Politics

'Clogged' infrastructure pipeline to be reviewed

The nation's "clogged" $120 billion infrastructure pipeline will be reviewed in a bid to "clean up" and restore public confidence in it.

'Significant' improvement to budget bottom line

Australia's bottom line will be in a much healthier position in the May budget, with the federal government promising cost-of-living relief for the vu...

Local manufacture of missiles the priority: Marles

Australia's priority is being able to manufacture long-range missiles, with lessons drawn from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Richard Marles says.

More Australians evacuated from Sudan amid fighting

More Australians have been evacuated from Sudan as fighting continues and the federal government urges people to leave as quickly as possible.

Small business to get $314m in tax cuts for going green

Almost four million small and medium-size businesses that invest in energy efficiencies could be eligible for up to $20,000 in tax relief in the feder...

Citizenship, deportations should be celebrated: Hipkins

New Zealand's prime minister believes Kiwis are yet to fully grasp the impact of Australia's policy tweak on deportations made last year.

Everyman Hipkins giving NZ Labour an election shot

He was never meant to be prime minister, but New Zealanders have warmed to Chris Hipkins since he inherited the role from Jacinda Ardern.

Federal budget records $1b surplus over year to March

The federal budget recorded a surplus of just over $1 billion in the year to March, as the Labor government reaped higher than expected revenues.

Federal budget records small surplus over year to March

The federal budget recorded a surplus of just over $1 billion in the year to March, as the Labor government reaped higher than expected revenues.

Greens move to freeze interest rates and rent hikes

The Greens will introduce legislation to freeze interest rates and rent increases during the next sittings, as the federal government hands down its b...

Extra homes could be built through tax rate cut

Plans to cut the tax rate for build-to-rent dwellings is among a suite of measures announced to tackle Australia's housing affordability crisis.

Family of detained former fighter pilot protests arrest

The family of Daniel Duggan, who is facing extradition over accusations he trained Chinese military pilots, has appealed to the US ambassador to inter...

SA to know new child protection boss within weeks

The South Australian government says it will announce the new head of its embattled Department of Child Protection within the next two weeks.

Inequitable abortion access in Australia 'by design'

Despite being legal, multiple barriers to reproductive health care mean abortion and contraception is not as accessible as it could be, a committee ha...

Renters' rights boosted, more housing supply: PM

Plans will be developed to increase Australia's housing supply to address the affordability crisis, in addition to strengthening renter's rights.

Time to 'sook and moan' after election loss over: Ley

Liberal deputy leader Sussan Ley says disunity has been a problem in her party but members are aware of the need to focus on key issues.

Nation needs to 'step up' on migration, industry urges

Industry groups have welcomed a recent review of the country's migration system, saying key workforce gaps need to be filled.

ACT apologies for hurt over Indigenous recognition snub

The ACT will review its designation of one Indigenous community as traditional custodians after a second took it to court for failing to recognise the...

Australia Post CEO rails against stamp and mail rules

The Australia Post boss says laws governing the floundering service must change and is urging the government to put the national interest first.

Unions, business on board with Labor migration overhaul

The government's plan to rebuild Australia's migration system has been labelled critical to ensuring the country remains competitive globally.