Debate to resume in parliament on safeguard mechanism
Federal MPs will resume debate in parliament on the safeguard mechanism, despite the emissions reduction scheme yet to have the numbers to pass.
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We had a responsibility to act on super tax: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he had a responsibility to act on superannuation tax changes following official advice on larger balances.
Indigenous voice campaign funding a coalition red line
Changes to referendum mechanics proposed by the Albanese government will be shot down by the opposition unless Labor meets two key demands.
Gas far from cooked as energy role with safeguard: PM
Despite a Greens call to scrap new coal and gas projects, the prime minister says the energy sources are still necessary as part of its safeguard mechanism.
Support for super shake-up won’t spark more changes
The workplace relations minister says popular approval for raising tax rates on large super balances does not mean further changes are coming.
Emissions blow-out risk as safeguard bid up in the air
The Greens are insisting on the government scrapping new coal and gas projects in return for its support for a key climate policy.
Teal MP tells staffer of ambitions to be prime minister
Political staffer Sally Rugg will have to wait until next week to find out if she can keep her job while she pursues legal action against teal MP Monique Ryan.
Safeguard mechanism at risk of blowing out, models show
New models have shown the emissions budget as part of the safeguard mechanism is at risk of blowing out, with new projects under the microscope.
RBA governor sticks to the script on future rate rises
Not spooked by an unexpected uptick in the headline jobless rate, the Reserve Bank has stuck with its hawkish stance on interest rates.
Senators air concerns on signature emissions measure
The government is yet to secure Senate support from key Greens and independents for its signature emissions reduction policy known as the safeguard mechanism.
Greens hold keys to success for affordable housing fund
A $10 billion social and affordable housing plan promised by Labor will need Greens support to pass parliament and the minor party wants changes.
Former defence chief delivers ‘urgent’ military review
A review of Australia's defence strategy has been handed over to the government following work by a former defence chief and minister.
‘Be proud’: Political unity plea for Indigenous voice
Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has called for solidarity on the voice to parliament as the political debate is consumed by administrative details.
Alan Tudge bows out of ‘unforgiving’ federal politics
Former coalition cabinet minister Alan Tudge has cited health and family reasons for his decision to quit federal politics in an emotional speech to parliament.
Code of conduct needs parliament culture shift: staffer
Parliamentarians and their staff will be subject to a new code of conduct, but a former employee says it will take consistent work to change the culture.
PM rules out taxpayer funding of voice campaigns
Anthony Albanese says public funds should not be used to finance the 'yes' or 'no' campaigns for the voice to parliament referendum.
Indigenous voice and economy top parliamentary agenda
The prime minister says a referendum on an Indigenous voice won't distract the government from pressing challenges like cost of living and national security.
Climate targets back on course: Bowen
Chris Bowen says climate measures are on target to reduce emissions by 40 per cent by 2030, after stalling under the former coalition government.
Deal to cut energy costs closer, says PM
The federal government is edging nearer to a plan to ease energy costs, with the prime minister confident a deal can be struck.
Greens seek new Morrison inquiry referral
Greens leader Adam Bandt is calling for a new referral to parliament's privileges committee relating to Scott Morrison's secret ministries.
Anti-corruption watchdog clears parliament
The National Anti-Corruption Commission will start its work holding politicians and officials to account next year after new laws were passed in parliament.
Scott Morrison first ex-PM to be censured
Scott Morrison has become the first former prime minister to be censured by federal parliament over his secret appointments to multiple ministerial portfolios.
Morrison to face rare parliamentary action
Federal parliament is set to invoke a rare censure motion against former PM Scott Morrison over the way he secretly appointed himself to ministerial portfolios.
Workplace laws set to pass parliament
The government's industrial relations laws look set to pass parliament following a deal with crossbench senator David Pocock.
Workplace laws will be ‘win-win’: Albanese
The federal government's industrial relations laws look set to pass parliament following a deal with crossbench senator David Pocock.
Censure motion against Morrison
Anthony Albanese says parliament will move to censure former prime minister Scott Morrison, but the motion will not be supported by the opposition.
Nationals to oppose Indigenous voice
The Nationals will not support efforts to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament in the constitution, threatening the chances of a referendum passing.
Anti-corruption laws pass first hurdle
Laws for a proposed national anti-corruption commission have been passed by parliament's lower house, despite issues raised by crossbenchers.
Juukan owners lash out at govt response
The federal government has pledged to better protect Indigenous cultural heritage but the Juukan Gorge custodians say they weren't meaningfully consulted.
Work law reform hinges on small business
The government continues to negotiate with crossbenchers on its proposed changes to workplace laws as the spotlight turns to the size of businesses exempted.
Crossbench warning on corruption watchdog
The federal government is being urged by the crossbench to ensure its anti-corruption watchdog is as strong as it can be, with a push for public hearings.