Chris Bowen has confirmed Australia will bid to host a United Nations climate change conference in 2026.</p>

Independent inquiry into Medicare fraud

<p>Health Minister Mark Butler has launched an independent inquiry into fraud, inappropriate billing and over-servicing within the Medicare system.</p...

Umpire delivers 15pct aged care wage rise

<p>Aged care workers have been awarded an interim 15 per cent pay rise by the Fair Work Commission, but unions say it is only the first step.</p>

Ship with COVID passengers to dock in Tas

<p>At least 2000 passengers will arrive in Tasmania on the Coral Princess following a COVID-19 outbreak aboard the cruise ship.</p>

Government eyes energy crisis quick fixes

<p>Albanese government ministers will discuss possible regulatory interventions to ease energy prices in a cabinet meeting next week. </p>

PM promises action on power price relief

<p>The prime minister is promising to take action against energy companies that don't pass on massive profits to Australian households in the form of...

Australia focuses on Solomons relationship

<p>The Australian government will focus on building a strong relationship with the Solomon Islands, rather than being distracted by China's interactio...

Bumpy start to Victorian election campaign

<p>It's been far from smooth sailing for Victoria's major political parties during the initial stages of the state election campaign.</p>

Don't gag debate on workplace laws: Libs

<p>The Albanese government should allow lengthy debate on its new workplace laws, which it wants to pass by Christmas, the opposition says.</p>

Cheaper medicine for thousands of seniors

<p>The income test for senior health concession cards has been bumped up to allow thousands more seniors to access cheaper healthcare.</p>

Gas takes top bill in politics of power

<p>As power and gas bills rise, so does the pressure on federal and state politicians to take action to solve the energy and climate crisis.</p>

Budget pressures piling up: Treasury boss

<p>The federal budget faces many challenges - such as climate change - that need to be handled skilfully or risk degrading quality of life, the Treasu...