Politics

Turnbull backs in gas price cap calls

<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

<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

<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

<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

<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

<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

<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

<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

<p>Anthony Albanese says he is prioritising passing his government's policies before Christmas instead of travelling to an international climate confe...

Calls for calm over US bomber postings

<p>Richard Marles has called for calm over the housing of US bombers in the Northern Territory as the defence department reviews its ability to defend...

Workplaces equipped to confront harassment

<p>A new website will help employers prevent and respond to sexual harassment within workplaces and provide guidance on their responsibilities. </p>

NSW govt, Labor pushed on pokies stance

<p>NSW parliamentary crossbench members are pushing for the introduction of cashless gaming ahead of an election that could see major parties make a d...

Workplace changes unlikely to be split off

<p>Contentious parts of the Albanese government's proposed workplace reforms are unlikely to be split off to make the laws pass parliament sooner.</p>

ABC staff mixed on Sydney west relocation

<p>The ABC wants to make relocation "as painless as possible" after revealing staff have mixed feelings on plans to move from Sydney's CBD to the city...

Childcare short thousands of workers

<p>The early childhood education sector will need to hire 16,000 new workers to meet surging demand from the Labor government's childcare subsidy pack...

Western Sydney boost as NSW election nears

<p>The NSW government has announced that $5 billion from the sale of a toll motorway will fund infrastructure in the state election battleground of we...

Four-day work week back on Vic poll agenda

<p>The Victorian Greens are pushing for a $60 million four-day working week trial for publicly-owned businesses ahead of next month's state election.<...

Treasurer taking gas price cap 'seriously'

<p>Jim Chalmers says he's taking calls to implement a cap on gas prices seriously as power costs continue to climb for households and small-business o...

Proposed workplace changes could be split

<p>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

<p>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...