Politics

Citizenship pledge sparks fears of NZ brain drain

Both sides of New Zealand politics agree the lure of Australian citizenship for Kiwis means it is important to lift the standard of living at home.

Kiwis delighted by Australia's citizenship embrace

Australia's Anthony Albanese and New Zealand's Chris Hipkins will meet in Brisbane this weekend after momentous changes to citizenship rules.

NSW Liberals leader vows to modernise party, win power

Former attorney-general Mark Speakman says the NSW Liberals will need to modernise ahead of the 2027 election as they seek to return to power.

Crackdown on businesses faking clean energy credentials

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced a crackdown on companies over-egging their clean energy credentials as the government boosts investment in renewa...

Top legal advice debunks anti-voice campaign, says PM

Opinion from the solicitor-general supports the Albanese government's proposed wording for the Indigenous voice in the constitution.

Solicitor-general says voice will 'enhance' government

Advice from the solicitor-general supports the Albanese government's proposed wording for the Indigenous voice in the constitution.

Cronulla MP Mark Speakman elected NSW Liberal leader

The NSW Liberals have elected a moderate MP from Cronulla to lead the party in opposition after its defeat at the state election.

Doubled rebate makes Qld most generous state on EVs

Queensland has doubled the subsidy for people who buy electric vehicles with a new purchase price of up to $68,000 with a $6000 rebate on offer.

NSW Liberals meeting to choose new leader

Liberal Party MPs have begun filing into NSW parliament where they will chart a new course and elect the state's opposition leader.

Review of religious exemptions for schools pushed back

The attorney-general has extended the law reform commission's review of religious exemptions for educational institutions because of the volume of sub...

Ghost nets killing marine animals on 'industrial scale'

The federal government will introduce a raft of projects to tackle fishing nets drifting in Australia's north which present a deadly obstacle for wild...

Young Indigenous leaders invite people to have a yarn

Young Indigenous women Allira Davis and Bridget Cama, who chair the Uluru Youth Dialogue, are inviting people to have a yarn about the Uluru Statement...

National anti-corruption watchdog gets its start date

Governor-General David Hurley has signed off on the July 1 start date for the National Anti-Corruption Commission.

Quacks told to cut it out in cosmetic surgery crackdown

Laws covering cosmetic surgery are going under the knife in Queensland as the state looks to crack down on "surgeons" with no recognised medical train...

Three-strike personal drug use rule expanded in Qld

Changes to Queensland drug laws are expected to divert thousands of people caught with small amounts including cocaine and heroin away from the justic...

Chalmers is looking to clean up at energy round-table

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers will meet with leading investors, banks and climate advocates to secure stronger investments in clean energy projects.

Qld legislation crackdown on cosmetic surgery industry

Laws covering cosmetic surgery are going under the knife in Queensland as the state looks to crack down on "surgeons" with no recognised medical train...

Treasurer appoints two new Reserve Bank board members

The treasurer has announced former workplace umpire Iain Ross and corporate director Elana Rubin as new members of the Reserve Bank board.

NSW Liberals to grasp nettle and choose leader

Close to one month after losing the NSW state election, the Liberal Party is poised to chart a new course as it elects the state's opposition leader.

Budget key to extending Albanese's political honeymoon

As Labor edges towards a year in office, Anthony Albanese's government continues to lead in the polls but the budget will be crucial to this support c...