Family focus as Minns steps out, Kean taps out in NSW
As Labor's Chris Minns prepares his party to govern in NSW, senior Liberal Matt Kean has stepped aside from a leadership tilt, citing family.
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Greens strike deal with Labor on climate safeguard plan
The Greens will back Labor's safeguard mechanism laws after a deal was struck with Labor on coal and gas projects.
Tax office whistleblower loses bid to halt prosecution
Richard Boyle, who has been charged with releasing protected Australian Tax Office information, has lost a bid to stop his criminal prosecution.
Latitude Group says 14 million customer records stolen
Consumer finance company Latitude Group says 14 million Australian and NZ customers had their records compromised in the hack on its systems.
Teo admits ‘damaging’ patient but claims they knew risk
Prominent brain surgeon Charlie Teo says he does not dispute that he erred by going "too far" during surgery that left a woman permanently damaged.
Senate emotions run high during Nazi symbol ban debate
Liberal senator Sarah Henderson broke down after a Labor minister asked why her colleagues had not condemned her for supporting an under-fire state Liberal.
Macron under pressure to find way out of pension crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron is under pressure to find a way out of the pension reform crisis as hundreds of thousands join a ninth day of protests.
Greens confident of federal result repeat in NSW
The Greens are hoping to hold the balance of power in NSW even as both major parties gun for a clean sweep into government.
Ex-NSW minister given second jail term for corruption
Former NSW Labor minister Ian Macdonald has been jailed again over corrupt conduct in office, this time over his granting of the Doyles Creek mining licence.
Perrottet calls Minns to concede in NSW election
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has called Labor leader Chris Minns to concede defeat as Labor is poised to form a majority government.
Voice support slides as experts reassure on sovereignty
A key figure in the design of the Indigenous voice says constitutional experts almost unanimously agree the federal parliament's supremacy won't be undermined.
France delays King’s visit amid massive demonstrations
President Emmanuel Macron's pension plan and calls for a new round of demonstrations next week have persuaded officials to postpone a visit by King Charles III.
Perrottet urges NSW to get behind Labor premier
Outgoing NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has urged people to get behind Chris Minns as premier regardless of their political persuasion.
Perrottet offers endorsement to new premier Minns
Outgoing NSW premier Dominic Perrottet has gifted a rare endorsement to his political opponent, telling people to get behind his Labor successor Chris Minns.
LNP names candidates 18 months out from Queensland poll
The Queensland state election is due to take place in October 2024 but the Liberal National Party has already named some of its candidates.
SA parliament passes historic voice legislation
The SA parliament has passed historic legislation allowing for an Indigenous voice to parliament with the premier declaring it a powerful show of respect.
Deeming day: Victorian Liberals to decide MP’s fate
Victorian MP Moira Deeming will face the music as Liberal colleagues vote on expelling her from the parliamentary caucus after her part in an anti-trans rally.
Ayres, Liberals hope tide turns on Sydney’s fringe
Vote counting in the NSW election will resume as the Liberal party remains hopeful of keeping a presence in outer suburban communities.
More than enough detail provided on voice: Albanese
The prime minister has challenged Peter Dutton to make his stance on the voice to parliament known, saying his request for more detail was a well-worn tactic.
Business activity goes off the boil as rate rises bite
Private sector activity is softening as rising interest rates, high inflation and softer economic conditions erode demand.
Labor hits winnable seats as Libs sandbag NSW heartland
Both NSW leaders have blitzed a dozen electorates across Sydney as they seek to win over undecided voters and firm up support in key electorates.
Filling up NT jails not the answer to crime: legal body
Legal services have cautioned against hasty bail reforms in the wake of a fatal stabbing of a bottle shop worker.
Australia, China military officials break ice for talks
Security dialogue between Australia and China's defence forces has taken place for the first time since 2019 as the diplomatic deep freeze continues to thaw.
‘Smart’ electric scooter trial to slow risky riders
Electric scooters equipped with artificial intelligence will be used to slow down or stop riders, in a move one company hopes will improve their reputation.
Nationals seek nuclear submarine base in central Qld
The government should consider central Queensland as the home of a new nuclear submarine base, three Nationals parliamentarians say.
Walls closing in on Labor’s $10b social housing fund
The Greens and key crossbenchers are not convinced the Albanese government's social housing fund will do enough to ease Australia's worsening housing crisis.
Union lashed over $1bn Vic consultancy costs complaint
The Victorian Labor government has spent close to $1 billion on consultancy agencies since it was first elected in 2014, new union data shows.
Treasurer tips slimmer commodity budget boost in May
The treasurer has outlined eight areas of "heavy lifting" for the budget, including responsible cost of living relief and funding defence priorities.
Thorpe crawls from cops after crashing anti-trans rally
Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has crawled away from federal police after storming the lectern of a protest against transgender rights outside parliament.
Flood-ravaged Gulf towns call for resilience funding
Queensland towns devastated by flooding have called for $75 million in federal funding for resilience upgrades after enduring months of downpours and isolation.
Only one rent increase a year suggested for Qld tenants
The Queensland government's position on rent caps is clearer after the suggestion of limiting increases prompted backlash from real estate groups.