MPs edgy over carbon ‘cap’
The new energy policy is fuelling anxiety among government MPs, who are likening it to a ‘cap and trade’ carbon scheme.
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‘No law is going to stop merger’
Outgoing construction union boss Joe McDonald has declared that ‘no law, nothing is going to stop us’.
Dutton vows to fight for shake-up
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton’s overhaul of Australian citizenship laws failed to pass parliament yesterday.
Greens, Labor sink crackdown
Peter Dutton’s overhaul of citizenship laws has suffered a major setback after it was blocked in the Senate.
Faith protections doomed if ‘Yes’
John Howard says broad protections for religious freedoms are unlikely to pass the Senate if the Yes vote wins.
Survey returns on the up again
The ABS has released its weekly update on the stats behind the postal vote — and there’s been another huge jump.
Labor challenges Billson ruling
Labor has questioned the decision to clear ex-Liberal minister Bruce Billson of any breach of ministerial guidelines.
Defence sex surgeries ‘justified’
Defence Minister Marise Payne has defended the more than $1 million taxpayer spend on treatment for ADF personnel.
$1m bill for soldier sex ops
The Australian Defence Force has charged taxpayers more than $1 million to pay for sex change surgeries.
Xenophon’s party under fire
Nick Xenophon’s party could be in trouble if the High Court finds the senator was inelgible to stand for parliament.
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