Research grants review urges reduced ministerial input
Research grant funding allocations will need fewer ministerial interventions to restore trust in the process, an independent review has found.
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Three-strike personal drug use rule expanded in Qld
Changes to Queensland drug laws are expected to divert thousands of people caught with small amounts including cocaine and heroin away from the justice system.
Labor, Coalition at odds over RBA board appointments
As the Albanese government seeks to enact the recommendations of a review of the Reserve Bank, the coalition has queried two new appointments.
Crackdown on businesses faking clean energy credentials
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced a crackdown on companies over-egging their clean energy credentials as the government boosts investment in renewables.
Ghost nets killing marine animals on ‘industrial scale’
The federal government will introduce a raft of projects to tackle fishing nets drifting in Australia's north which present a deadly obstacle for wildlife.
Top legal advice debunks anti-voice campaign, says PM
Opinion from the solicitor-general supports the Albanese government's proposed wording for the Indigenous voice in the constitution.
Aussies together! Citizenship opens for Kiwi residents
Some 400,000 New Zealanders living in Australia will become eligible for citizenship from July, following a huge shift by Anthony Albanese's Labor government.
Battery to bulk up Queensland clean energy capacity
A high-capacity battery capable of supplying 30,000 Queensland homes with electricity for two hours during the evening peak should be running later this year.
RBA rejig promises better decisions and fewer mistakes
A major overhaul of the Reserve Bank of Australia will allow the creation of a new monetary policy board that will be more accountable and hold fewer meetings.
Land council slams Senator Price’s ‘divisive’ approach
The new coalition spokeswoman for Indigenous Australians has appeared in a 'no' campaign ad against the voice, sparking criticism from the Central Land Council.
Treasurer steps in for casino talks as Star loses shine
The NSW treasurer hasn't taken a proposed casino tax hike off the table amid job losses at Star but will soon meet with workers and management.
Total TikTok ban should be next step: US commissioner
A US commissioner has told a federal inquiry a total ban on the social media app TikTok should be considered to deal with possible security concerns.
‘This is our lives’: Voice inquiry hears northern views
Torres Strait Islanders and far north Queenslanders view the voice to parliament as unfinished business, Indigenous leaders have told a parliamentary inquiry.
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Government bails out Porter Davis clients left in limbo
The Victorian government will stump up $15 million to pay back 560 Porter Davis customers who put down a deposit but never had insurance filed by the company.
Cheers: Queensland uncorks bottler of a recycling idea
Queensland is raising a glass to becoming the first to include wine bottles in its 10 cent container deposit scheme.
Quacks told to cut it out in cosmetic surgery crackdown
Laws covering cosmetic surgery are going under the knife in Queensland as the state looks to crack down on "surgeons" with no recognised medical training.
Treasurer appoints two new Reserve Bank board members
Former workplace umpire Iain Ross and corporate director Elana Rubin have been appointed to the board of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
‘Warrior’ Price is right for fight over voice: Dutton
Indigenous senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has been elevated to the shadow cabinet as part of a new-look frontbench unveiled by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
Labor backbencher will not contest Queensland election
Queensland Labor MP Jim Madden will not contest the next state election after "careful consideration" of his physical and mental health.
Liberal Party has a ‘lot of work to do’: retiring MP
Speaking about her retirement from parliament at the next election, Liberal MP Karen Andrews says her party has a lot of lost ground to make up.
New property reforms to complement limits on rent rises: Palaszczuk
Laws limiting rent increases to once a year will be introduced to the Queensland parliament as the premier flags more rental reforms.
Indigenous face double NDIS disadvantage, network says
Reform of the National Disability Insurance Scheme must include a focus on helping Indigenous Australians, an advocacy group says.
Advocates hopeful of single parent support in budget
The federal government is under pressure to boost funding for disadvantaged people in the May budget, with advocates saying there is a clear case for it.
Australian youth justice system broken, report finds
Australia's current approach to youth justice isn't working and a new report calls for children's rights to be placed at the centre to improve outcomes.
Probe finds misconduct but no government heads to roll
The Victorian premier's staff exerted pressure on health bureaucrats to award a lucrative contract to a union but the conduct fell short of corruption.
Dutton plummets to new low, PM lift in latest polling
Support for Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has fallen to new depths in a recent opinion poll, as electoral officials finalise the Aston by-election result.
Owners of dogs responsible for attacks could face jail
Queensland's dangerous dog task force will consider tougher penalties for dog owners after a spate of attacks.
Reasons for secret jailing of former spy revealed
The reasons why former spy Witness J was jailed have been made public after the unprecedented secrecy of his case sparked a review of national security laws.
Uni dorm housing plan ditched in favour of private buys
Buying homes on the private market represents better value than converting disused university beds into emergency accommodation, the Queensland government says.
Spinal unit under microscope amid concerns over care
Queensland Health will evaluate the state's spinal injuries unit amid concerns it's struggling with a lack of resources.
Digging deep in Northern Australia for voice, climate
Federal minister Madeleine King says support by the resources industry for the voice to parliament is "one small way" to help heal past injustices.