Right to disconnect laws pass federal parliament
Employees will be able to legally disconnect from work out of hours, after industrial relations changes cleared the House of Representatives.
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Criminal charges unlikely over dodgy offshore contracts
Companies suspected of bribery, money laundering and drug smuggling were given lucrative contracts tied to Australia's offshore immigration detention regime.
NSW planning laws ‘intolerable’ for lifting home builds
Reforms to increase housing density in NSW urban centres face council opposition as the premier insists they will still have a say in dual-occupancy changes.
Ship docks to unload livestock after weeks long voyage
A live export ship turned back from the Middle East has returned to port to offload thousands of sheep and cattle on board for five-and-a-half weeks.
Joyce returns to parliament after viral video emerges
Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has returned to federal parliament after video came to light of him lying on the pavement in a busy Canberra street.
PM ‘very concerned’ about Israeli offensive on Rafah
Australia's prime minister has expressed serious concerns about the threat to civilian lives as Israel prepares a full-blown attack on Rafah in southern Gaza.
Immigration detainees not charged under emergency laws
Seven murderers and 37 sex offenders have been released from immigration detention, with the immigration minister under fire over how they've been managed.
Ship docks to unload livestock after weeks-long voyage
A live-export ship turned back from the Middle East has returned to port to offload thousands of sheep and cattle on board for five-and-a-half weeks.
Hamas, Aussie’s terror links no risk at home: spy chief
The risk of terrorism to Australians domestically has not spiked despite Hamas' attack on Israel and a citizen's links to a terrorist group, the spy chief says.
Prosecutor’s legal fight over Lehrmann trial findings
The man who prosecuted Bruce Lehrmann over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins will return to court for his own legal challenge over a subsequent review.
Remote jobs program to help close the gap in employment
The federal government will table its Closing the Gap reports in Parliament on Tuesday, measuring 2023's progress and outlining their plan for 2024.
Knife sales ban to minors priority for Queensland Labor
Tackling youth crime will be a focus for the Queensland parliament as it returns for the first sitting week of 2024.
Queensland MP in serious condition after car crash
The Queensland Greens leader says he's hopeful MP Amy MacMahon will make a full recovery after suffering serious injuries in a car crash.
Intelligence chiefs warn of power shifts on world stage
Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza and Russia's ongoing assault on Ukraine are keeping Australia's intelligence agencies under the pump.
Sydney faces future as ‘city with no grandchildren’
Fewer people live in inner Sydney than inner Brisbane and Melbourne, pushing up housing costs and driving young families interstate, a report shows.
Queensland MP recovering in hospital after car crash
Queensland Greens leader Michael Berkman says he's hopeful MP Amy MacMahon will make a full recovery after suffering serious injuries in a car crash.
Tax office staff suspects in $2 billion GST refund scam
Up to 150 Australian Taxation Office staff are suspected of taking part in a social media scam that swindled $2 billion in GST refunds.
Price of failure isn’t just money, it’s lives: Albanese
The federal government has tabled its Closing the Gap reports in parliament, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promising to drive cultural change.
‘Poisoned’ review into Bruce Lehrmann’s rape trial
A former judge who examined the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann had his mind "poisoned" against the man in charge of the Crown's case, a court has heard.
Powerbrokers weigh in on Gabba’s rebuild, future
Members of the organising committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games have indicated a rebuild of the Gabba may not be the best way forward.
Nine killed as violence mars Pakistan election
Violence has marred Pakistan's national election with no clear result expected until at least Friday.
Australia’s only Liberal government lives on – for now
The premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government is considering the demands of two key independents after threatening to go to an early election.
RBA says productivity, conflicts cloud inflation path
The job of bringing inflation under control isn't finished, although consumer price growth does not need to be back within target before rate cuts start.
High-rise hopes to fix housing squeeze in the regions
Offering more medium to high density housing in the regions would ease housing shortages and attract essential and other key workers, a summit has heard.
Imran Khan’s supporters lead in Pakistan election
Independents loyal to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan are picking up seats in the Pakistan national election.
Biden won’t face charges over docs, says memory is fine
President Joe Biden won't be charged over his handling of secret papers, but he's hit back at a prosecutor who called him an "elderly man with a poor memory".
Criminal penalties slip through among workplace reform
Under new laws, bosses could be penalised for making unreasonable contact with staff after hours but the prime minister promises to iron out the issues.
PwC executives accused of ‘thumbing nose at parliament’
The head of embattled consulting firm PwC has come under fire for not providing details of a key report into the organisation's conduct.
Tears flow at apology to Victorian state care victims
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has delivered a formal apology on behalf of the state to victims of historical abuse and neglect in institutional care.
Cash remains king after Katter forces cafe to take $50
Lunch is tasty but victory is sweeter for Queensland MP Bob Katter who forced federal parliament's cafe staff to backflip and accept cash.
Albanese pledge on domestic violence and harassment
The prime minister has made a pledge on domestic violence during a UN Women's breakfast before shifting his focus to the workplace culture in Parliament House.