Labor integrity bill heads to parliament
Labor's anti-corruption body bill will be put before the federal parliament on Wednesday following revelations it will cost $262 million over four years.
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Queensland nabs millions in suspected dirty cash
Millions of dollars in suspected criminal proceeds have been seized in Queensland, the state's anti-corruption watchdog revealed as NSW mulls similar laws.
Australia not safe from economic downturn
The troubles facing the global economy are far from over and Australia is unlikely to get away unscathed, an OECD report says.
Paralympian to chair disability board
The National Disability Insurance Agency has a person with a disability as its chair for the first time, with Paralympian Kurt Fearnley named in the role.
Motorists warned to fill up ahead of tax
Petrol prices are expected to jump about 25 cents a litre during the next few weeks after the fuel excise tax is reinstated in full.
AFP launch investigation into Optus breach
An Australian Federal Police investigation has been launched to find those responsible for the Optus data breach and stop identity fraud of customers.
Labor to ‘refresh’ referendum laws
Labor is continuing to review how to best put the referendum question to enshrine an Indigenous voice to Parliament to the Australian public.
Far-right triumphs in Italy’s election
Far-right party leader Giorgia Meloni is striking a moderate tone as preliminary election results show her alliance set to form government in Italy.
PM to attend Shinzo Abe state funeral
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will lead a delegation including three former prime ministers to Japan for the funeral of former prime minister Shinzo Abe.
NSW premier says 2023 poll will be close
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says the next state election will be "very close" and is playing up his track record on natural disasters and the pandemic.
PNG gets high-level rugby league support
The Australian government has announced further support for rugby league in Papua New Guinea on the eve of an international football clash in Brisbane.
Marles looks at early nuclear sub delivery
Defence Minister Richard Marles is due to be handed an interim report on Australia's decision to acquire nuclear propelled submarines in November.
Put up budget policy or sit down: Labor
Jane Hume has called on the government to focus on cost of living measures leading to Labor accusing the opposition of not offering anything constructive.
Australia wants UN Security Council reform
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says the United Nations Security Council should be reformed to ensure it remains "genuinely committed" to UN Charter values.
AFL ‘no place for discrimination’: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used a pre-grand final breakfast to speak out against discrimination and highlight an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Nuclear subs could arrive sooner from US
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reaffirmed Australia's commitment to the AUKUS treaty, marking its anniversary as a plan to expedite submarines emerges.
Government to cut up cashless welfare card
The federal government is moving to dump the cashless welfare debit card and make income management voluntary in the communities where it was trialled.
Albanese to host PNG PM for league clash
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape will visit Australia this weekend ahead of the Prime Minister's XIII rugby league matches in Brisbane.
Coalition, Labor say low risk of recession
The Labor government and federal opposition believe Australia's economic fundamentals are strong, but there are headwinds coming from overseas.
Wong meets with Chinese counterpart at UN
Penny Wong has urged her Chinese counterpart to de-escalate tensions over Taiwan amid more direct rhetoric from the US president.
Marchers unlikely to be on rape trial jury
ACT Chief Justice Lucy McCallum says potential jurors in the Brittany Higgins case will need to "search their souls" to ensure they're impartial.
Granny flat fix to help Qld home crisis
More home owners will be able to rent out their granny flats as the Queensland government flags planning changes in a bid to increase affordable housing.
Parliament returns to farewell Queen
The official condolence motion for Queen Elizabeth will be spoken to and passed in both chambers of federal parliament.
Queen a ‘rare, reassuring’ constant: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have led tributes to the late Queen in parliament.
Impact of late Queen ‘exceeds expectation’
Governor-General David Hurley led Australia's national memorial for the Queen in Canberra, with the prime minister and opposition leader also paying tribute.
Australia condemns Putin’s nuclear threat
The Australian government has condemned the Russian president's threat to use nuclear weapons, as Canberra considers additional military aid for Ukraine.
Ex ice addict welcomes Perrottet reforms
Offering counselling to people caught with small amounts of drugs could help users kick their addictions, a recovering addict says.
NSW govt’s $500m response to ice inquiry
Drug users in NSW will have more opportunities to get help before ending up in jail, as part of the government's long-awaited $500m response to the ice inquiry.
Increase in Victorian euthanasia deaths
The number of voluntary assisted deaths in Victoria increased by about one third in 2021-22 with a report finding the law is operating as intended.
No ‘legal basis’ for Higgins’ TV interview
The prosecution in the Brittany Higgins case will not rely on interviews with Network Ten's The Project during the trial of the man accused of raping her.
Ukraine calls for more Bushmasters
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has met her Ukrainian counterpart in New York, where a request for further Australian military assistance was made.