Knife search powers widened, new rules for youth crime
Police will be able to search for knives in shopping centres, sports stadiums and public transport under expanded laws.
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Higgins’ police report detailed to defamation trial
A police report detailing Brittany Higgins' night out with friends before she was allegedly raped in Parliament House have been read at a defamation trial.
Offenders sent DV victim data in police system blunder
Victims including some involved in domestic violence matters have had their addresses forwarded to offenders after a police data glitch.
‘Investment in disabled lives’: NDIS costs curb pledge
Changes aimed at reining in costs of the NDIS are being criticised by advocates but people on the disability scheme are being assured their needs will be met.
Plenty of pots left to stir for this retiring pollie
Labor MP Graham Perrett is retiring from politics but the firebrand Queenslander has not finished stirring the pot in parliament.
Australia, Taiwan unite to target China’s ‘deceit’
Labor and Liberal senators have criticised China's attempt to claim sovereignty over Taiwan and accused Beijing of misrepresenting Australia's stance.
Economic lifeline for energy workers as plants close
Workers at coal and gas-fired power plants that are set for closure will be offered a raft of support including paid retraining and redeployment under new laws.
Harris takes on Gaza war, tyranny in convention finale
Kamala Harris has summoned Americans to fight tyranny and chart a "new way forward" as she accepted the Democratic party's nomination for president.
Indonesia halts plan to revise election law amid unrest
Indonesian MPs have cancelled plans to ratify revisions to election laws after protesters rallied in front of the parliament building and clashed with police.
Stacks of prison punishments ‘unlawful, unjust’
Tina was awaiting trial when she asked for help with her drug problem. A damning report has found she was instead charged with failing a drug test.
Calls for gambling ads ban to prevent gendered violence
A panel of experts tasked with urgently investigating Australia's gender-based violence crisis has recommended gambling advertising and alcohol restrictions.
Pledge sinks in $192m to help keep Barrier Reef afloat
Run-off has threatened the Great Barrier Reef's plants and animal species for years, but this could change as the government funds water quality programs.
CFMEU is down but the court battle may be just starting
A possible court challenge could threaten the government's attempt to tackle the CFMEU's alleged corrupt behaviour and criminal links.
Former MP’s penalty doubled for election Facebook posts
Former Liberal MP Andrew Laming has had his fines doubled on appeal over three Facebook posts found to have breached the law around election campaigns.
Mother, daughter accused of people-smuggling conspiracy
A mother and daughter on temporary visas have been arrested over an alleged people-smuggling scheme after non-citizens were discovered in Australia's northwest.
Path to NT power paved with promises of more police
On the eve of the election, Territorian concerns about crime have again led the parties to make a swag of promises on policing.
Mayors urged to pitch for housing infrastructure cash
Queensland's opposition has guaranteed at least $1 billion will be provided for regional housing infrastructure projects if elected in October.
CFMEU administrator vows ‘zero tolerance’ on corruption
The CFMEU will undertake "vital" advocacy for its members and have zero tolerance for corruption, the troubled union's newly-appointed administrator says.
Country Liberals hand Labor crushing defeat in NT poll
Labor has been bundled out of office in the NT after a massive election swing, with the incoming leader heralding "a new day and a new chapter".
RFK Jr joins Trump at rally after dropping out of race
Independent US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr has suspended his campaign and has endorsed Republican Donald Trump.
Jacqui Lambie Network MPs out of party
Two Jacqui Lambie Network MPs have parted ways with the party and will serve as independents.
Lib’s return to office brings familiar promises for NT
Labor's red sea across the Australian mainland is over after Lia Finnochiaro and the Country Liberals' thumping victory in the Northern Territory.
Ousted MPs in talks for new deal with minority premier
Tasmania's minority Liberal government will hang on to its grip on power, with two newly independent MPs working on another deal with Premier Jeremy Rockliff.
Australian right-to-disconnect laws come into effect
Australian workers will have the right to disconnect from work outside of paid hours but businesses have concerns while a HR expert fears many aren't ready.
Australia’s first parliament marks 200th anniversary
August 25 marks exactly 200 years since the inaugural meeting of NSW Parliament's Upper House, making it Australia's first parliament.
Renegade senator quits LNP to start his own party
Queensland LNP Senator Gerard Rennick says he is creating his own political party to bring "bread and butter" issues into Senate debates.
Renegade senator to ‘stir the pot’ after LNP defection
Former LNP senator Gerard Rennick wants to use his independence to push for tax reform, making super voluntary and scrapping a generous defined benefits scheme.
Frustrated flyers face long wait for fairer aviation
Passengers could be reimbursed for cancelled or delayed flights under a charter of rights for airline travellers, but the measures are some way in the distance.
Labor to examine NT fallout ahead of federal poll: PM
Anthony Albanese says the federal government will examine the implications of NT Labor's loss in the territory election, ahead of next year's national vote.
Construction workers plan protests over takeover move
Unions are set to hold protests as a legal battle looms over the government placing the CFMEU's construction arm and associated branches into administration.
Amazon, Bunnings to face new questions over customers
Executives from major household brands will front an inquiry into competition practices as the nation's leaders aim to make products cheaper for Australians.