Deportation, travel ban and dogs in detention laws pass
Three migration bills giving the government extensive powers to deport non-citizens and bar entry to Australia for some nationalities have passed the Senate.
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Early election ‘stunt’ to ram through housing bill
The government has failed to pass its housing legislation through the Senate a second time, giving it the first trigger to call a double dissolution election.
Easier PTSD compensation, worker protection step closer
First responders with post-traumatic stress disorder and workers facing domestic violence may soon have greater protections, with laws closer to passing.
Fresh staffing scandal linked to NSW transport minister
The office of NSW Minister for Transport Jo Haylen unlawfully directed a department to appoint a specific person to a new position, the opposition says.
Worker protections sooner on the cards as bill split
Further protections and access to support for workers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and domestic violence could soon become a reality.
‘Political operative’s’ Labor ties raised three times
NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen won't reveal why her chief of staff has resigned as senior public servants confirm he was warned over a Labor-linked staffer.
Premier admits oversight in Opera House solidarity move
As a Sydney council prepares to fly the Palestinian flag, the NSW premier has apologised over the fallout of lighting the Sydney Opera House in Israeli colours.
Latham and second MP quit One Nation over ‘money grab’
One Nation may as well be known in NSW as One MP after Mark Latham and a long-time colleague quit the party and accused officials of misusing taxpayer funds.