Politics

WA seeks to modernise abortion laws
November 20, 2022 04:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Western Australian government has launched a four-week public consultation period as it seeks to modernise the state's abortion laws.

Chalmers backs his budget on inflation
November 20, 2022 04:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWithout spending restraint, Treasury analysis implies Australian households would be facing a double whammy of higher repayments and higher inflation in 2023.

Medibank hackers release more data
November 20, 2022 03:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralians caught up in the Medibank hack have been dealt another blow after the Russian group behind the breach released more sensitive information overnight.

Victorian gas project under threat
November 20, 2022 02:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Victorian gas project touted as a solution to energy shortfalls in the east coast market, could have a public loan blocked, under a push by the Greens.

Plan to legislate work rights by Christmas
November 20, 2022 11:26 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew workplace laws aiming to lift wages for the nation's employees will be delivered by Christmas under the Albanese government, but time is running out.

Sanctions support over human rights abuses
November 20, 2022 09:56 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSForeign countries committing human rights abuses against their own citizens as well as Australians, would face sanctions under a push by the coalition.

Albanese returns home after summit success
November 20, 2022 08:11 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe prime minister says the shoots of global co-operation have started to appear after his nine-day diplomatic tour attending the ASEAN, G20 and APEC summits.

Youth to have a voice within federal govt
November 19, 2022 09:10 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Albanese government has set up a new committee to allow young Australians to have a say on the issues and policies that matter to them.

Australia is back at world table: Albanese
November 18, 2022 06:49 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTrade talks at the APEC summit in Thailand could be a chance for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to progress talks about China lifting sanctions on Australia.

PM joins leaders to condemn North Korea
November 18, 2022 05:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has joined colleagues from the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand to condemn a ballistic missile launch.

Reserve Bank December rate rise on course
November 18, 2022 02:23 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe central bank governor will give a major speech this week and could signal a pause in interest rate hikes is no longer on the table for this year.

Human rights groups urge action on Myanmar
November 18, 2022 01:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia is being called upon to exert more pressure on Myanmar's military dictatorship following the release of jailed economist Sean Turnell.

Mixed emotions after MH17 murder verdict
November 18, 2022 12:29 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSIt's been a bittersweet day for grieving families of the victims killed in the shooting down of MH17 after a Dutch court put the blame at Russia's feet.

Small business weighs in on workplace bill
November 18, 2022 12:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSExpanded multi-employer bargaining rights remain a key sticking point for businesses as the Labor government attempts to garner support for its workplace bill.

Menopause health hubs open in NSW
November 18, 2022 11:37 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWomen suffering severe menopause symptoms will be able to access better health services following a $40 million splash by the NSW government.

Race on to push through work laws reform
November 18, 2022 10:12 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe final sitting fortnight of federal parliament is expected to deal with a new corruption watchdog, laws to drive higher pay and free trade agreements.

Justice for family of Sydney MH17 victim
November 18, 2022 02:44 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe family of one of the 38 Australians killed on the ill-fated MH17 have welcomed a guilty verdict for three men who downed the plane eight years ago.

Labor land tax opposition elitist: Premier
November 17, 2022 06:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDominic Perrottet says the opposition is out of touch for opposing first home buyer reforms as the NSW parliament sits for the final time before the election.

Home Affairs tells asylum seekers to leave
November 17, 2022 04:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Department of Home Affairs bungle has left many asylum seekers distressed after they were told they had to leave the country.

Teals' Vic vote cards allowed to be used
November 17, 2022 04:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThree independent candidates have successfully challenged the Victorian Electorate Commission's decision to rule their how-to-vote cards as misleading.
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