Eye of political storm nears as focus turns to polls
After passing a flurry of bills at the eleventh hour, Labor is spruiking its wins ahead of a much-anticipated federal election.
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Liberal Senator Simon Birmingham has announced his retirement from politics, and has given a heartfelt speech in a farewell to parliament.
Reforms imposing limits for donations to political candidates have been delayed after the federal government failed to reach an agreement with the opposition.
The federal government has struck an eleventh-hour deal with the Greens to pass dozens of laws through parliament on the final sitting day of the year.
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‘Knee-jerk reaction’ social media ban set to pass
A proposed social media ban for children under the age of 16 has been criticised for being rushed as a parliamentary inquiry is due to hand down a report.
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Smaller deposits to soon help Australians buy a home
As the Greens agree to back landmark reforms to help first-home buyers, the housing minister says the new schemes won't be a cure-all for issues in the sector.
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Rush to pass social media ban angers experts, MPs
A proposed social media ban for children aged under 16 has prompted strong debate in a parliamentary committee, with experts split on how effective it will be.
With about 30 pieces of legislation to pass and just a few days to do it, Labor is blaming others as the pressure mounts on the federal government.
The federal government has walked away from its misinformation bill intended to stop the spread of conspiracy theories.
Teens under 16 will be banned from popular social media platforms under a world-first legal age limit but there's a push to bring forward the start date.
Up to 80,000 non-citizens could be removed from Australia in a bill proposed by the government, a Senate inquiry has been told.
Australia is defending an international court after it issued warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant.
Australia’s $230 billion Future Fund is being encouraged to invest in housing, energy transition, infrastructure, reports MICHELLE GRATTAN.
The federal opposition has backed out of supporting plans to impose a limit on international university students, saying it would not address immigration concerns.
Chinese President Xi Jinping says his country's ties to Australia are gaining ground despite a rocky past.
Capping the amount a political candidate can receive by one person and how much billionaires can spend Australia-wide has been welcomed by the peak union body.
After confronting the British monarch during his royal visit to Australia, independent senator Lidia Thorpe has been officially censured by her colleagues.
New opposition Leader Leanne Castley has unveiled her shadow ministry, sharing portfolios across seven MLAs, including newcomers Deborah Morris and Chiaka Barry.
Businesses will have to accept cash for essentials under a government plan.
