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Greg Brown is The Australian’s chief political reporter. He was previously Canberra bureau chief and before that spent five years covering federal politics for The Australian, where he built a reputation as a newsbreaker consistently setting the national agenda.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 3, 2025: Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers at a media engagement and press conference in Brisbane. Picture: NewsWire / John Gass

Chalmers eyes reform in next budget

Jim Chalmers has flagged major budget reforms to boost private investment while revealing spending cuts in next week’s MYEFO.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - November 28, 2025: Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen during the passing of the EPBC Bill in Parliament at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Labor’s future gas plan – with a major NT exemption

A major gas project worth billions could escape Labor’s reservation scheme to support domestic supply entirely with the Northern Territory government opposed to its inclusion.

Greg Brown and Matthew Cranston

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3 December 2025; An illustration depicting Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke in relation to the repatriation of ISIS brides to Australia, following meetings with officials who facilitated their return. Sources: Supplied and News Corp Australia. Artwork by Frank Ling. Ratio 4:3. For DIGITAL or PRINT.

Minister silent on record of ISIS brides meeting

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has failed to explain why he removed a note taker from a meeting with advocates for the return of ISIS brides to Australia.

Liam Mendes and Greg Brown

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3 December 2025; An illustration depicting Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke in relation to the repatriation of ISIS brides to Australia, following meetings with officials who facilitated their return. Sources: Supplied and News Corp Australia. Artwork by Frank Ling. Ratio 4:3. For DIGITAL or PRINT.

Revealed: Burke’s secret talks over returning ISIS brides

Tony Burke held private talks with Save the Children and asked a public servant to leave to allow for ‘frank’ discussions, leaked notes reveal | READ THE DOCUMENTS

Greg Brown and Liam Mendes

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - November 25, 2025: Minister for Industry and Innovation of Australia, Tim Ayres holds a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

AI boost for gas, but IR laws worry business

The Albanese government has opened the door to gas-powered AI infrastructure while workplace laws targeting tech giants hang in the balance.

Greg Brown and Ewin Hannan

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - November 25, 2025: Minister for Industry and Innovation of Australia, Tim Ayres holds a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Labor’s answer on AI: make it fit for business

The Albanese government has sided with business over unions in a major AI policy backflip that could reshape how Australia regulates artificial intelligence technology.

Greg Brown and Noah Yim

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - November 25, 2025: Minister for Industry and Innovation of Australia, Tim Ayres holds a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Businesses get guidance but not rules on AI

Labor will fall short of forcing businesses to declare when they use AI, instead issuing ‘guidance’ encouraging the use of visible labels on images and videos generated by the technology.

Greg Brown and Noah Yim

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - November 26, 2025: Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Environment ball in Greens’ court

The Climate Change Authority will warn Labor faces missing its 2030 emissions target unless renewable project approvals dramatically accelerate, as crucial environment laws hang in the balance.

Greg Brown and Jack Quail

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Australia faces the prospect of interest rate rises in the new year.

Economists tip rise in interest rates; Labor unlikely to strike green law deal tonight

UBS is forecasting a rise in interest rates in 2026 and 2027 on the back of surprisingly strong inflation figures, as Labor’s environmental approvals bill hangs in the balance.

Matthew Cranston, Greg Brown, Jack Quail and Bimini Plesser

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Labor is set to take a light-touch approach to regulating artificial intelligence.

Labor set to take light touch on AI rules

Anthony Albanese has received union backing to reject a standalone artificial intelligence act as Labor opts for light-touch regulation to attract international investment.

Greg Brown and Noah Yim

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