Politics

Proposed Hobart stadium couldn't host Test, ODI cricket
March 31, 2023 09:28 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe fixed roof on a planned $715 million stadium in Hobart means it won't be able to host major cricket fixtures.

Liberals will 'get there' in Aston by-election: Dutton
March 31, 2023 07:40 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSOpposition leader Peter Dutton is trying to use cost of living concerns and roads funding to encourage voters in the federal seat of Aston to vote Liberal.

Pauline Hanson slams Mark Latham for homophobic tweet
March 30, 2023 05:25 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPauline Hanson has rebuked NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham after a homophobic tweet directed at fellow MP Alex Greenwich.

Government appoints union figures to industrial umpire
March 30, 2023 03:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSUnion-linked appointments have been made to the Fair Work Commission in a bid to restore balance, the Albanese government says.

Clive Palmer eyes $300b damages claim over mine project
March 30, 2023 03:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBillionaire Clive Palmer says any "future windfall" from a $300 billion claim against the federal government would help fund new hospitals in Western Australia.

Senators told not to call each other racist
March 30, 2023 03:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSenate President Sue Lines has issued a directive that calling other senators racist in the upper house is not allowed under the chamber's rules.

PM, governor-general to attend crowning of King Charles
March 30, 2023 03:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced he and Governor-General David Hurley will attend King Charles III's coronation.

Indigenous children in focus ahead of voice vote
March 30, 2023 02:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSIndigenous senator Jana Stewart is hopeful a successful referendum and voice to parliament will give her son better opportunities than she was afforded.

Fresh waves of COVID on the way, top doctor warns
March 30, 2023 01:03 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAs the government ramps up booster rate efforts, the chief medical officer has warned new COVID waves are coming ahead of winter.

Function, not money, main issue for NDIS: Shorten
March 30, 2023 11:49 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSEnsuring the National Disability Insurance Scheme is working as it was intended is the key issue, rather than cost, the minister in charge says.

Uluru co-chairs plead with voters to understand voice
March 30, 2023 11:07 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCo-chairs of the Uluru dialogue Pat Anderson and Professor Megan Davis are pleading with voters to walk alongside them and vote 'yes' to a First Nations voice.

Possums used as live bait, Tasmania's parliament told
March 30, 2023 10:39 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn independent Tasmanian politician has told state parliament that possums and other animals are being used as live bait in the greyhound racing industry.

Legislative changes could be coming to RBA: Treasurer
March 30, 2023 07:51 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Reserve Bank could be facing legislative changes under a review, due to be handed to Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Friday.

Extra support for former cashless welfare communities
March 29, 2023 04:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn extra $25 million in federal funding will be provided for support services in remote communities after the controversial cashless debit card was dumped.

War crimes investigator to head new integrity body
March 29, 2023 03:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNSW judge Paul Brereton will be the inaugural head of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, which is expected to start its work this year.

Outgoing electoral chief says democracy 'in safe hands'
March 29, 2023 02:49 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictoria's deputy electoral commissioner Dana Fleming will step up as acting commissioner as Warwick Gately ends 10 years running the state's elections.

Greens demands on $10b housing fund 'absurd': PM
March 29, 2023 02:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe government's housing fund scheme is looking likely to be defeated, with the Greens holding firm against the proposal.

New Zealand education minister injured by press gallery
March 29, 2023 01:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew Zealand's education minister has been struck in the head by a press gallery camera operator, forcing her to rest and take leave.

Greens double down on blocking housing fund deal
March 29, 2023 01:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe government's housing fund scheme is looking likely to be defeated, with the Greens holding firm against the proposal.

NT bail reform for violent offenders worries Arnhem MP
March 29, 2023 12:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn independent MP from Arnhem Land has criticised proposed NT bail reforms as entrenching systemic racism and defeating the purpose of a 2021 justice agreement.

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