Laws flagged to deal with court decision on detention
The government is working on emergency legislation following the High Court's decision that indefinite immigration detention is unlawful.
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Social fabric strained amid growing financial pain
Australia's social cohesion is under pressure on multiple fronts, including financial stress and worsening economic inequality.
Cybercrime hits government, business and Australians
Reports of cybercrime have surged in the last 12 months but a government intelligence agency says there are many more instances not reported.
Climate, trade on agenda for Albanese at APEC summit
Anthony Albanese is heading to the United States for the APEC summit where all eyes will be on a highly anticipated meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping.
Growth forecasts take shine off bumper pay packets
Worker pay packets recorded the biggest quarterly jump in the history of the official wage price index survey, but annual growth is still trailing inflation.
‘Petty’: Greens MP punted from Queensland parliament
A Greens MP has spent a day in the sin bin after breaching the rules of the Queensland parliament, with the party leader also in strife.
Health boss backs hospital over fungal infection cases
Queensland's health chief says he would undergo a heart transplant at a Brisbane hospital after five patients suffered fungal infections at the facility.
Billions of litres to be extracted from NT groundwater
The Northern Territory's largest water allocation plan has been released, angering environmentalists and traditional owners.
Albanese argues for political settlement in Middle East
As the prime minister outlined to caucus his approach to the Middle East conflict, a poll has found 36 per cent of Australians believe the country is less safe.
Consumers, businesses still wary about the future
Consumer confidence has taken a hit after another round of interest rate pain, with businesses also cautious about the outlook despite economic resilience.
Disendorsed veteran Liberal MP heads to crossbench
Veteran Liberal MP Russell Broadbent will sit on the crossbench before his retirement at the next election after quitting the party.
Drivers to pay $123b over decades in ‘most-tolled city’
Motorists can expect to pay more than $120 billion on road tolls in NSW by 2060, as driving bodies call for a fairer pricing structure.
War crime whistleblower defends leaking classified info
Lawyers for a whistleblower who revealed allegations of soldiers committing war crimes argue his duty to Australia trumps orders to keep the information secret.
Former UK PM David Cameron in shock return to politics
Former British leader David Cameron has been named as the country's new foreign secretary in a surprise appointment made by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Young Australians want healthy environment right in law
A new report by the Australian Conservation Foundation has found young people believe the right to a healthy environment should be set in law.
Laws targeting dangerous dogs to be introduced in Qld
Five dog breeds are expected to be banned and owners held criminally responsible for attacks under legislation to be tabled in Queensland parliament.
Spending wanes as consumers wait for next big event
Major events have been keeping spending elevated, with consumption in retreat throughout a quieter month.
Former UK PM David Cameron returns as a minister
Former British leader David Cameron has been named as the country's new foreign secretary in a surprise appointment made by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Goalposts for full employment likely shifting: RBA
The rate of joblessness compatible with the Reserve Bank's inflation target is likely to settle somewhere lower than experienced over the past few decades.
Thalidomide survivors to receive formal apology
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will deliver a formal apology in parliament on behalf of the government to survivors of the drug thalidomide and their families.
Criminal trial for war crimes whistleblower to begin
David McBride is facing trial accused of disclosing classified defence information that exposed allegations of Australian soldiers committing war crimes.
Responsibility not to ‘politicise’ conflict: Albanese
The federal government is facing questions over its approach to the Hamas-Israel conflict and calls for a ceasefire.
US House Speaker Johnson floats plan to avert shutdown
A temporary funding measure announced by US Republican Speaker Mike Johnson is unlikely to win support from Democrats or the White House.
Door open for deals with other Pacific nations: Wong
Other Pacific countries could follow Tuvalu's lead and sign security agreements with Australia, with Penny Wong saying the offer is open.
Wong calls on Israel to stop strikes on Gaza hospital
Penny Wong has urged Israel to respect international law and cease its strikes against Gaza's largest hospital as ceasefire calls grow.
Rallies support Palestine, vigil honours Israel victims
Thousands have rallied in support of Palestine across the country, with a vigil also commemorating Israeli hostages taken by Hamas.
‘When will it end?’: urgent calls for ceasefire grow
Imam Kamran Tahir believes a ceasefire is the only way to end the violence in the Middle East, a view increasingly shared by the broader community.
Burger shop blaze clash prompts extra police presence
Extra police will be on the streets after pro-Palestine and pro-Israel groups faced off in Melbourne following a suspicious fire at a burger shop.
Biden to meet Xi in San Francisco, US officials say
US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet on the sidelines of a summit in California, officials say.
Elevate 2042: Queensland beyond the 2032 Olympics
The Queensland government has unveiled a bold 20 year plan for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and beyond with the Elevate 2042 legacy strategy.
Stressed police, paramedics could get better protection
First responders including police and paramedics could soon receive easier access to compensation after major workplace changes cleared a key hurdle.