Dutton to return to ‘true Liberal values’
A one-time police officer, Queenslander Peter Dutton is the new leader of the federal parliamentary wing of the Liberal Party.
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NSW government not listening: Paramedics
Paramedics in NSW say the state government has not listened to what is needed in their sector and their staff are suffering from "mass burnout".
Qld doctors seek Medicare, health reforms
The Australian Medical Association Queensland has called for increased Medicare rebates and a national summit to restructure the nation's health care systems.
Fiji PM takes veiled swipe at Morrison
The prime minister of Fiji has taken a swipe at Scott Morrison while Anthony Albanese says Australia failed in its dealings in the Pacific.
Qld journalists sources partially shielded
Queensland journalists won't face prosecution for refusing to name confidential sources in court after the state passed media shield laws.
Labor ad guru reveals winning strategy
As the election count puts Labor edging towards a majority in parliament, one of the party's campaign strategists has revealed what gave the party its edge.
Probe into Parliament House assault
An investigation is under way after a woman was allegedly assaulted by a male colleague at federal parliament.
Labor one seat away from majority govt
Labor is just one seat away from forming a majority government, while the Liberals have inched closer to claiming a NSW marginal electorate.
Fresh assault claim in federal parliament
A woman has allegedly been indecently assaulted by a man at parliament house in Canberra, with an investigation under way.
Qld power bill rebate a ‘temporary fix’
Queensland households will receive a rebate on their power bills as the premier admits surging electricity costs are forcing people to make "difficult choices".
Qld power rebate offers temporary fix
The Queensland government will offer $175 power bill rebates after the regulator forecast a jump of more than 11 per cent in electricity prices.
Greens slam Qld casino alcohol rules
The Greens have slammed a Queensland government plan to exempt casinos from new restrictions on venues aimed at preventing alcohol-fuelled violence.
Qld to join Vic with Nazi, hate symbol ban
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is cracking down on extremists and proposes a bill to ban the public display of hate symbols such as the Nazi flag in Queensland.
Greens eye three seats as count continues
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remains just one seat short of a majority in vote count figures, after a Liberal MP conceded defeat to the Greens in Queensland.
PM faces domestic, regional challenges
The prime minister has returned from Japan and will undertake a number of briefings to address critical domestic and regional challenges.
Liberals to launch review into poll defeat
As Peter Dutton looks set to become the next Liberal leader, the party will examine what part of its campaign went wrong.
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Qld locals alarmed about Arrow’s gas plans
Locals in Queensland's Scenic Rim region have called on the state government to cancel Arrow Energy's two coal seam gas leases in their region.
Qld premier defends legal cost secrecy
The Queensland premier has denied ordering four Labor MPs to suppress the legal costs of the former treasurer's case against the corruption watchdog.
Vic store mice poison ban push set to fail
The Victorian government and coalition are set to oppose a move to ban the general sale of second generation rodent poisons in stores across the state.
Five seats key to final election result
Labor's lead in the federal seat of Brisbane is widening as Anthony Albanese remains on track to form majority government.
Qld passes rental bond, debt recovery laws
The Queensland government says new laws guarantee funding for the tenancy authority, while the LNP claims renters' bonds will be used for "dodgy accounting".
Albanese government turns back first boat
The Albanese government has turned back its first asylum seeker boat, as the acting prime minister slammed the coalition over the intercept's "politicisation".
Qld govt MPs block release of documents
A bid to publish the corruption watchdog's legal costs in its case against former Labor treasurer Jackie Trad has been vetoed by Queensland government MPs.
Qld by-election set after LNP MP’s switch
A by-election for the central Queensland electorate of Callide has been set after its former Liberal National MP Colin Boyce was elected to federal parliament.
Qld govt reluctant to set up flu jab hubs
The Queensland government has ruled out setting up hubs to administer free flu vaccines for now amid concerns about a lack of supply at GP clinics.
Voters sick of party fights: Palaszczuk
Queensland's premier says voters rejected the outgoing Morrison government's climate change policies and warned that voters are sick of adversarial politics.
Pauline Hanson facing loss in Senate race
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is expected to miss out on a Senate seat, as early counting of votes places the Greens ahead of her party.
Qld farmers unprotected from CSG sinking
Queensland's coal seam gas regulator has called for laws to regulate land subsidence caused by fossil fuel extraction and to protect farmers impacted.
Doctors slam Qld govt’s hospital failures
Queensland doctors say federal government failings don't excuse state government shortfalls on capacity problems in public hospitals.
LNP blasts Qld deputy premier’s GP ‘slur’
Queensland's opposition leader has slammed the deputy premier for blaming GPs for ongoing capacity pressure at public hospitals.
Report slams Victoria triple-zero service
A damning review into Victoria's emergency call service has recommended a major structural overhaul, including moving it under the authority of the government.