Labor aims to stop home care fee rorts
A Labor government will put a cap on the administration and management fees of home care providers, as it continues its focus on the aged care sector.
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Funding limbo for Qld floods buyback plan
Flood affected Queensland residents face uncertainty with a State Government plan to buy back or retrofit homes dependant on federal support.
Russia crimes ‘larger than Balkan wars’
Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has called for further sanctions and embargoes on Russian imports as details of alleged war crimes continue to emerge.
PM rejects ‘slurs’ over Lib preselection
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has rejected accusations of racism, pointing to comments by Lebanese leaders affirming his good character.
PM, Labor hit the road in marginal seats
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is spruiking the government's economic credentials in Melbourne while his challenger is targeting marginal seats in Queensland.
PM and Albanese primed for poll showdown
Scott Morrison was in Tasmania just days out from firing the starting gun for the May election, while Anthony Albanese held a Labor rally in Brisbane.
More refugees out of detention: supporters
More than a dozen refugees have reportedly been released from Australian immigration detention facilities, including from Melbourne's Park Hotel.
Yemen factions back two-month truce: UN
United Nations special envoy Hans Grundberg says Yemen's warring parties have agreed to a two-month ceasefire.
Aust, India sign ‘watershed’ trade deal
Australia has signed a long-awaited free trade deal with India after years of negotiation, delivering benefits for exporters and importers.
Liberals rule out hidden taxes in budget
The faux election campaign continues, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison taking Labor to task over tax plans and the opposition accusing him of wasting money.
Aged care pay rise not in federal budget
The federal government has not yet budgeted for an aged care worker pay rise, ahead of a Fair Work Commission decision on the issue later this year.
Bullock appointed Reserve Bank deputy
The Reserve Bank of Australia has its first female deputy governor in its 62-year history, Michele Bullock, who replaces the retiring Guy Debelle.
Ukraine envoy lists lethal aid wish list
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed Australia will meet a request by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and send Bushmaster army vehicles.
Aged care reform pledge as election looms
Anthony Albanese has used his budget reply speech to pledge $2.56 billion to help the country's aged care sector, with the election just weeks away.
Disaster victims want ‘pieces’ picked up
Australia's disaster relief agency boss says crisis affected people now expect governments will "just step up and pick up the pieces".
Concern over alleged war criminal entry
Human rights groups are calling for an inquiry into how an accused war criminal was able to enter Australia at least twice and attend public events in 2019.
Sino-Solomons pact forces military rethink
The defence force's joint operations chief says Chinese navy vessels in the Solomons would change Australian military operations.
‘Mongrel’ Qld MP snaps at party processes
Queensland LNP MP George Christensen says party discipline has resulted in the loss of individuality, critical thinking and true representation in parliament.
AFP to protect 3000 election candidates
The Australian Federal Police have stood up a dedicated task force to protect candidates during the upcoming election after threats were levelled against MPs.
Ukraine president issues plea to Australia
Australia has announced further military aid for Ukraine and economic measures targeting Russia as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addresses parliament.
Albanese outlines aged care sector reform
Anthony Albanese used his budget reply speech to outline changes to aged care should Labor win the next election.
Further Australian aid for Ukraine flagged
Ahead of the Ukrainian president addressing the Australian parliament on Thursday, the prime minister has spoken of further support for the invaded nation.
Carbon price will return under Greens
The Greens say they will bring back a price on carbon if they are placed in the balance of power after the federal election expected in May.
From Greece to Qld Speaker, Fouras saluted
An immigrant from a rural Greek village has been remembered as a passionate and energetic politician and popular Speaker of the Queensland Parliament.
Industry sectors fear waning COVID support
The federal budget provided funding to prepare the health system for an expected COVID surge in winter but industries are concerned the ball could be dropped.
Government prepares for winter COVID spike
The federal budget, released on Tuesday night, provides funding to prepare the health system for an expected COVID-19 and flu spike in winter.
Concerns budget spend will fuel inflation
Global credit rating agencies have given a nod of approval to the federal budget, but economists see pre-election handouts further fuelling inflation.
Budget a measure for tough times: Morrison
The prime minister says the budget is about more than getting re-elected after Treasurer Josh Frydenberg unveiled a number of short-term sweeteners.
Morrison brushes off Lib senator’s swipe
Scott Morrison has dismissed an attack by NSW senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells labelling him unfit to be leader, saying being criticised is part of the job.
Outgoing Liberal senator lashes Morrison
Concetta Fierravanti-Wells - who lost a winnable spot on the NSW Liberal Senate ticket - has savaged Prime Minister Scott Morrison in a fiery speech.
Billions set aside for COVID winter fight
Out-of-pocket costs for prescriptions will be reduced for millions of people, while Medicare funding will increase over the next five years.