PM’s plan to subsidise new jobs
Scott Morrison is considering wage incentives for businesses to take on extra workers.
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Defence ignored warnings on SAS
Commanders ignored warnings that redeploying elite soldiers to Afghanistan was impairing their decision-making abilities.
Passport holders extend their visas
More than 2500 Hong Kong passport holders have had their stay in Australia extended under the new visa options introduced following Beijing’s introduction of new security laws in the territory.
Foreign buyers’ security check fee hike
Foreign investors will pay more for commercial takeovers and agricultural land purchases to be screened.
Andrews asked to explain China deal
Victoria’s Premier will be asked to front a federal committee over his decision to sign on to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
Trump’s fate in lap of dodgy polls
An analysis of swing state polling finds Donald Trump could scrape back in if polls turn out to be as inaccurate as in 2016.
‘Journos’ linked to propaganda unit
Four Chinese ‘journalists’ raided by ASIO were part of a Communist Party propaganda operation in Australia.
French won’t fry us on emissions, subs
France’s ambassador to Australia says the EU will not demand dramatic new climate change pledges from Australia in return for a new trade deal.
ASIO bans Chinese ‘agents’ over interference
Six Chinese citizens believed to have engaged in espionage or foreign interference are either denied re-entry to Australia or leave.
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