Politics

Tas Liberals state election grants probed

<p>A parliamentary inquiry will examine the Tasmanian Liberal government's process of delivering funds for commitments made at the 2021 state election...

Way clear for IR, anti-corruption showdown

<p>The government has paved the way to pass its anti-corruption commission and workplace law changes before Christmas after clearing a backlog of legi...

Labor backs critical minerals mining boom

<p>The treasurer says foreign investment and bolstering local manufacturing will be central to a refreshed critical minerals strategy.</p>

Disability services face financial woes

<p>A survey of disability providers has predicted a grim financial outlook for the coming year with many finding it difficult to offer essential servi...

Damning review of NSW biodiversity scheme

<p>Developers can effectively pay to destroy threatened species in NSW, a new review of the state's biodiversity offsets scheme has found.</p>

More workplaces move to flexible positions

<p>Most Australian employers are choosing to move to flexible working arrangements, helping drive equality for women in the workplace.</p>

Emotional senator reveals family DV trauma

<p>Northern Territory senator Nampijinpa Price has spoken of her experience with domestic violence, paying tribute to family members who died.</p>

Work law reform hinges on small business

<p>The government continues to negotiate with crossbenchers on its proposed changes to workplace laws as the spotlight turns to the size of businesses...

Juukan owners lash out at govt response

<p>The federal government has pledged to better protect Indigenous cultural heritage but the Juukan Gorge custodians say they weren't meaningfully con...

MP Robert's lobbying contract links probed

<p>Federal coalition MP Stuart Robert has been accused of secretly helping and advising a Canberra lobbying and consulting firm but denies any wrongdo...

Ex-indy MP supports fresh NSW contender

<p>The local GP who sparked a run of independent representation in the Sydney beachside electorate of Manly has thrown his support behind a new teal c...

Perrottet supports probe into Lim's arrest

<p>The arrest of Sydney activist Danny Lim will be subjected to an internal review, independently overseen by the state's Law Enforcement Conduct Comm...

DV inquiry impacts Qld police recruitment

<p>The Queensland government admits reporting sexism, racism and misogyny in the police force has impacted the ongoing recruitment drive.</p>

Super fund's $240m build-to-rent pledge

<p>Ahead of an investor roundtable with Treasurer Jim Chalmers, a major superannuation fund has provided funding to roll out build-to-rent housing.</p...

Telstra breached code on credit rules

<p>An investigation has revealed Telstra breached telecommunications code rules for 70 customers on financial hardship arrangements.</p>

Foreign social media meddling in spotlight

<p>A dedicated committee will be re-established to review how authoritarian nations like China, Russia and Iran are weaponising social media.</p>

Crisis response as WA nurses plan strike

<p>Western Australia's health minister has slammed the nurses' union over a planned statewide strike, saying it will disrupt critical healthcare servi...

Rebel MP's emotional integrity journey

<p>Liberal MP Bridget Archer last year crossed the floor to bring on debate about an integrity commission and has shared the emotional journey to esta...

Doctor groups slam prescription changes

<p>Doctors have hit out at Victorian Labor's plan if re-elected to allow pharmacists to hand out antibiotics and issue scripts for the contraceptive p...

Crossbench warning on corruption watchdog

<p>The federal government is being urged by the crossbench to ensure its anti-corruption watchdog is as strong as it can be, with a push for public he...