China engaged in ‘act of aggression’: PM
Australia has raised concerns with Beijing after a Chinese aircraft flew dangerously close to an RAAF surveillance plane in the South China Sea region.
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Coalition open to Indigenous voice talks
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says he wants to see the detail for a proposed First Nations voice to parliament before the coalition supports it.
Qld to widen gambling tax, impose new levy
Queensland's gambling tax will rise from 15 per cent to 20 per cent and be broadened to include free and bonus bets in this month's state budget.
Treasurer contacts ACCC over gas prices
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the government is reviewing a number of options to counter rising energy prices as inflationary pressures strain household budgets.
Qld facing further electricity bill rises
The Queensland opposition is calling on the state government to intervene in the electricity market to lower wholesale prices, and household and business bills.
Auditor queries welfare card effectiveness
The cashless welfare card, aimed at reducing social harm, has failed to show it is meeting its aims with key recommendations for improvements ignored.
Qld govt eyes budget deficit under $1.7b
Queensland can expect a budget deficit under $1.7 billion in 2022/23, but the treasurer says it will be another two years before the books are back in black.
Wells to join Brisbane Olympic committee
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will appoint Sports Minister Anika Wells to the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic committee as one of his two picks for the panel.
Qld premier open to forensics examination
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has not ruled out an inquiry into Queensland's state-run forensics laboratory following claims of DNA-testing problems.
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Qld govt denies electricity price gouging
The Queensland government has denied its two state-owned electricity generators are price gouging, saying bids on the market are merely covering costs.
Qld set for 30-50pct power bill rises
The Queensland government can intervene to shield households and businesses from bill shock and ensure small electricity retailers stay afloat, an analyst says.
Queensland could cancel two gas leases
Arrow Energy's coal seam gas leases in the Scenic Rim of Queensland could be cancelled amid community uproar.
Palaszczuk defends the 1000-bed quarantine centre housing just seven people
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has defended the Wellcamp quarantine facility amid reports seven people are staying at the $49 million camp.
Star asked to give evidence at Qld inquiry
A Queensland parliamentary committee has asked Star Entertainment to make a submission to its inquiry on laws designed to crack down on money laundering.
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Electricity bills rise across Queensland
Electricity bills will rise across Queensland with analysts saying residents are being punished for the state's slow transition to renewables.
Union urges Qld Labor to review election
The Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union has urged the Labor Party to review its poor election result in Queensland.
‘Enough’ vaccines for free Vic flu program
Victoria will roll out a month-long free flu vaccine program in GPs and pharmacies this winter, with authorities confident there is enough stock to go around.
Qld plans tougher smoking, tobacco laws
A proposed crackdown on tobacco in Queensland could lead to a smoking ban at outdoor markets and the licensing of vape sales.
LNP focus on health in Qld by-election
LNP candidate Bryson Head is campaigning on health capacity problems in the by-election for the Queensland coal mining seat of Callide.
Labor set to form majority government
Labor is on track to win the Melbourne seat of Macnamara, giving them the 76 needed to govern in their own right.
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.
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.