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Politics
Childcare short thousands of workers
October 31, 2022 03:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe early childhood education sector will need to hire 16,000 new workers to meet surging demand from the Labor government's childcare subsidy package.
Western Sydney boost as NSW election nears
October 31, 2022 03:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe NSW government has announced that $5 billion from the sale of a toll motorway will fund infrastructure in the state election battleground of western Sydney.
Four-day work week back on Vic poll agenda
October 31, 2022 02:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe 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'
October 31, 2022 01:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSJim 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 owners.
Proposed workplace changes could be split
October 31, 2022 12:41 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSIndependent senator David Pocock is calling for the government to split its workplace law amendments, saying there's not enough time to consult on big changes.
Child care money over 'cash splash' relief
October 31, 2022 11:37 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAnthony Albanese has defended his decision to not offer immediate cost of living relief in the budget, saying it would only add to rampant inflation.
NAPLAN steady but wide gaps remain
October 31, 2022 08:47 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTwo years of the coronavirus pandemic have not had the feared impact on NAPLAN results but pre-existing gaps remain.
Free job training for NSW school leavers
October 31, 2022 08:14 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAs businesses across NSW cry out for workers, school leavers are being offered free training to help them skill up for summer holiday jobs.
Shelved NSW trade boss neutral on decision
October 31, 2022 08:03 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA NSW trade boss overlooked for a prestigious role has dismissed it as "the decisions of government", during an inquiry into overseas appointments.
New Zealand to shake up liquor laws
October 31, 2022 07:35 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew Zealand is reviewing its alcohol laws with the aim to "tilt the balance" away from the influential booze lobby.
Resolution calls for raising criminal age
October 30, 2022 04:58 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCommunity leaders, judges and lawyers have called on all state and territory governments to raise the criminal age of responsibility.
Post vans to help find mobile black spots
October 30, 2022 04:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia Post vans will help to find troublesome mobile phone black spots as part of a $20 million government audit.
Code of conduct could lower gas prices
October 30, 2022 01:25 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSJim Chalmers says a mandatory code of conduct for gas retailers could help to bring down soaring power prices, but he still can't say when that might happen.
Search begins for first NACC commissioner
October 30, 2022 12:52 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe government will start the hiring process for the first national anti-corruption commissioner, ahead of the body's launch next year.
Changes to workplace laws on the cards
October 30, 2022 11:34 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSEmployment Minister Tony Burke says new IR laws will better protect feminised industries, but the opposition has accused the government of rushing the bill.
IS family repatriation 'not taken lightly'
October 30, 2022 11:09 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe government has defended its decision to repatriate Australian women and children from Syria with links to Islamic State.
Chalmers vows to make budget sustainable
October 30, 2022 10:25 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAfter handing down his first budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says structural issues will still need to be addressed during the parliamentary term.
'Emotional' homecoming for IS families
October 29, 2022 06:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFour Australian women and 13 children who have been in the al-Roj camp in Syria since the fall of the terrorist group Islamic State have now arrived in Sydney.
Major parties big infrastructure promises
October 29, 2022 11:31 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSLabor and the coalition are sticking to their Victorian election themes of health and infrastructure spending as they try to curry favour with voters.
RBA to pull trigger on seventh rate hike
October 27, 2022 04:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe central bank is set to capture the headlines this week, with most experts predicting it will tighten monetary policy by another 25 basis points on Tuesday.
