Rockliff will seek snap election if no confidence vote passes
A no confidence motion is gaining momentum which could force Jeremy Rockliff to resign – however the Tasmanian Premier has threatened a snap election should it pass parliament.
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Foreign student cap ‘won’t fix the problem’: Tehan
Opposition immigration and citizenship spokesperson Dan Tehan said Labor’s bill to cap foreign student numbers ‘was doing nothing about secondary visas’, as he defended the Coalition’s decision not to support it.
Opposition attempting again to undo Plibersek’s mine intervention
The opposition is optimistic it can use a senate bill to overturn Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s order against the Blayney gold mine in light of serious new doubts about the authenticity of the bee dreaming story on which she relied to block the billion dollar project.
Labor, Greens block Dutton’s attempt to move Coalition’s October 7 motion
The Albanese government has teamed with the Greens to head off Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s attempt to bring a vote on the Coalition’s version of a motion commemorating the October 7 terrorist attacks.
GDP figures result of global economic uncertainty: Chalmers
Jim Chalmers says sluggish GDP numbers reflect an economy buffeted by global uncertainty, price pressures and higher interest rates
Gaza dominates QT as Dutton accuses PM of misleading the House
As Anthony Albanese says Peter Dutton is sowing ‘fear and division’ over refugees, the Opposition Leader accuses the Prime Minister of deliberately misquoting ASIO chief Mike Burgess.
Dutton heads to Israel for official visit
Peter Dutton will meet with senior government officials and those impacted by the October 7 attacks during a three-day trip.
‘He’s up for it’: Burke takes on home affairs, immigration in expanded role
Anthony Albanese rejects suggestions Tony Burke will be overloaded in his new position, as Andrew Giles and Clare O’Neil are dumped from the immigration and home affairs portfolios in a significant cabinet reshuffle.
Inquiry calls for ban on carbon storage in Basin
A parliamentary committee has recommended a legislated ban on carbon capture and storage activities across the Great Artesian Basin.
Criticism of Israel can be anti-Semitic: Dreyfus
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says calling out Israel but not holding other countries to the same standard can be a form of anti-Semitism.
Labor faction to host Payman at Palestine forum
Anthony Albanese’s foundational faction will host Labor defector Fatima Payman as a special guest in a forum next week to promote the cause of Palestine despite her resignation.
Nation ‘must not go down road’ of faith-based parties: PM
Parties founded on religion would undermine social cohesion, according to Anthony Albanese, as he reminded rogue senator Fatima Payman that she owed her election to Labor pre-selection.
Climate task gets harder beyond 2030: Kennedy
The Treasury secretary says uncertainty surrounding climate policy has done significant damage to the decarbonisation effort, driving up transition costs.
Chinese Premier’s tour details revealed
Li Qiang will kick-off his Australian visit in Adelaide before bilateral talks in Canberra, Anthony Albanese announces.
PM deflects ICC support to Howard
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has deflected responsibility for Australia’s involvement in the ICC, saying the Howard government needs ‘explain those decisions at the time’.
‘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.
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.
Musk hits back: ‘Stop trying to control internet’
Elon Musk stepped up his war of words with the Prime Minister, flagging an urgent legal appeal against a court order to take the Wakeley stabbing video down from X.
‘Not a one-off’: PM hints further announcements
After unveiling the Future Made in Australia policy, Anthony Albanese says there will be further announcements in the lead-up to the budget.
Voters ‘wanted to send us a message’: Miles
Queensland Premier Steven Miles says his government would heed the message from voters after ‘very bad’ twin by-election results in Labor heartland.
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