Robodebt officials ‘co-wrote’ vital report
Human Services department officials had the opportunity to contribute to a Commonwealth Ombudsman report
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Newspoll shows lift for Labor and Albanese
Labor leader Anthony Albanese has enjoyed a surge in support as preferred prime minister, the latest Newspoll shows.
Higgins speaks about court impact
Brittany Higgins has highlighted the impact the criminal justice system has on people who come forward with sexual assault complaints.
Key robodebt documents won’t be released
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has decided only one of 12 requested documents from the failed robodebt scheme will be released to the public.
Tough decisions loom as energy prices bite
NSW Treasurer Matt Kean said the state government will support the Commonwealth capping energy prices but implored his federal counterparts to move quickly.
Tough punishment for Qld animal abusers
Queenslanders who breach their duty of care to pets and livestock face fines of more than $250,000 or three years in jail under new animal welfare laws.
Gender fix for Qld birth certificates
New laws will make it easier for people to have their gender accurately shown on Queensland legal documents without undergoing sexual reassignment surgery.
Boost for young children with a disability
Young children with a newly-diagnosed disability or emerging developmental concerns can access projects backed by $13.8 million in federal government funding.
Feds call for unity to lower energy prices
Federal ministers have urged the states and territories to put their differences aside and do their bit to lower energy prices.
Court ends special master in Trump probe
A US federal appeals court has ended an independent review of documents seized from Donald Trump's Florida estate.
Climate targets back on course: Bowen
Chris Bowen says climate measures are on target to reduce emissions by 40 per cent by 2030, after stalling under the former coalition government.
Stealthing to be treated as rape in Queensland
Queensland's sexual violence laws will be overhauled to protect victims after a landmark review called for sweeping change.
Lachlan Murdoch to front defamation trial
Media mogul Lachlan Murdoch will appear in person to give evidence during a defamation trial against Australian publisher Crikey scheduled for early 2023.
Debate over energy price cap heats up
The possibility of price caps on fossil fuels has sparked concern from some state leaders as the government looks to lock down a plan to lower energy prices.
Territories given euthanasia voting rights
Parliament has repealed laws preventing the ACT and Northern Territory from legislating on voluntary assisted dying.
Prosecution drops Bruce Lehrmann rape case
The man accused of raping Brittany Higgins will not face a retrial because of the impacts renewed proceedings would have on her mental health.
Workplace rule changes become law
The federal government's workplace relations changes, which will introduce multi-employer bargaining, have been waved through parliament.
Long road ahead to end harassment at work
Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins is urging employers and workers to continue the momentum to end workplace harassment for future generations.
Workplace law overhaul comes to a head
The government is pushing to have its workplace law overhaul passed by Christmas, saying it will get wages moving and ease cost of living pressures.
Deal to cut energy costs closer, says PM
The federal government is edging nearer to a plan to ease energy costs, with the prime minister confident a deal can be struck.
Manufacturing sector contracts in November
The manufacturing sector has contracted after three months of flatlining, in a sign that less-than-favourable economic conditions are now hurting.
Home price downturn now more subdued
The residential property downturn endures for the seventh month in a row, although the pace of decline has started to wind back.
Greens seek new Morrison inquiry referral
Greens leader Adam Bandt is calling for a new referral to parliament's privileges committee relating to Scott Morrison's secret ministries.
Medibank hackers declare ‘case closed’
The Medibank hackers declared "case closed" after dumping a final tranche of stolen data, as Australia's information commissioner launches an investigation.
Albanese likens Uluru words to Lincoln address
The Uluru Statement from the Heart has been described as the Australian equivalent to the inspiring address delivered by revered US president Abraham Lincoln.
NSW wind farm defies high-profile critics
The official opening of a wind farm near Canberra has been more than 10 years in the making, but landowners are now "drinking silver" from the revenue stream.
COVID protests grow in China’s Guangzhou
Protesters' clashes with police in Guangzhou have marked an escalation in rallies against China's strict COVID-19 rules.
‘Hands off our generators’: Palaszczuk
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has warned she will not sacrifice Queenslanders' energy rebates as the federal government looks to intervene in the gas market.
Help NSW DV perpetrators to change: report
The system in NSW should find ways to motivate domestic violence perpetrators to seek help, such as a desire to be a better parent, a report has found.
Anti-corruption watchdog clears parliament
The National Anti-Corruption Commission will start its work holding politicians and officials to account next year after new laws were passed in parliament.
Inflation down but consumer pain lingers
Cost of living pressures eased slightly last month, although it's still too early to call the turning point for inflation.