PM makes plea to opponents to back Indigenous voice
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged coalition MPs to back the Indigenous voice to parliament, saying the body would provide meaningful action.
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All signs point to lower economic growth than usual
The national economy is tracking toward a contraction in activity, with the patchy performance expected to continue into next year.
Indigenous teen’s murder accused plead not guilty
Three men and a woman have pleaded not guilty to the bashing murder of Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey and been committed to stand trial in the Supreme Court.
More than 40,000 modern slaves trapped in Australia
At least 50 million people are trapped as modern slaves in exploitative work or marriage conditions across the world, with about 40,000 in Australia alone.
Indigenous voice an ‘unknown risk’: ex-PM Morrison
Former prime minister Scott Morrison has spoken out against the Indigenous voice in federal parliament, calling it an unknown risk.
Treasurer flags rent cap amid ‘tough’ Vic budget sell
Treasurer Tim Pallas has faced the business community to sell his "tough" Victorian budget amid concerns a land tax levy will further inflame the rental crisis.
Australia determined to boost defence, clean power
Australia will work with its Quadrilateral Security Dialogue partners to strengthen security and shore up clean energy supply chains, the prime minister says.
Voters to head to polls in July for Fadden by-election
The date for the Fadden by-election has been set for July 15, following the resignation of former Liberal frontbencher Stuart Robert.
Police officer guilty of assaulting Indigenous teen
An Indigenous teenage boy yelled "you don't have to hurt me" while being assaulted by a NSW police officer, a Sydney court has been told.
Dutton labels referendum a ‘reckless roll of the dice’
The proposed Indigenous voice to parliament would be an "overcorrection", the opposition leader told parliament during a debate ahead of this year's referendum.
Human rights abuses in spotlight during Indian PM visit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is being urged to raise human rights abuses in India when he hosts his counterpart Narendra Modi.
Vow to spare Victorian families COVID debt budget bill
Victorians are bracing for bad news as the state government prepares to hand down its 2023/24 budget, which is expected to tackle record debt.
Grant’s daughter tells of fight against racist ‘filth’
Stan Grant is struggling after being the target of racist attacks and trolling, leading the Q+A host to step away from his role at the ABC, his daughter says.
Pastoralists and traditional owners in fear of fracking
Traditional owners and Rallen Australia, which owns cattle stations in the Beetaloo, are worried a mining company is breaching its own environmental plan.
Q: How do you stop hate culture? A: Meet it with love
Stan Grant says he will respond to hate speech with love, but Australia's deputy prime minister is troubled by comments targeting the Indigenous journalist.
Businesses, landlords slugged to claw back Vic debt
A tax will be levied on big business and landlords under a $31.5 billion state budget plan but there are fears it will flow through to ordinary Victorians.
PM announces Australia-India centre at Modi rally
Thousands of people at Sydney's Olympic Park have given the Australian and Indian prime ministers a rapturous welcome ahead of further talks between the pair.
Dutton accused of ‘using race’ to score votes on voice
The Greens have the federal opposition leader in the firing line as debate continues on the Indigenous voice in federal parliament.
Victoria swings axe to fell native logging industry
The Victorian government will phase out native timber logging in 2024 and has announced a transition package in the state budget.
Trade minister clears the air after China snub claims
Trade Minister Don Farrell says Australia will deal with Britain's application to a Pacific trade agreement before turning to China as Beijing pushes for entry.
PM Albanese expands roles for assistant ministers
The prime minister has made multiple changes to his ministries to ease the growing workload for some cabinet ministers.
These night parrots are not dead – they’re just nesting
Aboriginal rangers are meeting with Bush Heritage Australia to pool knowledge on how to best protect one of the world's most elusive birds, the night parrot.
John Pesutto booed as Deeming supporters crash meeting
John Pesutto has been booed and heckled by supporters of Moira Deeming after they disrupted a Victorian Liberal Party conference clutching masks of her face.
Albanese’s new way of politics takes shape one year on
A year after the Albanese government swept to power, a cohort of parliamentary newcomers are determined to make their mark on a fresh brand of politics.
Australia leads Quad partners meet on sidelines of G7
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is meeting with his Quad counterparts on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Japan.
Quad spruiks ‘force for good’ on sidelines of G7 summit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met the leaders of Japan, India and the United States in a rescheduled Quad summit in Hiroshima.
PM calls out China coercion after trade ban movement
Australia has supported a statement by G7 nations expressing concerns over China's use of economic coercion and militarisation of the South China Sea.
Libs, Labor see govt with different glasses a year on
Labor is hailing cost-of-living relief as the basis of a successful first year in government but the opposition says it's been marred by broken promises.
Chinese envoy slams Quad, G7 as Canberra backs Biden
Beijing has hit out at the G7 and Quad forums for stoking anti-China sentiment as Australian ministers work to allay concerns over Washington's reliability.
Yunupingu honoured as visionary, champion, diplomat
Gumatj leader and activist Yunupingu has been remembered as a champion for his people at a ceremony in northeast Arnhem Land celebrating his life.
G7 tackles Russia and China as Albanese lands in Japan
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Japan for the G7 summit, where Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's militarisation will be the focus of discussions.