Politics

Mobile black spot funding round announced

<p>The federal government has opened consultation on guidelines to deliver on its $40 million election promise to address mobile phone black spots.</p...

Vic Libs launch campaign in Labor seat

<p>A fired-up Matthew Guy has launched the Victorian Liberals' election campaign, vowing to "turbocharge" gas production, cut household bills and rein...

McKenzie has 'no regret' over sports rorts

<p>Following the release of the full Gaetjens report, former Nationals minister Bridget McKenzie says she has no regrets over the 'sports rorts' saga....

O'Neil commits to scrapping of visa class

<p>Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil says temporary protection visas will be scrapped, but has not indicated when the visa class will end.</p>

'In our interests' for China climate help

<p>Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says its of everybody's interest for co-operation from China on climate change.</p>

PM focuses on Southeast Asia friendship

<p>The prime minister says trust and communication is the key to build relationships with other nations and address global challenges.</p>

Aust to 'hack the hackers' behind Medibank

<p>Australia has sent a pointed message to Russian cyber criminals believed to be behind the Medibank data theft saying it will "hack the hackers".</p...

PM will push China on $20bn sanctions

<p>Chinese restrictions on Australian trade will be a key issue for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as he heads to the East Asia, ASEAN, G20 and APEC...

ACCC wants tougher online scam safeguards

<p>The ACCC has recommended new laws to make it tougher for online scams to be carried out on digital platforms.</p>

All eyes on wages and employment data

<p>Wages and employment figures will hog the limelight this week and inform the central bank's interest rate hiking trajectory. </p>

Labor workplace changes pass lower house

<p>Industrial relations changes that will allow multi-employer bargaining have passed the lower house, but Senate hurdles remain for the workplace ref...

Corruption watchdog gets broad backing

<p>A parliamentary committee has given unanimous support for laws to set up a National Anti-Corruption Commission, but made six proposed changes.</p>

Handouts would have fuelled inflation: RBA

<p>A Reserve Bank senior official has fielded questions about Labor's budget, its undershot inflation forecasts and its 2024 forecast for interest rat...

Sydney light rail delays 'unacceptable'

<p>Locals say it's unacceptable a western Sydney light rail line, first announced in 2017, is now not estimated to be taking passengers until 2031.<br...

NSW's first Greens lower house MP bows out

<p>After "squeaking over the line", retiring Greens MP Jamie Parker leaves a NSW parliament less dominated by major parties.</p>

Vic Greens to direct preferences to Labor

<p>Victorian Greens Leader Samantha Ratnam has confirmed her party will direct preferences to Labor candidates over Liberals this state election.</p>

Watchdog takes on building sector scrutiny

<p>The Fair Work Ombudsman has begun a new role of examining underpayment of wages in the commercial building and construction sector.</p>

Record threats against MPs during election

<p>A dedicated federal police taskforce set up to protect candidates during the federal election assessed a record number of threats. </p>

Second, third jobs become the new normal

<p>Workers have been taking on side hustles in record numbers as the cost of living crisis continues to bite and demand for skills remains fierce. </p...

Charities to receive more emergency relief

<p>The government has granted charities two extra years of emergency funding after floods and the cost-of-living crisis put the sector under increasin...