Politics

Perrottet supports probe into Lim's arrest

<p>The arrest of Sydney activist Danny Lim will be subjected to an internal review, independently overseen by the state's Law Enforcement Conduct Comm...

DV inquiry impacts Qld police recruitment

<p>The Queensland government admits reporting sexism, racism and misogyny in the police force has impacted the ongoing recruitment drive.</p>

Super fund's $240m build-to-rent pledge

<p>Ahead of an investor roundtable with Treasurer Jim Chalmers, a major superannuation fund has provided funding to roll out build-to-rent housing.</p...

Telstra breached code on credit rules

<p>An investigation has revealed Telstra breached telecommunications code rules for 70 customers on financial hardship arrangements.</p>

Foreign social media meddling in spotlight

<p>A dedicated committee will be re-established to review how authoritarian nations like China, Russia and Iran are weaponising social media.</p>

Crisis response as WA nurses plan strike

<p>Western Australia's health minister has slammed the nurses' union over a planned statewide strike, saying it will disrupt critical healthcare servi...

Rebel MP's emotional integrity journey

<p>Liberal MP Bridget Archer last year crossed the floor to bring on debate about an integrity commission and has shared the emotional journey to esta...

Doctor groups slam prescription changes

<p>Doctors have hit out at Victorian Labor's plan if re-elected to allow pharmacists to hand out antibiotics and issue scripts for the contraceptive p...

Crossbench warning on corruption watchdog

<p>The federal government is being urged by the crossbench to ensure its anti-corruption watchdog is as strong as it can be, with a push for public he...

Low job switching holding back wage growth

<p>Despite talk of the 'great resignation', Australians tend to stay in the same job for a long time and this is hurting productivity and wage growth....

Business output shrinks for second month

<p>Demand for services has cooled but manufacturing conditions remain fairly robust, a new survey shows.</p>

Public servants stay quiet on bullying

<p>Reports of harassment and bullying across Australia's public service have risen with many workers admitting they had opted not to speak up.</p>

NSW Shooters party leader told to resign

<p>Members of the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers party have told their leader to resign after he made "violent" comments about independent MP Helen Dal...

Indigenous kids in care at 'alarming' rate

<p>A new report has found First Nations kids are 10 times more likely to be in state care, despite making up only five per cent of the country's child...

Cut food waste to fight climate change

<p>Buying the right amount of food and meal prepping is crucial if Australians want to reduce carbon emissions and meet the goal of halving food waste...

MP's emotional speech on domestic violence

<p>Ahead of the international day to eliminate violence against women, a Liberal MP has delivered a powerful speech about her experience supporting a...

Vic leaders square off in election debate

<p>Victoria's major party leaders have sparred over energy, integrity and health in the first and only debate between the pair ahead of the November 2...

Labor rams through bills before Christmas

<p>The Senate will sit for two extra days and for longer to pass all the government's legislation before parliament rises for the final time this year...

Spending spree drives rise in confidence

<p>Black Friday sales may be feeding into slightly elevated consumer confidence scores as savvy spenders pounce on discounted items.</p>

Peters rules out NZ Labour, lashes Ardern

<p>The path to a third term for Jacinda Ardern's government has been made a little shakier after her former deputy Winston Peters ruled out working wi...