Politics

Workplace laws will be 'win-win': Albanese

<p>The federal government's industrial relations laws look set to pass parliament following a deal with crossbench senator David Pocock.</p>

Vic Lib leader contenders yet to commit

<p>Victorian Liberal Leader Matthew Guy will step down after a second crushing election loss, paving the way for a clean transition once seats are fin...

PM urges Morrison apology for ministries

<p>Former prime minister Scott Morrison's decision to appoint himself to secret ministries could see him face a censure motion in parliament.</p>

Vic Labor win a 'hope over hate' triumph

<p>The Victorian Labor government has been returned with a comfortable majority, as Premier Daniel Andrews hailed the result a triumph of hope over ha...

Guy optimistic in face of Vic poll defeat

<p>Opposition Leader Matthew Guy has conceded defeat in the Victorian election, his second loss to Labor Premier Daniel Andrews.</p>

Greens make gains in inner-city Melbourne

<p>The Greens are set to win at least two more inner-city Melbourne seats in Victoria's lower house and have put up a strong fight in several others.<...

Labor wins third term in Vic election

<p>Labor will govern in Victoria for a third term, with Premier Daniel Andrews leading his party to victory at the state election. </p>

'Exhausted' WA nurses walk off the job

<p>About 3000 nurses and midwives have rallied outside parliament in Perth, ignoring a direction from the industrial umpire to call off a statewide st...

Scott Morrison defends secret ministries

<p>Scott Morrison has defended his multiple secret ministries following the release of a report on the scandal.</p>

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...