Judge heads gay, trans hate crime inquiry
NSW has appointed a Supreme Court judge to oversee a special inquiry to investigate gay and transgender hate crimes committed in Sydney between 1970 and 2010.
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PM won’t budge on federal ICAC
As Labor pledges to legislate a federal corruption watchdog by year's end, the prime minister says he'll only introduce his version if it's unopposed.
WA Liberal Ben Small resigns from Senate
West Australian Liberal Ben Small has tendered his resignation from the Senate after discovering he is a dual citizen of New Zealand.
Independents could have their day at poll
A growing number of independents are contesting seats in the federal election and they could be the crucial factor for who forms government.
Infrastructure props up Nats campaign hope
The Nationals are throwing resources into flipping the seats of the Hunter and Lingiari from Labor but will need to defend territory in Queensland and NSW.
Retailers to enjoy Easter sales boost
New research predicts retailers will enjoy a $7.1 billion sales boost this Easter holiday weekend, with Saturday one of the top 10 trading days of the year.
Leaders contradicted in campaign ‘pause’
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Labor leader Anthony have both been contradicted by members of their own sides during the Good Friday "pause" in campaigning.
PM’s security detail in Tassie car crash
A security car in the prime minister's detail has rolled and crashed on a Tasmanian road, with officers taken to hospital for treatment.
Tudge staffer wants payout details freed
The former staffer of federal MP Alan Tudge wants to release the government from confidentiality over the settlement she received.
Queensland lifts vax, check-in mandates
Unvaccinated Queenslanders can return to many venues after changes to mandates officially came into effect.
Qld lures tradies for flood recovery
Queensland has launched a campaign to encourage interstate tradies to relocate and help with the southeast flood clean-up.
New sanctions for 14 Russian businesses
Australia has slapped fresh sanctions on 14 Russian state-owned businesses in the wake of the Ukrainian invasion.
Queensland leads nation in carbon farming
An industry scorecard finds Australia is leading the world on carbon farming, but uncertainty hangs over the sector with Labor pledging a review if elected.
PM defends delay on integrity commission
Scott Morrison has denied he broke a campaign promise by not setting up a national integrity commission during the government's recent term in office.
PM announces Tas timber industry support
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a support package for the forest products industry including a national innovation institute based in Tasmania.
Queensland Health under pressure from new Omicron wave of COVID-19
Queensland's acting premier Steve Miles says the state has one of the world's best health systems but admits it is under pressure amid COVID-19.
Biden accuses Russia of Ukraine genocide
Russian leader Vladimir Putin is attempting to "wipe out the idea" of being Ukrainian, US President Joe Biden says, speaking of a genocide in eastern Europe.
‘No doubt’ of Russian war crimes: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says claims of Russian war crimes in Ukraine are beyond doubt, as investigations continue into possible chemical weapon use.
Rate rise risk unnerves mortgage holders
Households with a mortgage have posted a steep drop in confidence due to concerns a cash rate rise by the RBA is just months away.
Job losses ‘voluntary’ at factory site: PM
The prime minister has been forced to address reports a manufacturing facility he visited on Tuesday is reducing workers to outsource overseas.
Government under fire for refinery pledge
Scott Morrison has received criticism for inaction on climate change following the government's $250 million commitment for oil refineries.
Greens’ power balance to end coal and gas
Greens leader Adam Bandt says the minor party is on track to hold the balance of power after the election and will demand an end to gas and coal projects.
Election not about popularity contest: PM
The prime minister has made an election campaign blitz through marginal seats in Sydney in an attempt to spruik the government's economic management.
Triple zero calls spike in Qld virus wave
Queensland has recorded a huge spike in demand for ambulances as a second Omicron wave puts thousands of health workers in quarantine and isolation.
New Darwin port to boost jobs, security
Nationals leader and Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has unveiled details of a $1.5 billion port facility in Darwin on the campaign trail in the NT.
Consumers, business upbeat ahead of poll
Consumers and business have entered a long six-week federal election campaign in a relatively upbeat mood.
Next PM urged to prioritise climate action
It will be six weeks before we know the identity of Australia's next prime minister but they are already being lobbied hard to prioritise climate change.
Students claim moral win on climate harm
Eight students who failed in a bid to win legal protection from climate change harms won't take the case further but say they've had a moral win.
Albanese keen to move on from slip-up
Anthony Albanese has sought to move away from his economic gaffe, aiming to shift debate back towards policy as Liberal attacks over the slip-up continue.
Palmer, WA premier seek aggravated damages
Billionaire Clive Palmer and West Australian Premier Mark McGowan are each seeking aggravated damages in their defamation case before the Federal Court.
GetUp outlines target seats for election
Left-wing advocacy outfit GetUp will target a slate of seats across NSW, Queensland and the Northern Territory as it aims to dethrone the Morrison government.