Nats undermine Littleproud on migration cuts in regions
The Nats split comes as Steven Miles broke ranks with Jim Chalmers, declaring Queensland’s high level of migration was a central reason not enough homes were available.
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Charities fear security neglect
Sensitive private data on millions of Australians who give to charities is increasingly vulnerable to cyber criminals but the Albanese government has failed to support the sector.
Howard’s pitch on religious freedom
John Howard says religious schools must be able to continue employing staff based on their beliefs and have the right to tell teachers to ‘get a job somewhere else’.
Marles’ diplomatic dash to Solomons
Richard Marles is racing to Solomon Islands for talks with the country’s new PM Jeremiah Manele as Australia seizes the opportunity for a relationship reset with Honiara.
Collins-class subs to get a whole LOTE love
Defence Minister Richard Marles says the government will extend the life of the navy’s ageing fleet of Collins-class submarines, in what he calls a ‘fundamentally important’ and ‘necessary’ step.
Political reality is a return to a minority nightmare
The increasingly likely outcome of the next election is that neither Anthony Albanese nor Peter Dutton can win it outright.
Fresh snag in Andrews-era corruption probe
IBAC admits marathon secret corruption probe into dealings between the Andrews government and firefighters’ union hit by new delays.
The signs of desperation in Albanese’s Newspoll argument
The PM needs to be careful. A good number or two in Newspoll doesn’t mean survival and there’s a danger in setting benchmarks which can come back to haunt as a miserable ghost.
‘Nation watching’: uni eviction call must be upheld
Australian Jewry Council boss Alex Ryvchin warns of ‘ramifications felt throughout the country’ if Melbourne university doesn’t stamp out ‘thuggery’, as disciplinary action begins against students refusing to dismantle their pro-Palestine encampment protest.
ACTU’s late call on right to disconnect
Bosses being disorganised would not be an acceptable excuse to contact workers after hours to perform unpaid work, under an ACTU push to strengthen the new right-to-disconnect laws.
Quantum leap into ‘a danger zone’
Australia’s national security could be at risk if the Albanese government invests only in Silicon Valley-based PsiQuantum and no other quantum computing technologies.
Handouts, tax cuts hold key to election
On the Newspoll numbers one could see why Labor might be eyeing an early federal poll. It may just be able to hold the line.
Newspoll: Budget falls flat with voters
A record low number of people have judged Jim Chalmers’ third budget as good for the economy, with a majority believing it will throw more fuel on the inflation fire.
Coalition to target Go8 students from overseas
The Coalition has revealed its focus for cutting migration as a leading economist questions why the Opposition doesn’t also look at curbing negative gearing and the Capital Gains Tax discount.
‘High risk’ to breathe life into old subs
Labor has been warned the $5bn plan to extend the life of the navy’s ageing fleet of Collins-class subs for another decade is a perilously high-risk.
$600bn bonanza in carbon storage
Australia stands to generate nearly $600bn by selling its spare carbon storage capacity to the world, with energy giant Chevron warning regulatory barriers risk deterring future gas investment.
$450m to keep PM flying in style
Taxpayers will fund the purchase of two new Boeing 737 jets to ferry around Anthony Albanese, the G-G and key ministers, after plans to lease the aircraft were axed.
Chalmers rejects employer pay bid
Jim Chalmers has called for a wage increase for low-paid workers, dismissing employer claims that budget measures should reduce the size of an imminent wage rise.
Labor MP dodges rebate questions over property portfolio
Andrew Charlton won’t say if he’ll be eligible for five of $300 energy rebates on his five properties, as he defended the decision not to means test the payments.
Treasurer’s concession on migration cuts
Jim Chalmers says cutting migration will only help Australia’s housing crisis ‘at the margins at best’, while declaring Peter Dutton’s steeper cuts will cost the economy billions.
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