
Call to axe ‘nuisance’ levies as US tariffs wreak havoc
Australia could best guard itself from the most significant consequences of US tariffs by acting on free trade, an independent government report has found.
Australia could best guard itself from the most significant consequences of US tariffs by acting on free trade, an independent government report has found.
Engaging with the US on issues such as critical minerals and supply chains rather than President Donald Trump's tariffs is the way to go, one expert reckons.
Questions about the price of low-emission trucks, how they can be charged and where they can be driven are slowing down pollution cuts, an inquiry has heard.
Australian drivers need more access to electric car chargers, an inquiry has heard, but companies are split over who should be allowed to deliver them.
Parliamentarians in one state have been granted a pay rise, propelling the premier to the position of Australia's second highest-paid politician.
Motorists can expect more electric and hybrid vehicles to launch and some petrol and diesel vehicles to reverse after transport regulations finally take off.
The Queensland LNP Government has quietly changed the state’s coat of arms from maroon to blue - prompting questions about cost, motive, and priorities.
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are expected to hold talks during the NATO summit in the Netherlands.
Plans to prop up ageing coal-fired power stations by a state government have been labelled a "waste of money" amid concerns over its energy transition.
Australian consumers and businesses are being harmed by the behaviour of tech giants in ways that cannot be addressed with current laws, a report has found.
Australian military forces are being set up to support evacuations from Israel and Iran, after US President Donald Trump gave Iran an ultimatum.
Anthony Albanese will resist making a last-minute dash to the NATO summit which could have provided a fresh chance to finally meet with Donald Trump.
The family of Kumanjayi White, who died in police custody on May 27, have stepped up their calls for justice and an independent probe into his death.
Instability in the Middle East and the prospect of a one-on-one with Donald Trump could mean the prime minister jest off to The Hague to attend the NATO summit.
Living near a large-scale solar project is not a problem for most residents, with a study finding 82 per cent of neighbours would allow more to be built nearby.
The G7 summit had its final day of deliberations in Canada but without the key player: US President Donald Trump.
Tech giant Amazon is expanding its footprint in Australia with a $20 billion investment to boost data centres with a focus on artificial intelligence.
Australia has suggested Israel's attack on Iran was justified, citing international fears about the threat posed by the potential spread of nuclear weapons.
Further early learning safety measures are on the agenda amid a safety crackdown affecting mandatory reporting and phone use, as advocates push for more reform.
A US review of its nuclear submarine pact with Australia is being labelled an opportunity for Canberra to re-evaluate the deal's costs and benefits.
As the world becomes a more uncertain place, Australia needs friends it can rely on, the prime minister has said during a visit to a key Pacific partner.
Australia's deputy Prime Minister has dismissed concerns about the nation's US submarine deal as the Trump administration reviews the AUKUS pact.
Australia could unlock billions in electricity savings if more households add a battery to their solar panel plans, a report has found.
Biosecurity will be threatened if the federal government expands Australian access to US beef to escape trade tariffs, political rivals say.
Donald Trump's decision to grant the UK a tariff exemption offers some hope for Australia as the prime minister prepares for talks with the US president.
Trade minister Don Farrell says Australia and the European Union are working through issues to try and finalise a free trade deal.
A former party president's crack about Liberal women now being "so assertive" has sparked a wave of rebuke from within coalition ranks.
A federal trade court has blocked US President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under emergency powers law.
Elon Musk's work in Washington is over after announcing he is leaving the Trump administration following a tumultuous efficiency drive across US agencies.
Relief on financial markets has followed a US court ruling that blocks most of President Donald Trump's tariffs, which also adds to global economic uncertainty.
Firms relying on carbon offsets to tout their green credentials and reduce their environmental footprints are under fresh scrutiny after a court settlement.