Greens to introduce climate trigger laws
The Greens will put forward climate trigger laws to parliament, as they continue to negotiate with the Labor government over its emissions reduction target.
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PM lays path to vote on Indigenous Voice
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has recommended changes to the constitution in a speech at the Garma Festival, ahead of a referendum on an Indigenous Voice.
No kinder and gentler parliament: Dutton
As federal parliament wraps up its first sitting week since the May election, the opposition leader sees little change in approach under Labor.
Trial ordered on Chinese influence charge
Chinese community leader and ex-Liberal candidate Di Sanh Duong, will stand trial in the County Court after being charged with planning foreign interference.
Australia ignoring ‘lessons’: Nationals MP
Net zero by 2050 is an unrealistic target, according to the new Nationals MP for Flynn, who has called on Australia to heed the lessons from Europe.
Collaboration at core of Greens approach
One of the newest Greens MPs has pledged to honour her campaign motto of 'designing our future together' during her time in federal parliament.
Nurses raise concerns over COVID-19 wave
A nurses' union has called on the public to double down on limiting the spread of COVID-19 amid concerns for the wellbeing of healthcare workers.
Greens MP advocates for mental health
Stephen Bates has spoken of his experience working in low-paid jobs and coming out as gay in the new Greens MP's first speech to federal parliament.
Ex-mayor MP wants fed help for councils
A regional Queensland MP and former mayor says local governments need more federal support to provide services for their communities.
Toddler dies with COVID as infections rise
A toddler has become one of more than 11,000 Australians to die with COVID-19, with the estimated number of adults infected tripling since February.
Chalmers recognises cost of living burden
A sharp rise in annual inflation - the biggest since the GST was introduced - has raised concerns about the cost of living and more interest rate rises.
Indigenous flags prompt Hanson protest
Pauline Hanson has walked out of the Senate during the morning's acknowledgement to country to protest a motion enabling Indigenous flags to be raised.
Rule changes start parliament business day
Federal parliament has begun with rule changes to the House of Representatives to reflect recommendations in a workplace standards report.
Inflation could hit worst rate since 1990
Annual inflation data for the June quarter is expected to come in at 6.2 per cent but there's some concern it could be closer to seven per cent.
New parliament a chance to unite Australia
The governor-general has called on parliament to bring the nation together and confront the challenges ahead in a way that makes Australians proud.
Govt won’t sack minister over Barilaro job
The NSW premier is standing by Trade Minister Stuart Ayres after the release of more documents concerning John Barilaro's appointment to a US trade post.
‘Land banking’ costs Aussies $6b: report
A new report has found some developers are drip-feeding the release of housing estate land, costing home buyers $5.997 billion over the past decade.
Second woman for Senate’s highest office
Sue Lines has taken her seat as Labor's first female Senate president, while Liberal senator Andrew McLachlan was elected deputy.
Albanese promises ambitious government
The first week of the new parliament is set to be a busy one, with 18 pieces of legislation to be introduced by the Albanese government.
Speaker pledges to restore House respect
The new Speaker of the House of Representatives has pledged to allow spirited debate in a respectful manner with the government set to bring on key legislation.
ADF virus help for aged care extended
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says ADF support for the aged care sector has been extended until the end of September amid the winter COVID-19 wave.
Crown’s Sydney casino to open next month
Crown says its Sydney casino at Barangaroo will open to the public in two weeks "with the highest levels of governance and compliance".
Vic COVID-19 rules were misunderstood
A Victorian parliamentary inquiry has found confusing language in the state's pandemic orders made the restrictions difficult to understand.
Morrison pushed for boat statement: report
A damning report has been released into the Morrison government's decision to publicise an asylum seeker boat intercept on election day.
Coalition told to apologise over boat saga
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil says the public servants who refused efforts to politicise an asylum seeker boat arrival on election day are "patriots".
Climate, budget high on parliament agenda
Australia's 47th parliament will meet for the first time, with the new Labor government set to tackle climate change, cost-of-living and aged care crises.
PM to meet with Caroline Kennedy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet with the new United States Ambassador to Australia, Caroline Kennedy, in Canberra this week.
‘Disgraceful’: PM lashes coalition on boat
The former coalition government "trashed" caretaker conventions and sought to "abuse" the public service on election day, the prime minister says.
Border to remain open over foot and mouth
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended the government's decision to keep borders to Indonesia open as a devastating virus continues to spread.
Barilaro scuffle: ‘I’m being harassed’
John Barilaro has been confronted by a TV crew outside a Sydney bar, as NSW parliament is recalled as part of an inquiry into his appointment to a trade role.
Child COVID-19 vaccine data under review
Immunisation advisory group ATAGI says a decision is yet to be made on whether to approve Moderna's vaccine for children as young as six months.