Migration laws crackdown blasted by experts, advocates
Legal experts and advocates have lambasted the government's proposed migration bill changes as "constitutionally unsound" and "misguided", at a Senate inquiry.
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Coalition vows to overturn extra Future Fund priorities
Adding clean energy and housing as supplementary investment priorities for Australia's sovereign wealth fund has drawn sharp rebuke from the opposition.
Disinformation and deepfakes played a part in the US election. Australia should expect the same
As America takes stock after Donald Trump’s re-election to the presidency, it’s worth highlighting the AI-generated fake photos, videos and audio shared during the campaign. If left unchallenged, political deep fake videos could have profound impacts on Australian elections.
Social media age ban coming ‘as soon as possible’: PM
A push to ban children younger than 16 from using social media platforms is likely to secure cross-party support and pass parliament as soon as next week.
Record number of GPs in training but ‘job not done’
Australia is facing a severe shortage of GPs. Though more medical students are opting to become local doctors, peak medical bodies say more must be done.
Albanese touts open trade as unity evades world leaders
Anthony Albanese is promising to remain focused on climate change and open trade after the policies of Donald Trump set the agenda of a major economic summit.
G20 leaders urged to move faster on climate targets
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has suggested countries bring forward their targets to reach climate neutrality by 2040 or 2045, instead of 2050.
Trump picks Lutnick to lead US commerce department
US president-elect Donald Trump has chosen cryptocurrency enthusiast Howard Lutnick as his nominee for commerce secretary.
Renewable investment push as Trump panics world leaders
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is joining world leaders in pushing for greater action on climate change and investment in renewables at a major summit.
Losses mount as cybercrime targets Aussies, businesses
The number of online scams and cyber security threats are escalating as the federal government tries to stem the impact on Australians and businesses.
Pay gap narrows but leadership roles a drag on progress
Naming and shaming company gender pay gaps appears to be working, with a flurry of employers commissioning probes into the issue and taking action.
Political instability sends Vanuatu off to polls again
Vanuatu President Nikenike Vurobaravu has reportedly signed an order to dissolve the Pacific country's parliament.
Mining tech firm is first to get federal fund money
Russell Mineral Equipment will get $40 million from the federal government's National Reconstruction Fund, allowing it to remain Australian-owned and operated.
G20 leaders urged to take youth voices seriously
As a major economic summit gets underway in Brazil, a young Indigenous man from Darwin hopes the voices of young people will be heard by world leaders.
Cable news ally Trump’s pick for transport secretary
A former congressman, lumberjack and reality star has been chosen by Donald Trump to oversee the department responsible for America's complex transport system.
PM courts world leaders amid global inflation concerns
World leaders have gathered for a major economic summit against a backdrop of concern over the impact of American trade tariffs under Donald Trump.
Migration furore treats foreign students as ‘problems’
As the federal opposition prepares to reveal plans to cap international students, the political debate has left many foreign students feeling unwanted.
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Eyes on Trump’s China hawks as Australia quells tension
Tensions between Australia and China continue to cool, but President Xi Jinping has cautioned the diplomatic thaw must be managed "with great care".
G20 spotlights Global South, bracing for Trump’s return
The G20 summit highlights a shifting global order as leaders of major economies try to shore up consensus before Donald Trump returns to the US presidency.
ACTU urges private sector ‘wake-up call’ on gender gap
While the gender pay gap is at a record low, the head of the ACTU says private sector companies need to do more to reduce the disparity in their workplaces.
Social cohesion holds despite inflation, high migration
Australians are able to disentangle how they feel about higher migration levels from their appreciation of diversity and multiculturalism, research suggests.
Vanuatu president dissolves Pacific island’s parliament
Vanuatu President Nikenike Vurobaravu has reportedly signed an order to dissolve the Pacific country's parliament.
G20 confronts a global order troubled by Trump’s return
Leaders arriving at the G20 summit must grapple with tensions over the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, and shifts in the global order with the return of Donald Trump.
New Zealand treaty protests to climax in capital
Tens of thousands of New Zealanders are expected to march against reforms to the Treaty of Waitangi in Wellington.
Half of year 12 exams impacted by blunder, boss resigns
Victoria's year 12 exam blunder has claimed its first scalp, after half of the tests were impacted by an error that allowed students to preview questions.
‘I’ll do it again’: Lidia Thorpe defies censure motion
A Senate vote to censure Lidia Thorpe has not deterred the independent Indigenous senator, who says she'll use the rebuff as "kindling".
Premier flags tax stability for multinational miners
A mining boss has labelled Queensland's coal royalty scheme a 'sugar hit' as the premier looks to incentivise business with fewer taxes and regulation.
Independents up in arms over ‘rigged’ donations reforms
The major political parties have been slammed for "rigging" the system to boost their chances of winning, after agreeing on a political donations reform bills.
‘I never took my time for granted’: retiring Labor MP
A number of politicians are farewelling the parliament ahead of their retirement next year, as Labor and the coalition look to end the year on a high note.
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World looks to G20 for breakthrough in climate talks
United Nations officials are urging G20 leaders to break the COP29 stalemate as wealthy nations ask more countries to help foot the climate bill.
Economists look to RBA minutes for clue on future rates
Public appearances by Reserve Bank officials will be scoured for clues to where interest rates might be heading next and how they view the economy.