Politics

Uluru words likened to Lincoln address
November 30, 2022 12:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Uluru Statement from the Heart has been described as the Australian equivalent to the inspiring address delivered by revered US president Abraham Lincoln.

Marin, Ardern talk democracy, trade in NZ
November 30, 2022 12:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVisiting Finland PM Sanna Marin and Jacinda Ardern have met in Auckland, pledging to grow relations and improve the human rights of young women.

National Situation Room has been beefed up
November 30, 2022 06:44 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia's national all-hazards headquarters has been upgraded by the government to ensure it can react swiftly to emergencies, including fires and floods.

Morrison to face rare parliamentary action
November 29, 2022 04:47 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFederal parliament is set to invoke a rare censure motion against former PM Scott Morrison over the way he secretly appointed himself to ministerial portfolios.

Liberal chief quits after state poll loss
November 29, 2022 04:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe director of the Victorian Liberals has stepped down after the party's election defeat, as the contenders to replace leader Matthew Guy canvass support.

SA govt set to pass defibrillator laws
November 29, 2022 03:35 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe South Australian parliament is expected to pass laws to make defibrillators mandatory in all public buildings and many private properties.

Woman minister's bid for safe seat fails
November 29, 2022 03:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNSW Dominic Perrottet has rallied around a female colleague and "future leader" who failed to convince Liberal Party faithful to install her in a safe seat.

Key Vic MP less than '50-50' to keep seat
November 29, 2022 03:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFull results from the Victorian election are still days away but Reason Party MP Fiona Patten concedes she could lose her upper house seat.

Voters frustrated in blue-ribbon Vaucluse
November 29, 2022 03:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn independent challenger for the upcoming NSW election says voters feel taken for granted and "frustrated" in a traditionally blue-ribbon Sydney seat.

PM backs NBL's Indigenous player rule
November 29, 2022 02:25 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe NBL's Indigenous player rule has drawn praise from the prime minister, who says they're leading the way in promoting First Nations within their sport.

Ex-MP Maguire charged over visa scheme
November 29, 2022 01:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSGladys Berejiklian's former boyfriend Daryl Maguire has been charged with criminal conspiracy over an alleged visa fraud committed while he was an MP.

Help NSW DV perpetrators to change: report
November 29, 2022 01:35 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe system in NSW should find ways to motivate domestic violence perpetrators to seek help, such as a desire to be a better parent, a report has found.

Defence program 'partly effective'
November 29, 2022 01:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Defence Department's management of a program approving projects worth billions of dollars is "partly effective" with greater transparency being urged.

WA Nationals support Indigenous voice
November 29, 2022 01:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWestern Australia's state parliamentary Nationals have split from their federal counterparts by expressing support for an Indigenous voice to parliament.

More than 400 homes in SA flood path
November 29, 2022 12:52 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHundreds of homes are among 4000 South Australian properties set to be flooded along the Murray with authorities to contact residents about emergency plans.

Corruption watchdog passes major hurdle
November 29, 2022 12:02 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe government's anti-corruption commission has passed the Senate despite crossbench calls for more transparency.

Consumer sentiment lifts for third week
November 29, 2022 11:59 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSConsumers are heading into the festive season a little more confident, but almost a quarter of families will be going into debt to fund festivities.

Inquiry to probe Bankstown Council
November 29, 2022 11:53 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn inquiry will look into integrity issues at Canterbury-Bankstown Council after ex-Labor frontbencher Tania Mihailuk aired concerns about its mayor.

Push to boost Australian manufacturing
November 29, 2022 11:37 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSIndustry and Science Minister Ed Husic will begin the push to create a $15 billion fund to bring manufacturing jobs back onshore.

Life monitoring for some Qld sex offenders
November 29, 2022 10:57 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSRecidivist child sex offenders will be subject to monitoring and reporting for the rest of their lives under new laws in Queensland.
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