Politics

Independent inquiry into Medicare fraud
November 05, 2022 09:02 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<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
November 04, 2022 05:52 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<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
November 04, 2022 05:41 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<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
November 04, 2022 04:33 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<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
November 04, 2022 01:39 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<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
November 04, 2022 11:08 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<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
November 04, 2022 09:58 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<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
November 03, 2022 05:05 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<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
November 03, 2022 04:51 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<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
November 03, 2022 04:45 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<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
November 03, 2022 03:11 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<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...

Turnbull backs in gas price cap calls
November 03, 2022 02:43 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has lent his support for proposals for export controls on gas, as the Labor government weighs up action.</p>

SA Murray flooding to last longer
November 03, 2022 02:17 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>The latest forecast for flows down the Murray River in South Australia suggests the high water event will last longer than first expected.</p>

Further gambling law reform still to come
November 03, 2022 02:06 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth says she will work with her state and territory counterparts to determine the next steps of gambling law...

Australians to have say on new cancer plan
November 03, 2022 10:21 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>The federal government is seeking public comment on a new cancer action plan it says will help improve cancer outcomes nationwide.</p>

Weapons, vehicles given to Solomons police
November 02, 2022 05:16 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Australia has donated more than $1 million in weapons and vehicles to Solomon Islands police, in a move criticised by the Solomon Islands oppositio...

Housing lending plummets and worse to come
November 02, 2022 02:55 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>New home lending activity is drying up as rising interest rates shrink the amount banks are willing to lend.</p>

Australia and Thailand ink strategic pact
November 02, 2022 02:44 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Australia and Thailand will cooperate on security, trade and emissions under a new strategic partnership signed by Foreign Minister Penny Wong in B...

Election stunt backfires on Victorian Libs
November 02, 2022 02:15 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p class="">Victoria's election campaign has begun in earnest with question marks over a political stunt and promises of cheaper regional train fares...

Budget policies top PM priorities over COP
November 02, 2022 12:08 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Anthony Albanese says he is prioritising passing his government's policies before Christmas instead of travelling to an international climate confe...
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