Katy Gallagher
Why a boom in public service jobs has economists worried
More than four out of five jobs filled in the past two years have been in public service, health and education.
- Millie Muroi
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Albanese reshuffles ministries ahead of election, promoting four women
The prime minister had an open spot in the government’s senior ranks after former Labor leader Bill Shorten announced his retirement.
- David Crowe
Everything you need to know about MYEFO in five charts
Here’s a guide to help you see through the sea of red unveiled by the treasurer.
- Millie Muroi
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Albanese’s small-target strategy has given rise to a dysfunctional parliament
A race to secure parliamentary assent for a range of measures before the holiday season is hardly new. But there were troubling aspects of this week’s events in Parliament House.
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Australians illegally charged billions of dollars in merchant fees by federal government
Millions of small fees amounting to billions of dollars have been charged for two decades, dating back to the Howard government era.
- Chris O'Keefe
After Lehrmann saga, Reynolds doubts watchdog will stop ‘weaponisation’
Independent MPs slammed parliament’s new standards agency, saying it was a toothless major party “stitch-up”, while Linda Reynolds called its creators “hypocritical”.
- Olivia Ireland
TV companies launch last-minute bid to block total gambling ad ban
Three senior Albanese ministers have argued a blanket ban on sports bet promotions would cripple revenue for free-to-air TV in difficult times.
- David Crowe, Paul Sakkal and Chris Barrett
Higgins ‘steadfast in truth’ after Reynolds alleges plan to damage her career
The former defence industry minister is suing Brittany Higgins for defamation over July 2023 social media posts.
- Angus Thompson
Third-largest budget surplus soon to turn into a sea of red ink
Lower spending has helped the budget show the third-largest surplus on record. But it is likely the nation’s finances will shift from the black into the red.
- Shane Wright
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Who really runs the country? The secret roles of Albanese’s ministers
Anthony Albanese’s ministers have portfolios – they also have other roles: confidantes, influencers, attack dogs. And some are more equal than others.
- James Massola
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