Gambling reform ongoing, PM says, despite no ad ban
Anthony Albanese insists work is being done to implement reforms to stamp out problem gambling, one year on from a landmark report
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Premier to pocket $500,000 as MPs handed 3.5pc pay bump
Victorian MPs have been handed a 3.5 per cent salary bump, lifting Premier Jacinta Allan's pay package close to $500,000 a year.
New governor-general to put an arm around Aussies
Former lawyer and gender equality advocate Sam Mostyn promises to put humanity as a top order of her time as 28th governor-general.
Labor struggles to focus on economy amid Payman fracas
Anthony Albanese has suspended indefinitely a senator for backing a Greens motion on Palestine, saying she wasn't elected as an individual but as a Labor MP.
Australia can do the ‘right thing’ in new press fight
Australia should join a new press freedom fight after a Hong Kong businessman was jailed during a crackdown on civil liberties, Julian Assange's lawyer says.
Far right wins first round of French election: ministry
France's far-right National Rally party and its allies have reached 33 per cent of the vote in the first round of parliamentary elections, the government says.
Far right wins the first round of French election
Voters have turned out in high numbers for the first round in French elections, with exit polls showing a win for the far right National Rally.
South Africa’s cabinet includes ex-opposition leader
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced cabinet positions for South Africa's unity government.
Lack of action to ban gambling ads ’embarrassing’
Crossbench MPs have reiterated calls to ban gambling advertising, bemoaning a lack of government action one year on from a scathing landmark report.
France votes in poll that could hand power to far right
Marine Le Pen's National Rally anti-immigrant party has been a longtime pariah in French politics but it's now closer to power than it has ever been.
Reformist Iranian candidate opposes online censorship
Masoud Pezeshkian says he will oppose internet censorship if he is elected Iran's president.
Silent Assange’s presence felt as lawyer takes stage
Julian Assange, who has not spoken publicly since release, is yet to comment on his plans after five years of solitary confinement in jail.
Average Australian house price hits almost $800,000
Soaring house prices might please home owners but for those trying to enter the market the odds are stacked against them as chronic housing shortages persist.
Labor, coalition primary vote support slips: Newspoll
A Newspoll survey suggests a dip in voter support for the main parties, with Labor and the coalition losing out to the Greens and independents.
UK PM Sunak insists Conservatives can stay in power
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he believes his Conservative party can be re-elected in elections that polls suggest Labour will win.
PM defends censure of defiant, pro-Palestine senator
Anthony Albanese has chastised a senator for voting for a Greens motion on Palestine, saying she wasn't elected as an individual but as part of the Labor Party.
New governor-general to bring focus on ‘care, kindness’
Former lawyer and gender equality advocate Sam Mostyn has been sworn in as Australia's 28th governor-general at a ceremony in Canberra.
South African President Ramaphosa to announce cabinet
Officials in South Africa say President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to announce the cabinet positions of the country's unity government.
We don’t diminish people’s pain over Gaza: Treasurer
A rogue Labor senator who vowed to continue crossing the floor to support Palestinian statehood has been indefinitely suspended by the party's leaders.
Sam Mostyn sworn in as 28th governor-general
Laywer, businesswoman and gender equality advocate Sam Mostyn has been sworn in as Australia's governor-general at a ceremony in Canberra.
Sam Mostyn to be sworn in as next governor-general
Former lawyer, business leader and AFL commissioner Sam Mostyn will become Australia's 28th governor-general and just the second woman to take on the role.
Defiant senator suspended from Labor over Palestine
Outspoken Labor senator Fatima Payman has been suspended from the Labor Party caucus after declaring she would cross the floor again on Palestinian statehood.
Labor to meet after defiant senator suspended over Gaza
The government has suspended a senator who vowed to continue crossing the floor in order to support Palestinian statehood.
National Rally wins first round in France: exit polls
Voters have turned out in high numbers for the first round in French elections, with exit polls pointing to a win for the European Union-sceptic National Rally.
French voters flock to polls for parliamentary election
Voters have turned out in high numbers for the first round in French elections, with President Emmanuel Macron seeking a lower house majority for his forces.
Push for Indigenous truth-telling amid voice ‘silence’
The Albanese government is being urged to make progress on Indigenous truth-telling with people left "hurting" following the voice referendum defeat.
Albanese links new energy plan to cost-of-living crisis
Cost-of-living support in the form of tax cuts and higher pay for minimum-wage workers are among changes to come into effect in the new financial year.
Tax cuts to help households ‘catch up’ to rate rises
After a long wait and much political tussling, the stage three tax cuts are finally about to come into effect - and not a moment too soon.
More hip-pocket help, less vaping in new financial year
Cost of living relief in the form of tax cuts and a pay increase for minimum-wage workers are among the changes to come into effect in the new financial year.
Defiant senator faces Labor blowback over Palestine
Outspoken Labor senator Fatima Payman has urged the party to embrace a diversity of views, declaring she would cross the floor again on Palestinian statehood.
Reformist, hardliner to contest run-off Iran election
Iran will hold a run-off presidential election on July 5 after neither of the top candidates secured more than 50 per cent of votes.