PM has ‘tied himself in knots’ over census: Bragg
Anthony Albanese must ensure a question on gender identity, not only sexuality, is included in the next census, as MPs raise concern with the optics of the situation.
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Online gambling regulator not on the cards: Rishworth
Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth reveals the proposal to establish a regulator in conjunction with states and territories is not on the agenda, as Labor continues to resist calls to toughen its reforms to the wagering industry.
Flatlining cuts make target a tall order
Reaching 2030 emission reduction targets presents a ‘major challenge’ in the wake of fresh figures revealing the cuts to greenhouse gases have been ‘flatlining’ over recent years, experts say.
Pressure to add gender question in census
Anthony Albanese is being pressed to expand the next census to include questions on gender identity, not only sexuality, with Labor figures complaining of ‘a distraction the government doesn’t need’.
Hung parliament would power up pressure on gas
Teal MPs and the Greens are demanding an end to new gas projects, complicating Anthony Albanese’s backing of the resource should he find himself needing crossbench support to form minority government.
Federal plan lays out vision for the North
The controversial Middle Arm project is essential for job creation and Northern Australia’s development, according to a government report calling for a ‘new way forward’.
Banks and the blackout threat
Bank chiefs will be grilled over ambitious climate targets and lending restrictions on fossil fuels amid Coalition warnings that non-renewables energy investment and regional jobs are being undermined.
NDIA raises millions in debt against providers, participants
More than $65m in debts have been issued by the National Disability Insurance Agency in the last year, with one organisation owing $2m owed back to the taxpayer-funded scheme.
Self-funded retirees’ $40k extra bill for nursing home user-pays
Some self-funded retirees soon face an average $40k extra coming out of their own pocket.
Shorten to turn attention to NDIS eligibility in next tranche of reforms
Parliament has paved the way for Labor to embark on the biggest changes to the NDIS since the inception of the disability scheme more than a decade ago, with Bill Shorten turning his focus to eligibility.
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