Staged lift to criminal responsibility age irks experts
Raising the age of criminal responsibility to 14 in Victoria will be staggered under a government plan criticised by advocates and opponents.
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Disaster duty undermines key defence force role: report
Calling on defence forces to help with disaster recovery undermines their ability to protect the nation in the face of growing risks, a major review has found.
Dodgy funeral company banked on Centrepay for payments
The Save Sorry Business Coalition is lobbying the federal government to do more in the budget to help Indigenous people ripped off by an unscrupulous company.
Millions to be spent on research into long COVID
The federal government will inject $50 million into long COVID research as a committee outlined plans for a national database of the virus.
Security threats trigger rethink of Australia’s defence
Australia should shift its focus to long-range missiles and onshore ammunition manufacturing, the declassified version of a major defence review says.
Comedy festival mulls Humphries tribute amid backlash
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival says it is looking to pay tribute to Barry Humphries, but stands by the decision to change an award named after him.
Super tax tweak to slug top 10pct, Treasury docs reveal
A 20-year-old earning an average wage now isn't expected to be captured by government changes to super tax concessions until they reach their sixties.
Australians honour defence personnel, past and present
More than 100 years since the Gallipoli landings, thousands have gathered at dawn services across the country to remember Anzac troops.
Skills shortage biggest enemy of defence shake up
A major defence review has found gaps in Australia's capabilities and the need to secure the nation's energy and trade security as well as upskill workers.
Australian flag lowered at home, abroad for Anzac Day
As those who died in service to the nation are remembered there are calls to improve the treatment of veterans, especially from the Korean and Vietnam wars.
Thousands attend Anzac services across Queensland
Crowds have gathered in the thousands across Queensland to mark the 108th anniversary of the landings at Gallipoli.
Defence review release date ‘disgraceful’: Coalition
Releasing the defence strategic review the day before Anzac Day was "disgraceful and disrespectful", the opposition says.
Abbott urges PM to restart Indigenous voice process
Tony Abbott says the upcoming referendum on an Indigenous voice will leave Australia 'embittered and divided', whether or not the proposal is successful.
RBA rate calls still face potential parliament veto
The RBA's reviewers have called for greater independence for the central bank but say the government will still be able to step in if the board goes rogue.
British Deputy PM Raab resigns after bullying probe
UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab's resignation means a third senior minister has departed over their personal conduct since PM Rishi Sunak took office.
Missiles loaded onto defence wishlist, hard cuts marked
A strategic review of Australia's defence force has recommended a greater focus on long-range missiles as well as a reduction in land vehicles.
Kiwis blimmin’ thrilled by Aussie citizenship embrace
Australia's Anthony Albanese and New Zealand's Chris Hipkins will meet in Brisbane this weekend after momentous changes to citizenship rules.
UK deputy PM quits after bullying investigation
UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has resigned after an investigation into complaints he bullied civil servants
New Zealand PM welcomes drop in Australian deportations
As New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins heads across the Tasman to meet Anthony Albanese, he is heartened fewer Kiwis are being deported from Australia.
Citizenship pledge sparks fears of NZ brain drain
Both sides of New Zealand politics agree the lure of Australian citizenship for Kiwis makes it important to lift the standard of living at home.
Hard defence cuts on agenda following strategic review
More details are expected following a strategic review of Australia's defence force, recommending a focus on long-range missiles and fewer land vehicles.
Going with the flow to charge a clean energy revolution
Non-lithium batteries may be needed for the next era of cutting-edge energy and a local firm has already done the hard yards on making them safe.
Albanese, Hipkins toast trans-Tasman renewal over snags
Anthony Albanese met with New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins on Sunday after momentous changes to Australian citizenship for Kiwis.
Humphries’ friends slam comedy festival ‘disgrace’
Organisers of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival have been criticised for not celebrating the comedy legend.
Urgent revamp needed for out-of-date defence force
A declassified version of a major defence review has recommended Australia shift its focus to long-range missiles and onshore ammunition manufacturing.
Doubled rebate makes Queensland most generous state for electric vehicle purchases
Queensland has doubled the subsidy for people who buy electric vehicles with a new purchase price of up to $68,000 with a $6000 rebate on offer.
Financial pain not over by any stretch as fears mount
Financial stress levels are low but an unexpected expense can easily push borrowers over the edge, Australian Banking Association head Anna Bligh says.
PM Albanese to attend NATO security summit
Australia will be represented by the prime minister at the NATO security summit in Europe for the second consecutive year.
Ukrainians urge greater action on Russia propaganda
Ukrainian Australians have been regularly targeted by Russian propaganda and death threats, a parliamentary inquiry into foreign interference has heard.
The good oil has petroleum giants paying more tax
Oil and gas companies are pushing back on changes to tax that could result in the industry paying more, as the prospect of the change becomes more likely.
New Liberal leader speaks out on NSW party’s future
Moderate Sydney MP Mark Speakman will lead the NSW Liberals in opposition as a vote for the party's deputy leader was delayed.