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 Pauline Hanson sued by senator over 'hateful' tweet

Pauline Hanson sued by senator over 'hateful' tweet

May 03, 2023 04:56 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is being sued by Greens deputy leader Mehreen Faruqi over allegations a "hateful" tweet breached racial discrimination laws.

 RAAF rescues Australians and others from Sudan conflict

RAAF rescues Australians and others from Sudan conflict

May 03, 2023 03:25 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The RAAF has flown dozens of Australians out of strife-torn Sudan along with citizens from six other nations to safety in Cyprus.

 Budget funds to meet record aged care wage rise ruling

Budget funds to meet record aged care wage rise ruling

May 03, 2023 02:12 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Australia's aged care workers will pocket a record 15 per cent pay rise, as the Albanese government commits $11.3 billion to meet a Fair Work Commission ruling.

 NSW premier backs National MP for upper house president

NSW premier backs National MP for upper house president

May 03, 2023 11:51 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Nationals MP Ben Franklin is reportedly considering the prestigious role of president of NSW parliament's upper house, despite resistance from his party.

 Palaszczuk defends Queensland's youth crime laws

Palaszczuk defends Queensland's youth crime laws

May 03, 2023 11:41 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has defended the state's response to youth crime, insisting Queensland has introduced "the toughest laws in Australia".

 Former Liberal president Tony Staley dies aged 83

Former Liberal president Tony Staley dies aged 83

May 03, 2023 10:26 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Tony Staley was a Liberal Party intellectual who found inspiration for political assassination in the poems of James McCauley.

 Snowy Hydro finish date blows out with setbacks

Snowy Hydro finish date blows out with setbacks

May 03, 2023 10:08 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

It could take until nearly the end of the decade for work on Snowy Hydro 2.0 to be completed due to equipment delays and soaring costs.

 Affordable housing in spotlight ahead of budget

Affordable housing in spotlight ahead of budget

May 03, 2023 09:55 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A proposed $10 billion housing future fund has the support of state, territory, and federal housing ministers but the Greens want a more ambitious plan.

 Tech breakthroughs and jobs pledged in quantum strategy

Tech breakthroughs and jobs pledged in quantum strategy

May 03, 2023 09:30 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The government is allocating $1 billion toward developing quantum computing to put Australia at the forefront of the emerging technology.

 Delays add up to two years on Snowy Hydro 2.0 build

Delays add up to two years on Snowy Hydro 2.0 build

May 03, 2023 08:27 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

It could take until the end of the decade for work on Snowy Hydro 2.0 to be completed, due to equipment delays and soaring costs.

 NZ minister Whaitiri quits Labour for Maori Party

NZ minister Whaitiri quits Labour for Maori Party

May 03, 2023 08:09 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Customs Minister Meka Whaitiri has dropped a major bombshell, leaving the New Zealand Labour party for the opposition Maori Party.

 Budget boost to deliver cheaper childcare for families

Budget boost to deliver cheaper childcare for families

May 03, 2023 07:25 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

More than a million Australian families will soon get cheaper childcare, with the federal government to provide a $55.31 billion boost in the budget.

 NZ minister Whaitiri set to quit Labour

NZ minister Whaitiri set to quit Labour

May 03, 2023 05:26 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Te Ao Maori News has reported Customs Minister Meka Whaitiri is set to leave the New Zealand Labour party.

 Greens call for rent freeze as housing ministers gather

Greens call for rent freeze as housing ministers gather

May 02, 2023 05:01 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A rent freeze and an end to no-grounds eviction are being proposed by the Greens as the nation's housing ministers meet in Canberra.

 'Disgracefully underprepared': New data breach watchdog

'Disgracefully underprepared': New data breach watchdog

May 02, 2023 02:49 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A standalone privacy commissioner will be appointed for the first time in almost a decade as threats to data security continue to grow.

 Ex-leader Matthew Guy blasts Liberal 'faceless leakers'

Ex-leader Matthew Guy blasts Liberal 'faceless leakers'

May 02, 2023 02:46 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Former Victorian Liberal leader Matthew Guy has hit out at "faceless leakers" in the party and the media in his first interview since losing the 2022 election.

 Nazi symbol sparks fears of physical danger for groups

Nazi symbol sparks fears of physical danger for groups

May 02, 2023 01:32 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Advocates for religious and vulnerable groups have expressed support for banning the Nazi symbol, as MPs mull over new laws carrying fines and jail time.

 Payment change set to boost superannuation by thousands

Payment change set to boost superannuation by thousands

May 02, 2023 01:29 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Young workers are set to receive about $6000 extra in their superannuation balance on retirement thanks to tweaks in how payments are made.

 RAAF conducts Sudan evacuation for dozens of Aussies

RAAF conducts Sudan evacuation for dozens of Aussies

May 02, 2023 01:21 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

An RAAF plane has evacuated dozens of Australian citizens and their families caught in the crossfire of a bloody conflict in Sudan.

 Premier accuses Latham of 'coarsening' political debate

Premier accuses Latham of 'coarsening' political debate

May 02, 2023 11:36 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The premier says homophobic comments by Mark Latham have lowered the tone of politics in NSW, as pressure grows on the state's One Nation leader to apologise.

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