Housing, jobs on federal parliament agenda
It may be budget week in federal parliament but there are a number of other priorities for the Albanese government, including housing and job security.
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Review details benefits of exclusive Sam Smith concert
The South Australian government has revealed the full benefits of an exclusive Sam Smith concert which drew heavy criticism.
Budget cost shifting not about ‘slash and cut and burn’
The federal government assures its almost $18 billion in re-prioritised spending is sensible and won't drain programs of money they need.
South Australia woos backers for green hydrogen, steel
The world needs South Australian-made green hydrogen, ammonia and steel to meet net-zero emission targets, Premier Peter Malinauskas will tell investors.
Brawling NSW Nationals elect Dubbo MP as leader
The NSW Nationals have elected Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders as the new party leader after a feud broke out one day before the return of parliament.
Payment boost for single parents as age limit lifted
The cut-off for the single parent payment will be raised from eight years to 14 for the youngest child under changes in the federal budget.
Budget tipped to go back in black, debts reduced
The federal budget is forecasting a near $4 billion surplus for this financial year and smaller deficits over the forward estimates.
Millions on track for budget energy bill relief
Households and small businesses could receive hundreds of dollars in energy bill support through deals brokered between federal and state governments.
Billion-dollar gas tax plan faces a major hurdle
The opposition wants more detail before backing the government's plan to overhaul the petroleum resource rent tax, while the Greens say it needs to go further.
PM’s coronation attendance and pledge to King ‘crucial’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is honoured to have represented Australia at the coronation of King Charles.
Petroleum tax changes to give Aussies a ‘fairer return’
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced changes to the petroleum resource rent tax which he says will mean the offshore LNG industry pays more tax, sooner.
‘Drover’s dog’ could deliver budget surplus: Coalition
The coalition has rained on any sense of achievement Jim Chalmers might feel if he delivers a budget surplus, saying the test will be if it can be maintained.
Liberals to look local for Stuart Robert replacement
A by-election will be triggered in the Queensland seat of Fadden following the retirement of Liberal MP Stuart Robert.
RBA flags inflation concern over tighter rental squeeze
The red-hot rental market is one source of uncertainty hanging over the Reserve Bank's plan to hammer down inflation.
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National body to ease shock of clean energy transition
The federal budget will fund a national authority to manage the job losses and opportunities in switching from coal-fired power to widespread renewable energy.
New coal mines plans buried by federal minister
The China Stone Coal and Range Coal projects have been cancelled because the companies involved have not being willing to show how they would protect nature.
State Libs urge Dutton to stay out of exiled MP ‘mess’
The Victorian Liberals say an intervention from the federal party is unnecessary after an exiled MP announced plans for legal action against senior figures.
Premier highlights social media’s role in youth crime
Young people boasting about crimes on social media can lead to copycats, and platforms have a role to play in moderating posts, the Queensland premier says.
Assange backers buoyed as PM says ‘enough is enough’
Comments by Australia's prime minister and opposition leader on Julian Assange's fate send a strong signal to the US, supporters of the WikiLeaks founder say.
Australian in Sudan told ‘no baby passport, no return’
An Australian woman stuck in Sudan with her eight-month-old baby says she's been told they can't come home unless the child has a passport.
Albanese steps around republic debate before coronation
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged Australians to respect institutions such as the royal family while praising King Charles' concerns about the future.
Short-term budget bounce but long-term pressures remain
A temporary boost to the budget bottom line will be welcome but fast-growing spending is likely to keep pressure on federal government finances.
Judge chides Attorney-General over ‘personal decision’
Adam Cranston helped divert more than $105 million from the tax office, but a judge is "profoundly unhappy" taxpayers will no longer fund his defence.
Deputy premier slams critics for ‘politicising’ tragedy
The Palaszczuk government has touted a young offenders program while accusing its critics of politicising a tragedy as it defends its approach to youth crime.
Treasurer calls on banks to give rate rises to savers
Jim Chalmers says savers are unhappy that banks aren't passing on interest rate hikes to them as quickly as they are to borrowers.
Liberal MP eyes legal fight for party ban ‘do-over’
Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming says she will make good on a threat to formally challenge her nine-month suspension, launching legal action.
Budget issues won’t influence myki contract call: govt
Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll has rejected speculation Victoria's budget bottom line could lead the government to seek a cheap fix to the myki system.
Pressure builds on Greens to back $10b housing fund
The Greens have been urged to support the government's $10 billion housing fund, which guarantees 1200 affordable and social homes to each state and territory.
Contest brews over sport versus politics for voice vote
The 'yes' and 'no' campaigns for an Indigenous voice in the constitution are going head-to-head over whether sporting codes should join the debate.
Indigenous leaders urge King apology before coronation
Representatives from 12 nations of the Commonwealth including Australia have called on King Charles III to formally apologise for the effects of colonisation.
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‘Cooking the climate’ with subsidies for gas producers
Record taxpayer dollars paid to traditional energy firms are "cooking the climate" when budgets should be funding action to stop climate change, research shows.