Labor strikes deal to pass Murray-Darling changes
The Albanese government has secured the support of the final crossbench senator it needs to get its contentious Murray-Darling Basin laws over the line.
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Laws stripping terrorists’ citizenship pass lower house
New laws stripping Australian citizenship from dual nationals convicted of terror offences have passed the House of Representatives.
PM issues ‘overdue’ apology to thalidomide survivors
The prime minister has delivered a formal apology on behalf of the government to the survivors and families affected by the drug thalidomide.
Businesses slam workplace changes as bill clears House
Industry groups say the government's rushed workplace reforms risk damaging the economy, as a heavily amended bill passes the lower house.
Nazi salute to be outlawed to stop ‘glorifying hatred’
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says there's no place for glorifying hatred in Australia as he moves to ban the Nazi salute.
Indigenous leader and Labor luminary Pat Dodson retires
Labor senator Pat Dodson is quitting politics after being diagnosed with cancer, with his resignation to take effect on January 26.
Murray-Darling Basin plan to remain afloat under deal
The Albanese government and the Greens have announced a deal to ensure a multi-billion dollar plan for the Murray-Darling Basin doesn't sink.
Election probe calls for more politicians in Canberra
The number of senators in the ACT and Northern Territory should be doubled and voting enrolment extended, a review into the 2022 federal election has found.
Post-election inquiry urges more federal politicians
A review into the 2022 federal election has urged a boost in the number of senators for the ACT and NT, taking their numbers from two to four each.
Hundreds of emergency calls failed during Optus outage
A Senate inquiry into a 12-hour Optus outage that affected millions of Australians has revealed hundreds of triple-zero calls were unable to go through.
Former detainees face tough penalties under new laws
Laws imposing strict visa conditions on ex-detainees, including those with criminal records released from indefinite detention, have passed parliament.
Freed detainee fearful as advocates pan emergency laws
After the High Court found indefinite immigration detention unlawful, freed detainees and advocates are concerned about "knee-jerk" emergency laws.
ACTU push for workplace laws to be fast-tracked
The ACTU is urging the government to fast-track its contentious workplace laws, saying every day that goes by is costing gig workers money they can't afford.
Tough new migration bill passes parliament
Fast-tracked laws subjecting criminals released from immigration detention to ankle tracking and curfews have passed federal parliament.
Laws flagged to deal with court decision on detention
The government is working on emergency legislation following the High Court's decision that indefinite immigration detention is unlawful.
Disendorsed veteran Liberal MP heads to crossbench
Veteran Liberal MP Russell Broadbent will sit on the crossbench before his retirement at the next election after quitting the party.
Thalidomide survivors to receive formal apology
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will deliver a formal apology in parliament on behalf of the government to survivors of the drug thalidomide and their families.
Easier PTSD compensation, worker protection step closer
First responders with post-traumatic stress disorder and workers facing domestic violence may soon have greater protections, with laws closer to passing.
Fresh staffing scandal linked to NSW transport minister
The office of NSW Minister for Transport Jo Haylen unlawfully directed a department to appoint a specific person to a new position, the opposition says.
‘Political operative’s’ Labor ties raised three times
NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen won't reveal why her chief of staff has resigned as senior public servants confirm he was warned over a Labor-linked staffer.
Worker protections sooner on the cards as bill split
Further protections and access to support for workers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and domestic violence could soon become a reality.
Infrastructure review finds billions in cost pressures
An independent review of the federal government's infrastructure program has found $33 billion in cost pressures to the economy.
Premier admits oversight in Opera House solidarity move
As a Sydney council prepares to fly the Palestinian flag, the NSW premier has apologised over the fallout of lighting the Sydney Opera House in Israeli colours.
DoorDash warns workplace bill will stifle worker choice
Food delivery platform DoorDash has hit out against new workplace laws, saying they will limit the freedom of workers on its platform.
Victorian MPs to dodge scrutiny for past bad behaviour
Victorian MPs accused of inappropriate behaviour and misconduct will be probed by a parliamentary integrity commission, but it won't have retrospective powers.
Parliament integrity overhaul after Vic Labor scandals
Victorian MPs, ministers and parliamentary secretaries accused of workplace misconduct will be investigated through a long-awaited integrity commission.
Australia stands by Israel in wake of Hamas attack
Anthony Albanese has led tributes in parliament to victims of the Hamas attacks against Israel, saying Australians were shocked by the incident.
Labor seeks to move on from voice referendum
Federal parliament returns on Monday for the first time in four weeks, as the government seeks to reset the agenda following the voice referendum.
Reactions to NSW state budget and its surprise surplus
The NSW Labor government has delivered its first state budget since 2010, revealing a surprise surplus and promising to funnel spending into essential services.
NSW budget readies for rainy day with surplus surprise
A surplus will bring little comfort to many people who are not eligible for cost-of-living relief as the NSW government insists on prudent principles.
AI is revolutionising diabetes treatment, inquiry told
Life-changing artificial intelligence technology is being used to treat diabetes patients, although access remains limited, a parliamentary inquiry has heard.