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All states and territories will review their alcohol laws as part of national cabinet’s response to the domestic violence crisis.

States to probe alcohol laws for links to domestic violence

Each state and territory will investigate whether they should shorten trading hours or limit online delivery options, bringing alcohol into the national conversation about gendered violence.

  • Natassia Chrysanthos

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Labor adds billions to state deals on housing

Albanese struck a deal with state and territory leaders on Friday to inject more cash into construction, including a five-year agreement on social housing.

  • David Crowe
Molly Ticehurst’s alleged murderer, Daniel Billings, was released on bail just weeks ago after being accused of sexually assaulting her.

‘Can’t have another Molly’: NSW says ‘all options’ are on the table on domestic violence

The NSW government has left the door open to a royal commission ahead of a crucial meeting of cabinet on violence against women and children.

  • Michael McGowan
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and SA Premier Peter Malinauskas at a national cabinet meeting last year.

Leaders weigh plan to track domestic violence offenders

The prime minister has also warned about the way boys and men are gaining access to violent and misogynistic content online, raising the prospect of new measures.

  • David Crowe and Natassia Chrysanthos
The state and federal governments will split the costs of a new disability system run through schools and childcare, to ease pressure on the NDIS.

Families to be diverted to new scheme to rein in NDIS costs

Children with autism and developmental difficulties will receive “foundational supports” at school or in childcare centres under a new system.

  • Natassia Chrysanthos
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Premier of Victoria Jacinta Allan and SA Premier Peter Malinauskas.

Albanese’s $3.5b GST sweetener clinches state support for NDIS deal

The agreement extends a costly federal pledge on the GST until at least 2031 to settle angry disputes with the premiers over cuts to state revenue.

  • David Crowe
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with NSW Premier Chris Minns and NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles after a national cabinet in Brisbane in August.

Premiers push for more hospital funding as elective surgery wait times rise

A potential funding fix on health at national cabinet on Wednesday comes amid open disputes on GST and the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

  • David Crowe and Natassia Chrysanthos
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Minns, Allan criticise feds over NDIS threat ahead of negotiations

Premiers Chris Minns and Jacinta Allan have sent a clear warning to their federal counterparts that NSW and Victoria will not be bullied at national cabinet this week.

  • Alexandra Smith, James Massola and Kieran Rooney
More than 500 children may have been exposed at the YMCA daycare.

What cutting NDIS-funded autism support will mean for families

Children with autism on the NDIS access on average 5.2 support services while those not on the scheme access just 2.7.

  • Amber Schultz
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Labor foes are in furious agreement, and that’s infuriating

Political parties camouflage their factional policy squabbles because as we all know, disunity is death. But disagreement can also lead to fresh thinking.

  • Sean Kelly

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