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 Turnbull backs in gas price cap calls

Turnbull backs in gas price cap calls

November 03, 2022 02:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has lent his support for proposals for export controls on gas, as the Labor government weighs up action.

 SA Murray flooding to last longer

SA Murray flooding to last longer

November 03, 2022 02:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The latest forecast for flows down the Murray River in South Australia suggests the high water event will last longer than first expected.

 Further gambling law reform still to come

Further gambling law reform still to come

November 03, 2022 02:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth says she will work with her state and territory counterparts to determine the next steps of gambling law reform.

 Australians to have say on new cancer plan

Australians to have say on new cancer plan

November 03, 2022 10:21 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The federal government is seeking public comment on a new cancer action plan it says will help improve cancer outcomes nationwide.

 Weapons, vehicles given to Solomons police

Weapons, vehicles given to Solomons police

November 02, 2022 05:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australia has donated more than $1 million in weapons and vehicles to Solomon Islands police, in a move criticised by the Solomon Islands opposition.

 Housing lending plummets and worse to come

Housing lending plummets and worse to come

November 02, 2022 02:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

New home lending activity is drying up as rising interest rates shrink the amount banks are willing to lend.

 Australia and Thailand ink strategic pact

Australia and Thailand ink strategic pact

November 02, 2022 02:44 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australia and Thailand will cooperate on security, trade and emissions under a new strategic partnership signed by Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Bangkok.

 Election stunt backfires on Victorian Libs

Election stunt backfires on Victorian Libs

November 02, 2022 02:15 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Victoria's election campaign has begun in earnest with question marks over a political stunt and promises of cheaper regional train fares and water bill relief.

 Budget policies top PM priorities over COP

Budget policies top PM priorities over COP

November 02, 2022 12:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Anthony Albanese says he is prioritising passing his government's policies before Christmas instead of travelling to an international climate conference.

 Calls for calm over US bomber postings

Calls for calm over US bomber postings

November 02, 2022 11:20 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Richard Marles has called for calm over the housing of US bombers in the Northern Territory as the defence department reviews its ability to defend the nation.

 Workplaces equipped to confront harassment

Workplaces equipped to confront harassment

November 02, 2022 09:34 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A new website will help employers prevent and respond to sexual harassment within workplaces and provide guidance on their responsibilities.

 NSW govt, Labor pushed on pokies stance

NSW govt, Labor pushed on pokies stance

November 01, 2022 04:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

NSW parliamentary crossbench members are pushing for the introduction of cashless gaming ahead of an election that could see major parties make a deal.

 Workplace changes unlikely to be split off

Workplace changes unlikely to be split off

November 01, 2022 04:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Contentious parts of the Albanese government's proposed workplace reforms are unlikely to be split off to make the laws pass parliament sooner.

 ABC staff mixed on Sydney west relocation

ABC staff mixed on Sydney west relocation

November 01, 2022 01:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The ABC wants to make relocation "as painless as possible" after revealing staff have mixed feelings on plans to move from Sydney's CBD to the city's west.

 Childcare short thousands of workers

Childcare short thousands of workers

October 31, 2022 03:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The early childhood education sector will need to hire 16,000 new workers to meet surging demand from the Labor government's childcare subsidy package.

 Western Sydney boost as NSW election nears

Western Sydney boost as NSW election nears

October 31, 2022 03:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The NSW government has announced that $5 billion from the sale of a toll motorway will fund infrastructure in the state election battleground of western Sydney.

 Four-day work week back on Vic poll agenda

Four-day work week back on Vic poll agenda

October 31, 2022 02:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Victorian Greens are pushing for a $60 million four-day working week trial for publicly-owned businesses ahead of next month's state election.

 Treasurer taking gas price cap 'seriously'

Treasurer taking gas price cap 'seriously'

October 31, 2022 01:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Jim Chalmers says he's taking calls to implement a cap on gas prices seriously as power costs continue to climb for households and small-business owners.

 Proposed workplace changes could be split

Proposed workplace changes could be split

October 31, 2022 12:41 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Independent senator David Pocock is calling for the government to split its workplace law amendments, saying there's not enough time to consult on big changes.

 Child care money over 'cash splash' relief

Child care money over 'cash splash' relief

October 31, 2022 11:37 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Anthony Albanese has defended his decision to not offer immediate cost of living relief in the budget, saying it would only add to rampant inflation.

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