Politics
Documents show other Lehrmann allegations
December 02, 2022 07:01 AM SAST | By AAPNEWS<p>Other women reported sexual assault and harassment allegations against a man accused of raping Brittany Higgins in 2019, court documents show.</p>
Work starts on federal corruption watchdog
December 02, 2022 06:50 AM SAST | By AAPNEWS<p>With the passing of laws to set up the National Anti-Corruption Commission, work has begun to get it operating by mid-2023.</p>
Vic Labor unveils post-election cabinet
December 02, 2022 04:27 AM SAST | By AAPNEWS<p>A Victorian Labor government minister has been dumped from cabinet after seven MPs shifted their factional allegiance following Saturday's election...
Push for national reforms in rape cases
December 02, 2022 03:16 AM SAST | By AAPNEWS<p>Prosecutors have dropped the case against Brittany Higgins' accused rapist due to the impacts on her mental health and advocates say urgent reforms...
Boost for young children with a disability
December 02, 2022 01:51 AM SAST | By AAPNEWS<p>Young children with a newly-diagnosed disability or emerging developmental concerns can access projects backed by $13.8 million in federal governme...
Consumers now safer from dodgy lenders
December 02, 2022 01:12 AM SAST | By AAPNEWS<p>A crackdown on rogue lenders will protect vulnerable consumers struggling to make ends meet, advocates say.</p>
Feds call for unity to lower energy prices
December 01, 2022 11:52 PM SAST | By AAPNEWS<p>Federal ministers have urged the states and territories to put their differences aside and do their bit to lower energy prices.</p>
Vic Liberal leadership contest down to two
December 01, 2022 08:43 AM SAST | By AAPNEWS<p>Incoming Hawthorn MP John Pesutto and opposition frontbencher Brad Battin will face off for the Liberal leadership after the only other nominee wit...
Don't bank on rates present for Christmas
December 01, 2022 08:22 AM SAST | By AAPNEWS<p>Mortgage holders are likely to get slugged with at least one more interest rate rise, with the central bank about to make its final cash rate call...
Workplace law changes all but locked in
December 01, 2022 07:39 AM SAST | By AAPNEWS<p>The raging debate over industrial relations changes is coming to a head after the controversial changes passed the Senate.</p>
Ex-minister accused of intimidating staff
December 01, 2022 07:29 AM SAST | By AAPNEWS<p>An under-pressure former federal cabinet minister has been accused in parliament of inappropriately seeking to pressure public servants.</p>
Wong in NZ talks on climate, security
December 01, 2022 07:25 AM SAST | By AAPNEWS<p>Foreign Minister Penny Wong and her New Zealand counterpart Nanaia Mahuta will meet in Canberra for talks on regional security and Pacific climate...
Two-way Lib leader contest as nominee out
December 01, 2022 02:49 AM SAST | By AAPNEWS<p>Incoming Hawthorn MP John Pesutto and opposition police spokesman Brad Battin will face off for the Liberal leadership after the only other nominee...
NSW pushing federal ALP for coal price cap
December 01, 2022 12:59 AM SAST | By AAPNEWS<p>NSW Treasurer Matt Kean is calling on federal Labor to cap coal prices, saying the nation is running out of time to act if it wants to keep power c...
Doctors express fears for Indigenous kids
December 01, 2022 12:54 AM SAST | By AAPNEWS<p>Indigenous children are increasingly dying by suicide or ending up behind bars, as part of a growing trend worrying Australian doctors.</p>
Albanese marks year of Australian heroism
December 01, 2022 12:21 AM SAST | By AAPNEWS<p>The prime minister and opposition leader have paid tribute to all who helped during the multiple, devastating floods in communities across Australi...
Medibank hackers declare 'case closed'
November 30, 2022 10:57 PM SAST | By AAPNEWS<p>The Medibank hackers have declared "case closed" after claiming to have dumped a final tranche of stolen customer data on the dark web overnight. <...
NSW Labor's plan for social services
November 30, 2022 10:22 PM SAST | By AAPNEWS<p>A NSW Labor government would introduce minimum five-year funding arrangements for community service providers that employ essential frontline worke...
Dust settles on workplace laws fight
November 30, 2022 08:22 AM SAST | By AAPNEWS<p>The raging debate over industrial relations changes is coming to a head with the government securing the numbers to pass its legislation.</p>
Pesutto to announce Vic Lib leadership bid
November 30, 2022 08:10 AM SAST | By AAPNEWS<p>Hawthorn MP John Pesutto will officially join fellow Liberal contenders Richard Riordan and Brad Battin in their bids for the party's leadership af...
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